Sex-mad TRNSMT revellers risk catching dangerous STIs like Gonorrhoea & Chlamydia with random festival hook-ups
SEX-MAD TRNSMT revellers are being warned of the increased risk of catching dangerous STIs with random festival hookups.
Over 50,000 music fans are expected to descend upon Glasgow Green this weekend for TRNSMT 2025, and as many as a quarter of them could be getting giggy with it in more ways than one.
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Sex-mad TRNSMT revellers are being warned of the increased risk of STIs
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As many as a quarter of the 50,000 music fans could be lapping up the sun, songs and SEX
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According to a new survey by Lloyds Pharmacy, 25 per cent of concertgoers have gotten down and dirty at a music festival.
And over half of the 500 18 to 40-year-olds surveyed said they'd be up for partaking in concert coitus.
But health bosses are urging frisky festival goers to wear condoms to avoid TRNSMT'ing anything other than good vibes.
Lloyds Pharmacy Online Doctor sexual health nurse Emma Ostridge, says: "Lots of people attending music festivals may end up having sex while they're there. For those attending, it's important to be smart and think proactively about protecting yourself and your sexual health."
This weekend's TRNSMT is expected to see the mercury skyrocket to highs of 27C, but the event could also be a hotbed for sexually transmitted infections like Gonorrhoea and Chlamydia.
Emma adds: "A lot of people at festivals may be having intercourse with people they have met there and may not be familiar with the other person's sexual history. When having sex with a new partner, it's always important to take precautions.
"Drinking alcohol at events like music festivals can also impair decision making, leading people to make riskier choices than they might usually and could result in condomless sex with unfamiliar partners.
"If you're worried about acquiring an STI while attending a festival, the best thing you can do is wear protection. If you're worried about STIs afterwards, you can order an STI testing kit online or contact your local sexual health practice if you begin to present symptoms."
The survey also found that almost 60 per cent of respondents think UK music festivals should be doing more to promote safe sex amongst visitors.
Meanwhile, two thirds said that they would like easier access to condoms on festival grounds and 71 per cent said they would support music festivals providing free condoms to visitors.
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Emma continued: "Wearing a condom is a great way to protect you from unplanned pregnancy and reduce your risk of acquiring many common STIs, such as chlamydia, gonorrhoea, and syphilis.
"While condoms can be a good preventative measure, there are some factors which might make them less effective."
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