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Chlamydia
A man on the phone at home, sitting on a sofa with his laptop
Sexual HealthNovember 13 2026

Summary: Pain when you ejaculate can be caused by an STI, but it is not the only cause. An STI can inflame the urethra, the tube semen passes through...

A couple sitting close together on a sofa at home
Sexual HealthNovember 10 2026

Summary: No, you will not definitely have it, but you could, and most people with Chlamydia have no symptoms to tell them either way. If you first ha...

A doctor talking with a male patient about STI testing at a clinic
Sexual HealthNovember 6 2026

Summary: Yes, two or more STIs can be present at the same time, and having one does not use up your “share” of bad luck. STIs often cause...

A smiling doctor talking with a male patient about Chlamydia testing at a private clinic
Sexual HealthOctober 23 2026

Summary: A Chlamydia test can stay positive for a week or two after treatment starts, and sometimes longer, even when the treatment has worked. The t...

A couple laughing together on a sofa at home, with no visible signs of Chlamydia
Sexual HealthOctober 14 2026

Summary: Chlamydia diagnoses in England fell by around a tenth in 2025. It is still the most commonly diagnosed STI, making up nearly half of all new...

A woman looking at her reflection in a round bathroom mirror, wondering what Chlamydia looks like
Sexual HealthOctober 9 2026

Summary: Most of the time, Chlamydia looks like nothing at all. It usually causes no symptoms, so you can have it and pass it on without noticing any...