STI testing is popular in October

Published November 4 2013 inSexual Health
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October is one of the most popular months of the year for getting an STI test at Better2Know followed by August, November and January.  Explanations vary but remember that you need to wait between 10 and 28 days to get tested, so people are coming back after their summer holiday or Christmas party and getting tested then.

 

In October, the most popular cities were:

  1. London
  2. Edinburgh
  3. Manchester
  4. Belfast
  5. Cardiff
  6. Newcastle
  7. Birmingham
  8. Sheffield
  9. Leeds
  10. Cambridge

Although collecting your own sample at home is the most popular of them all!

The most popular tests are Chlamydia and Gonorrhoea, HIV and then Herpes.  We think Herpes is popular as Better2Know can test you whether or not you have symptoms, whereas public health services usually say you have to have symptoms as Herpes Simplex Type 1 (Cold sores) is so common.

We have more statistics on Sexual Health, and please email media@better2know.co.uk if you are interested in publishing our data.

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.