I was in medieval England and instead of the Black Death everyone kept getting Gonorrhea so in the history books they called it “London’s Cheeks: The Clappening”.
Edit for all the people telling me “uhhh tuberculosis still exists”: I know! :) In fact, all of these sicknesses still exist. In the modern world we live in, however, most of these are only prevalent in developing countries, and certainly not to the extent they once were.
It's always better to know for sure than than to live in the dark, because you can't treat an infection you don't know you have, after all.
Many STIs are asymptomatic when you first catch them, so it's important to check even if you don't have any symptoms.
There are many options available for getting tested, from visiting your local sexual health clinic or your doctor, to ordering (usually free) test kits online which come in discreet packaging. There's no reason not to! :)
Reblog to spread this reminder, because it's vitally important to get tested once a year.
Oral, anal, and vaginal sex as well as unprotected sex are common ways that chlamydia is spread during sexual contact with an infected person. It is imperative to practice safe sex by regularly using condoms and getting tested for sexually transmitted infections in order to reduce the risk of chlamydia transmission. It is crucial to get tested if you engage in sexual activity with a new partner or are at risk of spreading the infection because chlamydia frequently exhibits minimal or nonexistent symptoms. Preventing the transmission of Chlamydia and preserving your sexual health require early detection and timely treatment. For anyone who participates in sexual activity, getting tested for sexually transmitted infections on a regular basis is a responsible practice that promotes both individual and partner wellbeing.