Staying STI-safe at Christmas
CHRISTMAS is coming — but partying, chem-sex, alcohol abuse, and a lack of awareness about sexually transmitted infections are just some reasons why people could end up with an unwanted festive gift.
According to statistics published earlier this year, in the 12-month period from 2015 to 2016, the incidence of syphilis rose by 20% and gonorrhoea by more than 50%. Chlamydia, one of the most common STIs, increased by 1.6% and LGV or Lymphogranuloma venereum by a massive 140%. Around 70% of all STIs notified in 2016 were among people aged under 30.
