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STIs - What's True, What's Not?

• You can’t catch an STI if the man pulls out before he’s ejaculated / cum. Myth!

• Viruses and bacteria pass through microscopic holes in condom latex – so there’s no point wearing condoms. Myth!

• Being on the pill will stop me picking up an STI. Myth!

• I don’t have to be concerned about HIV because I’m not gay. Myth!

• I don’t have to worry about catching a STI from my partner – we’ve been together for a few months. Myth!

• I had a STI but it’s been treated so I can’t catch another one. MYTH!

• People will find out if I go to the GUM clinic. Myth!

• The only people who catch STI are those who sleep around a lot. Myth!

• There are less people with STIs now than there use to be. Myth!

• You can only have one STI at a time. Myth!

Read the rest of FrankandHonest.com’s info pages on STI for the TRUTH!

Links and contact details

Name: NHS Direct Wales
Web: NHS Direct Wales – Health Encyclopedia
Email:
Tel: 0845 46 47
Info: NHS Direct Wales is a health advice and information service available 24 hours a day, every day that was set up by the Welsh Assembly Government.

GUM Clinics in South East Wales

ABERDARE
Aberdare General Hospital
Aberdare, CF44 0RF
Tel: 01443 443597
Opening Times: Tue & Thu, 9.30am – 12.30pm

CARDIFF
Cardiff Royal Infirmary
Newport Road, Cardiff, CF24 0SZ
Tel: 029 2033 5207 / 8
Opening times: Mon, Tues, Thurs 8.40 a.m – 5.00 p.m; Wednesday – Closed; Friday Afternoon – Closed (Closed for lunch 12.15 – 1.15 p.m.)

NEWPORT
Royal Gwent Hospital
Cardiff Road, Newport, NP2 2UB
Tel: 01633 234555
Opening times: Mon – Fri, 9.00am – 12.30pm; 1.30pm – 4.30pm

PONTYPOOL
Panteg County Hospital
Coed-Y-Cric Road, Griffiths Town, Pontypool, NP4 5YA
Tel: 01633 234555
Opening times: Mon, 5.00pm – 7.30pm

PONTYPRIDD
Students Health Centre
Dewi Sant Hospital
University of Glamorgan, Pontypridd, CF37 1DL
Tel: 01443 443597
Opening times: Tue, 9.00am – 12.30pm

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