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Over half of 18 to 30 year olds have never tested for STIs

Over half of 18 to 30 year olds have never tested for STIs. That’s according to a new survey from...

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17.54 12 Nov 2025


Over half of 18 to 30 year olds have never tested for STIs


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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.


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