So you've got a new boo; time to talk to them about sexual health.
Spring is in the air! Birds are singing, flowers are blooming, and couples are freaking coupling. This time of year is full of new love, relationships, and mounds of pollen. No matter what season of the year, if you’re beginning a new relationship, it’s always the right time to talk about getting tested for STDs.
Have you ever talked to a new partner about STD testing? You don’t have to answer! This can be an uncomfortable conversation, but it doesn’t have to be, and it’s SO WORTH IT.
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Which STD Test Should You Choose: At-Home or Lab?
There are a few ways to get tested for STDs. There is the most known way of going to the doctor's office, but, with the technological advancement society has made, it is now possible to receive medical treatment with just the internet. With the increase of these new options, you should be aware of the pros and cons of each!
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Relax! 6 Ways to Stay Calm While Waiting for STD Results
Congrats! You took steps to taking control of your sexual health! You've knocked out one of the main steps but now face a secondary, often forgotten step... the wait.
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Which STDs Are Tested for During a Pap Smear & Well-Woman’s Exam?
Going to the doctor or OB/GYN for an annual exam can be stressful and uncomfortable enough without having to add the confusion of what all is going on to the appointment. We walk you through what typically occurs at a well-woman's exam and Pap smear so that you know what to expect and which STD tests to ask your doctor for if they aren't done automatically.
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Comparing The Different Types of HIV Tests
What Are The Three Different HIV Blood Tests?
There are three kinds of HIV tests: the HIV Antibody test, HIV Antibody/Antigen combination test, and HIV Nucleic Acid (NAT) RNA test. Each HIV test has its own testing window and each test detects HIV by looking for different specimens in a blood sample. Test windows represent the incubation periods or time frames that have to elapse in order for the virus or immune response to be detected via the various testing methods.
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Free STD Testing: Where To Get It?
We dug into the pros and cons of getting free STD testing, and now we are answering where you can go to get free STD and HIV testing.
There are many places you can visit for free or nearly free STD tests including most state health departments, local nonprofit health organizations, Planned Parenthood locations, and various college and university programs.
For the most part, free STD testing is funded federally through non-profit organizations or via programs provided by various institutions (colleges, universities, churches, etc.).
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Free vs. Paid STD Testing: What To Expect
STD testing options are abundant, but there are pros and cons to where you choose to get STD tested. Many people want to know what happens during STD testing, so we break it down depending on where you go. Below is a breakdown of what you can expect when you get an STD test at a free or income-based clinic, and what you can expect when you get STD testing through STDcheck.com.
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Is STD Testing Confidential?
These days, many Americans are concerned about their privacy and are asking themselves if STD testing is really confidential and whether online STD testing is reliable. Often people are reluctant to get crucial testing for STDs because they believe that their private medical information will be made available to others without their permission. If you get tested for STDs at a doctor's office the results may not be confidential. At STDcheck.com, we understand your concerns and want you to know that our STD testing is completely confidential.
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