{"id":8621,"date":"2025-04-25T10:59:56","date_gmt":"2025-04-25T10:59:56","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.better2know.co.uk\/blog\/?p=8621"},"modified":"2025-05-23T14:48:51","modified_gmt":"2025-05-23T14:48:51","slug":"were-gathering-patient-stories","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.better2know.co.uk\/blog\/were-gathering-patient-stories\/","title":{"rendered":"We\u2019re gathering patient stories!"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<figure class=\"wp-block-embed is-type-video is-provider-youtube wp-block-embed-youtube wp-embed-aspect-16-9 wp-has-aspect-ratio\"><div class=\"wp-block-embed__wrapper\">\n<iframe loading=\"lazy\" title=\"We\u2019re gathering patient stories!\" width=\"500\" height=\"281\" src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/h6H7dplC-k8?feature=oembed\" frameborder=\"0\" allow=\"accelerometer; autoplay; clipboard-write; encrypted-media; gyroscope; picture-in-picture; web-share\" referrerpolicy=\"strict-origin-when-cross-origin\" allowfullscreen><\/iframe>\n<\/div><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>We know that getting tested for an STI can be an important moment in anyone\u2019s life. We\u2019ve seen firsthand the positive changes that can come from receiving a diagnosis, and how people have taken action for their own health and the health of their loved ones as a result.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<!--more-->\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\"><figure class=\"aligncenter size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" width=\"752\" height=\"381\" src=\"https:\/\/www.better2know.co.uk\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/04\/image-6.jpeg\" alt=\"A person wearing a crown and a person sitting at a table\n\nAI-generated content may be incorrect.\" class=\"wp-image-8622\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.better2know.co.uk\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/04\/image-6.jpeg 752w, https:\/\/www.better2know.co.uk\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/04\/image-6-300x152.jpeg 300w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 752px) 100vw, 752px\" \/><\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-buttons is-content-justification-center\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-button\"><a class=\"wp-block-button__link\" href=\"https:\/\/docs.google.com\/forms\/d\/e\/1FAIpQLSfmbK69Um2iEhfyk8T88DtsKe-wVc4ojDgmXDtEvh0Kj7J3zw\/viewform?usp=dialog\">Take the survey<\/a><\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<p>One of the main hurdles to sexual health testing remains the stigma associated with STIs. All around the world, many people still feel shame about getting a sexually transmitted infection. This shame keeps people from getting the testing and care they will need.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>In order to break down this stigma, Better2Know is gathering patient stories about their experiences getting tested. We firmly believe that people sharing their stories of getting tested will make it easier for other people.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Have you ever gotten tested for an STI? If you have, we want to hear from you!<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Sharing your story could help someone struggling with the prospect of getting tested take that leap that will help them protect their sexual health.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>We\u2019ve created a quick survey you can take to share your story with Better2Know. Click the button below to participate. All participants may be eligible for <strong>a free \u00a320 Amazon gift voucher<\/strong> upon receipt.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-buttons is-content-justification-center\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-button\"><a class=\"wp-block-button__link\" href=\"https:\/\/docs.google.com\/forms\/d\/e\/1FAIpQLSfmbK69Um2iEhfyk8T88DtsKe-wVc4ojDgmXDtEvh0Kj7J3zw\/viewform?usp=dialog\">Take the survey<\/a><\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<!-- Simple Share Buttons Adder (8.1.2) simplesharebuttons.com --><div class=\"ssba-classic-2 ssba ssbp-wrap left ssbp--theme-1\"><div style=\"text-align:left\"><span class=\"ssba-share-text\">Share this...<\/span><br\/><a data-site=\"\" class=\"ssba_facebook_share\" href=\"http:\/\/www.facebook.com\/sharer.php?u=https:\/\/www.better2know.co.uk\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/8621\"  target=\"_blank\" ><img src=\"https:\/\/www.better2know.co.uk\/blog\/wp-content\/plugins\/simple-share-buttons-adder\/buttons\/somacro\/facebook.png\" style=\"width: 35px;\" title=\"Facebook\" class=\"ssba ssba-img\" alt=\"Share on Facebook\" \/><div title=\"Facebook\" class=\"ssbp-text\">Facebook<\/div><\/a><a data-site='pinterest' class='ssba_pinterest_share' href='javascript:void((function()%7Bvar%20e=document.createElement(&apos;script&apos;);e.setAttribute(&apos;type&apos;,&apos;text\/javascript&apos;);e.setAttribute(&apos;charset&apos;,&apos;UTF-8&apos;);e.setAttribute(&apos;src&apos;,&apos;\/\/assets.pinterest.com\/js\/pinmarklet.js?r=&apos;+Math.random()*99999999);document.body.appendChild(e)%7D)());'><img src=\"https:\/\/www.better2know.co.uk\/blog\/wp-content\/plugins\/simple-share-buttons-adder\/buttons\/somacro\/pinterest.png\" style=\"width: 35px;\" title=\"Pinterest\" class=\"ssba ssba-img\" alt=\"Pin on Pinterest\" \/><div title=\"Pinterest\" class=\"ssbp-text\">Pinterest<\/div><\/a><a data-site=\"\" class=\"ssba_twitter_share\" href=\"http:\/\/twitter.com\/share?url=https:\/\/www.better2know.co.uk\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/8621&amp;text=We%E2%80%99re%20gathering%20patient%20stories%21%20\"  target=&quot;_blank&quot; ><img src=\"https:\/\/www.better2know.co.uk\/blog\/wp-content\/plugins\/simple-share-buttons-adder\/buttons\/somacro\/twitter.png\" style=\"width: 35px;\" title=\"Twitter\" class=\"ssba ssba-img\" alt=\"Tweet about this on Twitter\" \/><div title=\"Twitter\" class=\"ssbp-text\">Twitter<\/div><\/a><a data-site=\"linkedin\" class=\"ssba_linkedin_share ssba_share_link\" href=\"http:\/\/www.linkedin.com\/shareArticle?mini=true&amp;url=https:\/\/www.better2know.co.uk\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/8621\"  target=&quot;_blank&quot; ><img src=\"https:\/\/www.better2know.co.uk\/blog\/wp-content\/plugins\/simple-share-buttons-adder\/buttons\/somacro\/linkedin.png\" style=\"width: 35px;\" title=\"LinkedIn\" class=\"ssba ssba-img\" alt=\"Share on LinkedIn\" \/><div title=\"Linkedin\" class=\"ssbp-text\">Linkedin<\/div><\/a><\/div><\/div>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>We know that getting tested for an STI can be an important moment in anyone\u2019s life. 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