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The majority of sexually transmitted infections (STIs) are spread through bodily fluids such as sperm (including pre-cum), vaginal fluids, anal mucus, or blood.

The most common way for STIs to spread is through sex without using a condom. This could be vaginal sex (when a penis enters a vagina) or anal sex (when a penis enters a vagina) (when a penis enters the bottom).

Sexually transmitted infections (STIs) can be transmitted by oral sex. When compared to vaginal or anal intercourse, the risk of contracting an STI from oral sex is usually substantially lower.

STIs can also be spread via sharing sex equipment, and some can even be spread by skin-to-skin contact.

Blood-borne diseases like HIV and hepatitis can be spread in a variety of ways, the most common of which is by sharing drug-injecting equipment.

During pregnancy, many STIs can be passed on to the baby.

This is why, before trying for a baby, it's a good idea to check your sexual health.

Regular STI testing is one of the best things you can do to protect your health and the health of your partner if you're sexually active.

Many people who have an STI don't show any symptoms, so it's possible to get infected without realising it.

Because some STIs can cause major health concerns if left untreated, it's always advisable to begin treatment as soon as possible if you test positive.

When you have a new sexual partner, we recommend that you be tested. If you're planning to stop using condoms with a regular partner, it's a good idea to get both of you tested for STIs first.

Even if you don't think you're at risk, getting tested for STIs like chlamydia, gonorrhoea, and HIV at least once a year is a good idea.

It may take some time after you initially have an STI for a test to identify it. This is referred to as the "window period."

Even if there's a chance you've been exposed to an STI, a test during the window period may be worthwhile. If you test positive, you'll be able to start treatment right away.

If you test negative, though, it's usually a good idea to test again at the conclusion of the window period.

The following are the recommended window periods:

2 weeks after the last exposure to chlamydia

2 weeks after the last exposure to gonorrhoea

HIV Test: 8 weeks after the previous encounter (but tests performed after 4 weeks are 9 out of 10 times reliable).

3 months after the last exposure to syphilis

3 months after the last exposure to hepatitis B

3 months after the last exposure to hepatitis C

2 weeks after the last contact with Mycoplasma genitalium

4 weeks after the last exposure to trichomonosis

Anyone can catch STIs and pass them on, so getting tested after having sex with a new partner whose sexual history you don't know is a smart idea.

Because sex workers are more likely to be exposed to STIs, including diseases like hepatitis B, we recommend our Mega Package STI test kit.

To keep your partner safe, avoid having sex with them or use condoms until you know if you have any STIs.

Keep in mind that if you have a STI for the first time, it may not show up on a test for several weeks or months.

This is referred to as the "window period."

So, even if you obtain a negative test result, you can't be sure you don't have a specific STI until the window of time has passed and you've gotten a negative test result.

In the meantime, get checked out at a sexual health clinic as soon as possible if you acquire any symptoms.

When someone licks, sucks, or kisses a partner's genitals or anus, this is known as “oral” (in the mouth) sex. It is possible to contract and spread STIs with oral sex. However, the risk is usually smaller than it is with vaginal or anal sex without the use of a condom.

If you've had oral intercourse with someone, you can have a throat swab to check for chlamydia and gonorrhea.