Over half of 18 to 30 year olds have never tested for STIs
The Hard Shoulder · Newstalk
November 12, 20253m 46s
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Show Notes
Over half of 18 to 30 year olds have never tested for STIs. That’s according to a new survey from the HSE.
It shows that 7 in 10 find testing stressful, because of the possible implications of having an infection, and are also nervous of the home kits not being discreet.
Dr. Derek Freedman is a Specialist Consultant in Sexual Health and Sexually Transmitted Diseases. He joins Ciara Doherty to discuss.