After years of lockdowns and restrictions, life is beginning to feel a bit more normal. As we all go back to some sense of pre-pandemic life, one area that doctors are currently warning about is a rise in sexually transmitted infections.  

After months of separation, it is only natural that people are drawn back to each other. However, this is also leading to a rise in unprotected sex. Research has shown that there is a growing trend of gonorrhoea, syphilis and chlamydia in Northern Ireland over the recent few years, particularly in comparison to pre-COVID-19 levels. 

How can you protect yourself?

When it comes to protecting yourself and your partner, practicing safe sex is essential. Using a condom not only helps to reduce the risk of pregnancy, but with new and casual partners, it helps to lessen the risk of infection. 

Getting into the habit of wearing a condom every time you have intercourse will help to prevent the spread of STIs. However, you should also make sure that you are regularly going for STI testing in Northern Ireland. Knowing your current status is essential to preventing further infection and ensuring you can get the treatment you need. 

Looking for STI Testing in Northern Ireland?

If you are looking for a discreet, safe and straightforward way to test for sexually transmitted diseases, then our team at JACE is here to help you. Our home test kits allow you to test yourself in the comfort of your own home before mailing your kit back to our team of professional doctors, who will give you your results within seven days. 

Our mission is to remove the stigma around STI testing in Northern Ireland and reduce infections in the process. So book your test today or get in touch with our team to find out more!