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It’s a big conversation to tackle, but there’s support available. By Ella Walker.

The ‘Well Hung Lover’ appeared on the side of a sexual health clinic in 2006

Globally, the rates of common sexually transmissible infections (STIs) are increasing among people aged over 50. In some cases, rates are rising faster than among younger people.

People with genital or pelvic symptoms may feel a sense of false reassurance with a negative result, sexual health expert warns

"I know it's not the most glamorous conversation but with Schoolies on the horizon, it's the perfect time to.”

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.