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Mike Asher

Mike has been delivering world class Sexually Transmitted Infections testing services to Better2Know patients around the world for over ten years. He has written extensively on the subject, including numerous blogs for Better2Know which are designed to demystify the complex intricacies of sexual health testing. Mike wants to help his readers understand the risks they take in their daily sexual lives and provide the information they need when choosing an STI or STD test in a clear, concise and understandable way. Mike is particularly interested in writing about viral STIs like HIV and Hepatitis, as these infections can have a devastating impact on people's lives if they are not diagnosed quickly. Only through being well informed can you best care for your health, and Mike is passionate about sharing his knowledge and experience to help you and all his readers lead a happier, healthier life.
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A smiling doctor talking with a male patient about Chlamydia testing at a private clinic
Sexual HealthOctober 23 2026

How long will I test positive for Chlamydia after treatment?

Summary: A Chlamydia test can stay positive for a week or two after treatment starts, and sometimes longer, even when the treatment has worked. The t...

By Mike Asher
A couple laughing together on a sofa at home, with no visible signs of Chlamydia
Sexual HealthOctober 14 2026

Chlamydia diagnoses fell across England in 2025. What does i...

Summary: Chlamydia diagnoses in England fell by around a tenth in 2025. It is still the most commonly diagnosed STI, making up nearly half of all new...

By Mike Asher
A woman looking at her reflection in a round bathroom mirror, wondering what Chlamydia looks like
Sexual HealthOctober 9 2026

What does Chlamydia look like? Signs you can see and signs y...

Summary: Most of the time, Chlamydia looks like nothing at all. It usually causes no symptoms, so you can have it and pass it on without noticing any...

By Mike Asher
A woman checking her phone and noting a date in her diary to work out when she can take a Chlamydia test
Sexual HealthOctober 2 2026

When can you test for Chlamydia? Timing your test for an acc...

Summary: Chlamydia can be accurately tested from 14 days after unprotected sex. This is the window period for all Better2Know Chlamydia tests, and a ...

By Mike Asher
late night bedroom with bedside table and clock
Sexual HealthSeptember 25 2026

My condom broke. What should I do now? First steps and when ...

Summary: A broken or slipped condom is unprotected sex, so act first on the two things that have a time limit: emergency contraception within 3 to 5 ...

By Mike Asher
couple touching hands
Sexual HealthSeptember 18 2026

Should we get tested before having sex? How to talk to a new...

Summary: Yes. BASHH’s 2023 testing guidance advises an STI test at the start of a relationship, then yearly and after any change of partner. The Full...

By Mike Asher