New Year Resolutions: take control of your sexual health

Published December 28 2018 inSexual Health
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One quarter of New Year Resolutions are health orientated, with many people wanting to either lose weight or take a more active approach towards their health. In light of this, you should take into account your sexual health.

Often ignored, or brushed under the rug to avoid embarrassment, many individuals disregard signs that they need an STI test in hope that the symptoms simply vanish.

Sexually transmitted infections affects anyone who has sex. Especially if you have sex without using barrier protection. Unfortunately, there seems to be a misconception that STIs are not common or that ‘it won’t happen to me’.

Here are some reasons you should get tested today:

  • Many sexually transmitted infections show no symptoms
  • STIs can be transferred through skin-to-skin contact alone
  • The earlier you receive treatment for an STI, the less damage will be done to your system
  • There is no way to know you have been infected without getting tested

This New Year make it your number one priority to get tested for a wide range of sexually transmitted infections.

Practice Safe Sex and Happy New Year from the team at Better2Know.

ABOUT THE AUTHOR

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.