This website has been developed by Melbourne Sexual Health Centre to help people who have been diagnosed with Chlamydia tell their sexual partners that they might also be at risk. Chlamydia is a common, bacterial infection that is passed on through unprotected sex. See our Fact Sheet on Chlamydia for more information.
Ensuring partners are tested and treated is an important way of controlling the spread of this infection. As well as frequently asked questions, this website includes examples of conversations, emails, text messages (SMS) or letters you can use in informing your partner. It even allows you to send an SMS or email to your partner directly from the site, either personally or anonymously. Or, if you prefer, you can ask your doctor to help.
While people respond best when they know who is contacting them, we understand that sometimes you may feel awkward, embarrassed or even frightened about doing this. So, if you really don't want your partner to know who you are, you can:
. send an anonymous email from this website (Click on the email icon/button)
. send an anonymous SMS (Click on the SMS icon/button)
. send or drop in a letter that you don't sign. (Click on the letter icon/button)
. ask your doctor if she/he can help you contact your partner(s) (Click on "Ask Your Doctor")
In the end, it doesn't really matter what method you use to contact your partner. The most important thing is TO LET YOUR PARTNERS KNOW THEY ARE AT RISK.
WARNING: Some people may react badly to being told they are at risk of Chlamydia. If you think one of your partners could become abusive on hearing this news, do not tell them yourself. Instead, use our anonymous email, SMS or letter or ask your doctor.
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