Over the last decade sexually transmitted diseases (STD) have become more and more widespread, with figures as high as 5.2% of women between the ages of 20 and 24 already having contracted Chlamydia.

The figures are even higher for women under the age of 18, as 8.1% of women under 18 have contracted Chlamydia according to figures from GP clinics.

Some STD infections have risen by more than 100% in the last ten years, yet many people, especially those aged between 18 and 30, are still afraid to be tested for sexually transmitted diseases.

Two of the reasons that people are afraid to go for sexually transmitted infection (STI) testing are:

Embarrassment

Many people fear they will be judged by the doctors performing the tests and by others at the STI clinic. Getting testing for STDs isn't something to be embarrassed about; it's something that responsible people do.

Fear of being found positive

One of the main reasons people fear getting tested for any form of STI is that they could be found positive. To find that you have contracted an STD is something that nobody wants to have to experience, but it's much better to know about it and get treated for it than it is to pass on an STI without realising it or suffer later.

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