Better2Know
Patient LoginYour Results
Country
Language
English
Cancel
  1. Home
  2. Blog
  3. Authors
  4. Mike Asher

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.
linkedin
Sunset in the mountains
Sexual HealthOctober 2 2026

When can you test for Chlamydia? Window period and the right...

Summary: A Chlamydia test is reliable from 14 days after the sex you’re worried about. That’s Better2Know’s figure, and UK guidance from BASHH advise...

By Mike Asher
Sunset in the mountains
UncategorisedSeptember 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
Sunset in the mountains
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
Sunset in the mountains
Sexual HealthSeptember 11 2026

Freshers’ week and STIs: what students need to know before t...

Summary: In 2025, people aged 15 to 24 accounted for 119,033 of the 334,151 new STI diagnoses in England, according to UKHSA’s report of 2 June 2026....

By Mike Asher
Sunset in the mountains
Sexual HealthSeptember 4 2026

Which STI test do I need? How to choose the right test after...

Summary: With a new partner and no symptoms, most people need one screen, the Better2Know Peace of Mind at 14 days which includes Chlamydia, Gonorrho...

By Mike Asher
Sunset in the mountains
Sexual HealthAugust 28 2026

What percentage of HIV patients are straight? Understanding ...

Summary: In the UK, heterosexual individuals make up roughly 49% of new HIV diagnoses, with the range sitting at approximately 45% to 55% depending o...

By Mike Asher