Expert Medical Guides
Reliable, physician-reviewed information on sexual health conditions, symptoms, and testing. Empower yourself with knowledge from Harley Street specialists.
Symptom Guides
STD-Related Vaginal Odour Changes
Changes in vaginal smell can signal infections like chlamydia, trichomoniasis or BV. Learn which STIs cause odour changes and when to seek testing.
How STDs Affect Your Vaginal Discharge
Different STIs cause different discharge changes. Learn what yellow, green or unusual discharge may indicate and which infections to test for.
Condition Spotlights
Chlamydia Symptoms in Men: What to Look For
Around 50% of men with chlamydia have no symptoms. When signs appear, they include discharge, burning urination and testicular pain. When to test.
Oral Chlamydia: Can You Get Chlamydia in Your Mouth?
Chlamydia can infect the throat through oral sex. Symptoms include sore throat and redness, but many cases are silent. Learn how it spreads and how to test.
How Long Until Chlamydia Is Detected?
Chlamydia can be detected from 2 weeks after exposure with a urine or swab test. Learn about testing windows, accuracy and how soon you can get results.
HIV Symptoms: How Do You Know If You Have HIV?
How do you know if you have HIV? Learn about early symptoms, the window period, and when to get tested at our private Harley Street clinic.
What Is Usually the First Sign of HIV?
The first signs of HIV often appear 2-4 weeks after exposure and resemble flu. Learn what to look for, when symptoms appear and how early testing works.
Syphilis in Women: Signs and Symptoms
How syphilis presents in women at each stage, from painless sores to rashes. Many cases are silent. Learn the warning signs and when to get tested.
Syphilis Testing and Treatment
How syphilis is diagnosed and treated in women. Blood test options, antibiotic treatment by stage, and what to expect during pregnancy. Private testing.
Herpes Simplex: Myths vs Facts
Common misconceptions about herpes simplex virus debunked. HSV-1 vs HSV-2 differences, transmission facts, and what a positive diagnosis means.
Gonorrhoea Symptoms in Men and Women
Gonorrhoea symptoms vary between men and women and may be absent entirely. Learn the signs, how it spreads, testing options and antibiotic treatment.
Gonorrhoea: Causes and Risk Factors
Understanding gonorrhoea causes and risk factors. Learn who is most at risk and when to get tested at our private Harley Street clinic.
Testing Advice
Can Routine Blood Tests Detect STDs?
Standard blood tests do not screen for most STIs. Only specific tests detect infections like HIV, syphilis and hepatitis. What you need to request instead.
Early HIV Test Accuracy: A Comprehensive Guide
A guide to HIV test types including rapid, antibody and NAT testing. When to test, how often, and what your results mean. Early detection from 10 days.
Same-Day STD Tests: What to Expect
What happens during a same-day STI test at a private London clinic. Preparation tips, what samples are needed, and how quickly you can get your results.
General Information
STDs: Surprising Ways to Catch Them Without Sex
STDs can spread through kissing, skin contact, shared items and from mother to child. Learn which infections transmit non-sexually and when to get tested.
Asymptomatic STDs: Can You Have an STI Without Symptoms?
Many STIs, including chlamydia, gonorrhoea and HIV, can be carried without symptoms for months or years. Learn which ones and why regular testing matters.
How to Prevent STIs: Myths vs Facts
Common myths about sexually transmitted infections, from transmission to symptoms. Separating fact from fiction to help you stay informed and safe.