Get Tested Regularly
Sure, good idea, but when, where and how often? STI symptoms are a good indicator that you need to get tested, but not all STIs have obvious symptoms so a regular STI checkup is a good idea.
View hereSTI Info
STIs or STDs are infections that are transmitted through close bodily contact or the exchange of body fluids such as semen (cum) blood, mucus or saliva. Sexual contact includes fucking, sucking, touching, fingering or kissing/licking an arse or dick. Below you will find information on STI symptoms so you can recognise them early and get tested.
Chlamydia
Symptoms may appear between 7 and 21 days after infection, but can be mild or in some cases absent. Symptoms can include a discharge from the penis, pain when urinating or pain during sex. If not treated Chlamydia may decrease fertility.
View hereGonorrhoea (the clap)
If symptoms are present they will usually develop within 2 to 10 days. Many people who have gonorrhoea will show no symptoms, particularly if they have it in the throat or arse. If the infection is in the arse, the symptoms may include a discharge or pain during bowel movements. If it is in the dick, there may be a clear or yellowish discharge from the dick and stinging or pain when pissing.
View hereGut Infections
Symptoms can include diarrhoea, stomach cramps, farting, nausea and fever. These can show up within several hours of exposure.
View hereHepatitis A, B & C
There are 3 different kinds of Hepatitis each have different symptoms and different treatments, click through to find out about each one
View hereHerpes (HSV)
Symptoms may not always be present, but can include, Itching or tingling feeling around the infected area, an outbreak of painful blisters or sores which later form scabs, flu-like symptoms may be present
View hereHIV
HIV is the Human Immunodeficiency Virus that causes failure of part of the immune system. The immune system is important because it defends the body from infection and disease. HIV infects and destroys key cells in the body. It particularly targets a cell called CD4 (also known as a T4 cell, or T-helper cell). CD4 cells are an essential component of the immune system which it is important in protecting the body against infection and disease.
View hereHPV (Warts)
Symptoms include small bumpy warts around the dick, balls, and arse, or discomfort when going to the toilet if the inside of the arse is infected, but they can also be painless. There may be no symptoms at all. If symptoms are present they will generally appear 2-3 months after being infected, but can take much longer. Outbreaks of warts can then appear periodically.
View hereLGV
Not everyone with LGV has symptoms, if you do have symptoms they usually evolve in three stages, and it is very important to catch it early.
View hereMolloscum Contagiosum
Pimple like bumps on the body which usually present with 2-7 weeks after contact with someone who has the virus.
View herePubic Lice (crabs)
The most common symptom of pubic lice is itching in the pubic hair. Close inspection should reveal tiny lice clinging to the hair. There may also be nits (eggs) attached to the hair shaft. Crabs can also be found in beards, armpits, on chest hair and on the eyelashes. They usually show up from 3 days to several weeks.
View hereScabies
Symptoms are usually noticed within four weeks. The most common symptom is intense itching which is caused when the mites burrow under the skin. The burrowing causes fine red marks on the skin. The mites like warm areas of skin, such as the groin or armpits. They are also found in the spaces between the fingers and toes. Itching is usually worse while warm, like when in bed.
View hereSyphilis
Syphilis is a bacterial infection that infects the dick, throat or arse and then spreads to different parts of the body through the bloodstream. If left untreated syphilis can casue damage to the nerves, bones, skin, eyes and brain.
View hereThrush
Thrush can appear in the mouth, or on your dick and sometimes in your arse. It is not an STI but it is something related to sex. Symptoms include redness, rash or itching on the part of the body infected. Thrush is more likely to occur if you are HIV positive.
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