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 HealthFebruary 14 2025

A new study published in the journal Cell has revealed new information about how Bacterial Vaginosis and Chlamydia infections may interact, with surpr...

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Sexual HealthJanuary 31 2025

It can be stressful knowing you have an STI. What can be even worse is waiting: waiting for an appointment, waiting for test results, and waiting for ...

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Sexual HealthJanuary 17 2025

Most people know that you can get an STI from sex. But did you know you can also get some STIs in other ways? Some STIs can indeed be transmitted thro...

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Sexual HealthJanuary 3 2025

When we’re worried about STIs, we tend to search for certainty—which symptoms determine which infection, and how long it will take to know when we’re ...

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Sexual HealthDecember 20 2024

Sex is full of risks, and some people aren’t sure where these risks can lie. Most people know that you can get an STI from sex. But what they may not ...

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Sexual HealthNovember 22 2024

No one really likes talking about STDs – the subject’s connected with a lot of shame for a lot of people. So, it can feel extra uncomfortable to talk ...

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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...