Sexual Health Testing Week: Making Testing Routine

Sexual Health Testing Week takes place from 15th – 21st September this year, coinciding with the start of the new academic year and Freshers Week at many universities across the UK. It’s the perfect moment to highlight how quick, easy and important it is to test for sexually transmitted infections (STIs).

For many young people, Freshers Week is a time to meet new friends, settle into university life and, for some, explore new relationships. With all the excitement, sexual health can sometimes be overlooked. That’s why this is a good time to remind everyone that looking after your sexual health is just as important as looking after your physical and mental wellbeing.

In London, online sexual health testing is free, confidential, and can be done from the comfort of your home. Ordering a kit at Sexual Health London • SHL.UK is quick and easy, and results are sent directly to you. Regular testing means you can catch and treat infections early, often before symptoms even appear, helping to protect both yourself and your partners.

We want to make sexual health testing something everyone sees as routine. Just like brushing your teeth or going for a check-up, testing should be a normal part of life, whether you’re starting university, in a relationship, or simply wanting peace of mind.

This Sexual Health Testing Week, take a moment to order a free test online and encourage your friends to do the same. It’s simple, discreet, and one of the best ways to stay healthy and confident.