Ayinde O, Ross JDC, et al. - Sexual contact in the interval between the treatment for gonorrhea and attending for a test of cure (ToC) was examined and factors linked with sexual contact in this period were determined.

• During the median time to ToC of 15 days (interquartile range 14–20 days), 197/540 (37%) participants reported sexual contact.

• Following factors were noted to be linked with reporting sexual contact before the ToC appointment: a history of gonorrhea or syphilis, being in regular sexual relationships, high number of partners in the last 3 months (‘more than 5 partners’ vs ‘0 to 1 partner’), and attending for a ToC more than 14 days after treatment.

• Overall findings suggest a common indulging in sexual activity after receiving treatment for gonorrhoea and prior to a ToC evaluation.

• Knowledge of the linked factors can aid in guide safe sex counselling at the time of treatment.