However, the STI check is not one-size-fits-all, nor does a “full STI check” actually test for all possible STIs. So, which STIs are relevant to your own personal STI check?

If you're a woman or gay man, the guidelines for STD testing are clear cut—but they don't exist if you're a straight man. We asked a doctor to explain why.

What happens during a sexual health check-up?“You need to have an STI check whenever you have a new partner, especially if you’re not using condoms, or think you were exposed to an STI ...

If they won’t go for an STI check, don’t have sex with them Ellen Scott Published August 3, 2017 4:30pm Updated December 12, 2019 12:22pm Comments ...

When symptoms do appear, they’re often vague or easily confused with other STIs, making diagnosis difficult. Adding to the ...

The data did not look at sexuality. However, it’s known that gay and bisexual men are disproportionately likely to report having an STI. According to the Fairhealth data, the infections showing ...

Large increases in diagnoses of sexually transmitted infections (STIs) were seen among gay and bisexual men last year, according to figures published today.

NEW YORK (Reuters Health) – Gay and bisexual men who use smartphone apps to meet other men for sex are at an increased risk of some sexually transmitted infections, suggests a new study.

New STI impacts 1 in 3 women: Landmark study reveals men are the missing link Date: March 10, 2025 Source: Monash University Summary: A landmark study reveals that bacterial vaginosis (BV), a ...

Only about half of gay or bisexual men received recommended sexually transmitted infection testing at their initial visit to a private, outpatient facility, researchers reported.

CDC proposes antibiotic as morning-after STI treatment for gay, bisexual men and transgender women by Nathaniel Weixel - 10/02/23 3:29 PM ET E. Arum and N. Jacobs, CDC via AP ...