Mike Asher

Mike has been delivering world class Sexually Transmitted Infections testing services to Better2Know patients around the world for over ten years. He has written extensively on the subject, including numerous blogs for Better2Know which are designed to demystify the complex intricacies of sexual health testing. Mike wants to help his readers understand the risks they take in their daily sexual lives and provide the information they need when choosing an STI or STD test in a clear, concise and understandable way. Mike is particularly interested in writing about viral STIs like HIV and Hepatitis, as these infections can have a devastating impact on people’s lives if they are not diagnosed quickly. Only through being well informed can you best care for your health, and Mike is passionate about sharing his knowledge and experience to help you and all his readers lead a happier, healthier life. 
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Sexual HealthNovember 15 2024

If you’re worried about having a sexually transmitted infection, it makes sense that you’d want to know all the details: what you have, when you got i...

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Sexual HealthNovember 1 2024

When most people get into the weeds with the finer details of STIs, they tend to get confused. Can you blame them? The language of medicine can often ...

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Sexual HealthOctober 25 2024

If you’re experiencing some unusual discharge, there might be cause for concern. Unusual discharge can often indicate an issue with your sexual health...

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Sexual HealthOctober 11 2024

An onion-like vaginal odour is not typical and may indicate a sexually transmitted infection (STI). While all vaginas have a natural scent that can va...

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Sexual HealthSeptember 27 2024

Australia is currently facing a resurgence of Mpox, with this year’s infections surpassing those of the 2022 outbreak. To date, more than 241 cases ha...

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Sexual HealthSeptember 13 2024

We never want anything coming out of our genitals that we do not intend. When unprompted discharge enters the picture, it can be a sign that something...

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Sexual HealthAugust 30 2024

No one wants it to happen: we get tested, trying to be responsible and get a clear picture of our health, only to discover the worst—we’ve tested posi...

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Sexual HealthAugust 16 2024

Many Australians are being encouraged to get regular testing for sexually transmitted infections after a rise in the number of confirmed diagnoses in ...

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Sexual HealthAugust 2 2024

The field of medical testing can feel complex and difficult to understand. Thousands of tests exist for millions of different conditions. Even when we...