17/09/2026
We’ve seen gonorrhoea and syphilis in the news a bit this week - national data is showing that the numbers of both STIs are up across Australia.
The data isn’t SWer specific, but it is a handy reminder that gonorrhoea is still around and maybe gives us all a gentle nudge in the direction of our local STI testing clinic.
Gonorrhoea doesn’t always cause symptoms, and it can be treated!
Depending on the kinds of s*x you’re having, testing might involve more than one site, including your throat, ge****ls and/or re**um. So when you get your s*xual health check, let your clinician know what kind of s*x you’re having so they can make sure they’re testing the right places.