Nothing romantic about STIs: HSE

CHAMPAGNE and candlelight are all very well but condoms are the way to a lover’s heart.

As singles and couples alike prepare to make the most of the ambience of Valentine’s Day, health chiefs are warning that the three little words that matter most after the event could be “sexually transmitted infection (STI)”.

The Health Service Executive (HSE) issued a reminder of research it published late last year which showed that when it comes to sex, many Irish people think too much about romance while leaving the health implications to chance.