Report on “Alcohol and Sex: A Cocktail for poor Sexual Health”

Published March 2 2012 inSexual Health
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A recent report on Sexual Health highlights the growing issue of young people in the UK drinking the most and having the highest rate of STI infections.

The report published by the Royal College of Physicians has found that young people aged 16 to 24 drink the most alcohol, as well as have the highest rates of gonnorhoea, genital warts (HPV which can lead to Cervical Cancer) and chlamydia.

The report has found links between starting to drink at an early age and becoming sexually active at an early age which is a marker for increased likelihood of STIs.

In order to help prevent the spread of STIs, practice safe sex and make having a regular STD test as part of your health care.

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.