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After years of hard work, it’s finally time to let loose and celebrate. But as fun as schoolies can be, it’s important that you stay safe, including when it comes to sex. Use condoms The easiest way to practice safe sex? Use condoms. Condoms act as a physical barrier, preventing […]
What is STI testing? STI testing is the process of running medical tests to check for any sexually transmitted infections (STIs). It is quick, easy, and confidential. Most STI tests only require a blood test and either a self-collected swab or a urine sample. Why is STI testing important? […]
It’s Valentine’s Day National Condom Day! It’s no coincidence that Valentine’s Day and National Condom Day fall on the same day… but in terms of which one we’re celebrating, well, that’s a no brainer. Here at Play Safe, we’ll take any excuse to celebrate condoms, but today, on National Condom […]
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Mycoplasma Genitalium (MGen) is an emerging STI. It’s not part of routine testing and testing is only recommended for people with symptoms or people who have had sex with someone diagnosed with Mycoplasma Genitalium.
If you have a vagina, you may notice pain when urinating, an unusual vaginal discharge, pain in the lower belly, unusual bleeding or spotting from the vagina, or pain or bleeding after sex
If you have a penis, you may notice a burning pain when urinating, whitish discharge coming from your penis, or irritation or soreness around the urethra (opening of the penis)
You can get Mycoplasma Genitalium (MGen) by having condomless vaginal or anal sex with someone who has the infection. If left untreated, MGen can cause ongoing discomfort or long-term complications.
The test is either a urine test or a vaginal swab. The good news is MGen is usually curable with antibiotics, but it sometimes requires more than one course of antibiotics. If you do have MGen, make sure you let anyone you’ve had sexual contact with know so they can get treated too. And, as always make sure you go back for regular testing.