How Much Do You Know About STIs?
14th January sees the launch of a new initiative, STIQ Day, that aims to promote awareness of the serious issue of sexually transmitted infections (STIs) and encourages people to get tested and, if needed, treated for STIs.
14th January was chosen as STIQ Day because many common STIs such as Chlamydia can take two weeks to be detectable.
This makes 14th January the perfect prompt to get a test for anyone whose festive season included unprotected sex, also it is one month before Valentine’s Day.
With thoughts turning to love on 14th February, anyone hoping to enjoy the celebrations to the full should do so knowing that they are infection free and will not be putting someone else’s sexual health in danger.
The reason for founding STIQ Day is that instances of infection are increasing at an alarming rate, regardless of age, race, gender or sexual orientation.
STIs are at record levels in the UK with statistics showing instances of infection are set to continue to grow. Recent reports have suggested that a new case of Chlamydia, which is a possible cause of infertility if left untreated, is diagnosed in the UK every 5 minutes.
STIQ Day is supported by The STI Clinic, The Terrence Higgins Trust, Mates Condoms and Freedom Health. People can find out more about STIs, including facts about infections, treatment and ways of being tested at the STIQ website stiq.co.uk. Promot
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