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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Sexual HealthJuly 10 2026

Summary: The chances of getting an STI from a human bite are very low. There are some infections that can be passed on through biting, but these requ...

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Sexual HealthJuly 3 2026

Summary: Herpes remains in the nervous system after infection and can reactivate later Outbreaks can be triggered by stress, other illnesses, sun exp...

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Sexual HealthJune 26 2026

Summary: Most HPV infections clear on their own without treatment Vaccination remains the best way to prevent any kind of HPV infection Men, people w...

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Sexual HealthJune 19 2026

Summary: Green discharge from the genitals is usually a sign of an infection and shouldn’t be ignored. It tends to be caused by bacterial infectio...

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Sexual HealthJune 19 2026

Summary: Don’t let stigma stop you from getting tested Be open with your healthcare professional about your concerns You can get tested even without ...

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Sexual HealthJune 12 2026

Summary: A study presented results that showed that the drug bepirovirsen helped to functionally cure one in five people living with chronic Hepatiti...

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Sexual HealthJune 12 2026

Summary: COVID may be associated with a higher risk of HPV-related cancers The findings are important, but they don’t prove COVID directly causes the...

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Sexual HealthJune 5 2026

Summary: HPV is too common for testing to be medically useful in most cases Most people will get HPV at some point in their lives A normal STI test r...

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Sexual HealthJune 5 2026

Summary: While HPV doesn’t directly affect your fertility, research is ongoing Most HPV infections are completely harmless Prevention matters: vaccin...