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Brits are still confused about STIs – nearly 10% think chlamydia is a flower

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Apparently, Brits are still confused about STIs (Picture: Getty)

Over three quarters of Brits think they didn’t receive enough sexual education when they were younger and, judging by the results of a new survey, we’re inclined to agree.

A new study has revealed that the average Brit is still confused by the name, the symptoms and the consequences of sexually transmitted infections; with many getting the names of STIs confused with everyday objects.

In a poll of 2,372 sexually active adults, aged 18-65, by MedExpress.co.uk, 15 per cent thought syphilis was the name of a heavy metal band and 9 per cent got chlamydia confused with the flower camellia.

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