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Dr Ann Coxon was named by victims in a BBC investigation as carrying out ‘intrusive’ medical tests

Young adults in London are more likely to have an STI than other regions

Women who accuse Mohamed Al Fayed of sexual assault say their examination results were shared with company

‘I felt scared and sick,’ says Natacha, who alleged she was abused by the former Harrods chairman

September still holds that back-to-school feeling for many of us, no matter how long ago we left the classroom. For many young people looking forward to freshers’ week or returning to their studies, though, the continuing rise in sexually-transmitted infections (STIs) might be good reason to revise guidance on safer…

As of this month, getting tested for the most common sexually transmitted infections (STIs) in France no longer requires a prescription – and if you're under 26, it's entirely free. The changes come amid a worrying rise in gonorrhoea, syphilis and other diseases passed on through sex.

Talking to teens about sex can be embarrassing for both parties

AN expert has warned that Scotland may struggle to cope with an increase in demand for sexual health services if the mpox outbreak spreads to the UK.

Analysis shows diagnostic rate of STI has jumped 133% in ten-year period

Rise in super-strength cases in England reaches highest level since records began, UKHSA says

Rates of Syphilis increased by almost 10 per cent in 2023 compared to 2022