About half of people disclosed, or believed they should disclose, an STI to a partner before having sex, a recent review from the Journal of Sex Research found.
Telling someone you have a sexually transmitted infection can feel awkward and embarrassing, so many people just don't.
While it might feel hard to share, Ms Mourikis says STIs are common, and removing the shame starts with realising "we all have an STI status".While we may not always have time for a relaxed wind-down with our sexual partner or partners post-sex, "aftercare" can be as simple as asking someone how they are feeling.One in six Australians will get an STI in their lifetime, says Family Planning Australia acting medical director Evonne Ong.
She says STIs are usually treatable and manageable, but left undiagnosed and untreated, they can lead to long-term health issues such as chronic pelvic pain and reduced fertility.Many people worry having an STI means the end of their sex life, says Ms Mourikis, "but that is far from the truth". Ms Mourikis says if you don't currently have an STI, you can still start a conversation about safer sex by sharing when you were last tested, for example.Disclosing STIs gives people choice, and allows all parties to talk about how it can be navigated, Ms Mourikis says. Such as discussing using safety supplies like condoms and gloves.
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