Deon Black By Stephen Beech via SWNS Only one in two people disclose they have a sexually transmitted infection before sleeping with a new partner, according to a new study. Researchers found a similar number believed they should have to disclose having an STI before sex. The team said their review of the findings of several previous studies showed the "complex" nature of revealing an STI diagnosis to a partner prior to engaging in sexual activity.
The research shows that only around half or fewer people felt able to disclose their diagnosis to a partner before sex. The findings, published in The Journal of Sex Research , also show a similar number of people believed they should have to disclose having an STI to a partner prior to sexual intercourse. To stop the spread of such infections studied, which did not include HIV, the research team from the University of Tennessee is calling for "comprehensive" sex education to be provided throughout life: from youth into late adulthood.
(Photo by cottonbro studio via Pexels) Study co-author Dr. Kayley McMahan said: “Many individuals lack sufficient comprehensive sex education. “Rather than being taught how to correctly use prophylaxis, identify its limitations, and understand the scope and transmissibility of STIs, youth are only encouraged to be abstinent.
“Individuals diagnosed with STIs may be in vulnerable positions and may face difficult decisions, the outcomes of which can be harmful to their identity and relationships. .
