Too embarrassed to ask about STDs? Read on for some answers


It’s a good idea to get tested for STIs if you have suspicious symptoms, recently changed partners, are unsure of your current STI status, or are entering a new relationship. — AFP

Browse the internet for 15 minutes and you’ll find a multitude of misconceptions about sex, safe sex practices and sexually-transmitted infections (STIs).

We know that these problems can be quite embarrassing to ask about, especially among friends and family.

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