Positive STI Test Result? How To Tell Your Partner

Published February 26 2021 inSexual Health
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If you test positive for a sexually transmitted infection, you should inform both your current and recent sexual partners. This is the safe and responsible thing to do to protect their health and fertility.

Better2Know is the UK’s largest provider of private sexual health testing services. We offer a wide range of STI tests and screens throughout the UK, detecting over a dozen harmful infections including HIVChlamydiaGonorrhoeaSyphilisHerpes and many more.

When you get tested with Better2Know, we can let your partner(s) know about a positive result on your behalf. All we ask you to do is enter a name and contact information for each person into our confidential notification system.

It is entirely your choice if you would like the message to come from yourself or to remain anonymous. We will let them know that they need to be tested without compromising your confidentiality.

Our sexual health services are 100% confidential

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At Better2Know, patient details are handled in the strictest confidence. You can choose to remain completely anonymous and you do not need to provide your real name or age in order to get tested. Your details will not be shared with any doctors or third-parties without your consent, unless we are required to do so by law.

Our highly trained sexual health advisors provide guidance and support throughout your patient journey. You can send them a discreet message using the live chat facility on our website. This allows you to maintain your anonymity and express your sexual health concerns without having to call us directly.

To take care of your own health and that of any recent or future sexual partners, get an STI test with Better2Know today and let your partners know if they need to do the same. Remember, when it comes to sexual health, it is always Better2Know.

How to contact Better2Know

To arrange a confidential appointment near you, contact Better2Know’s expert advisors now using the number at the top of the page. Our dedicated team are on hand 24 hours a day, 7 days a week to take your calls and process your booking.

Alternatively, you can make an appointment online by selecting Book Now.

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.