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What percentage of HIV patients are straight? Understanding HIV among heterosexual people
Sexual HealthAugust 28 2026

Summary: In the UK, heterosexual individuals make up roughly 49% of new HIV diagnoses, with the range sitting at approximately 45% to 55% depending o...

Can Gonorrhoea turn into HIV?
Sexual HealthMay 22 2026

Summary: It’s not possible for a Gonorrhoea infection to turn into HIV However, having Gonorrhoea can make getting HIV more likely The median age for...

The first few days: how it feels to be diagnosed with HIV
Sexual HealthApril 2 2026

The days leading up to an HIV test—and especially the moments after receiving a result—can feel emotionally overwhelming. Many people describe a sense...

Can exercise improve symptoms of HIV?
Sexual HealthApril 2 2026

Living with HIV today is very different from what it once was. Modern antiretroviral therapy (ART) allows people with HIV to lead long, healthy lives ...

What does HIV do to the body?
Sexual HealthMarch 27 2026

Human Immunodeficiency Virus (HIV) affects your body’s immune system, targeting immune cells that protect you from infections. So, you may wonder what...

Would a normal blood test show HIV?
Sexual HealthMarch 27 2026

Many people believe that a routine blood test carried out during a general health check would automatically detect HIV. However, this isn’t the case. ...