Category: STD Testing

Contracting a sexually transmitted disease (STD) can be a scary thought, so it is expected that many people want to know ‘how soon can you test for STDs?’ While you should always get tested on at least a yearly basis if you are sexually...

One of the testing methods used here at Priority STD is the blood test. Blood or urine tests are quite common for a variety of different sexually transmitted diseases (STDs) and are more often preferred over the dreaded swab test. Swab tests can make...

Sometimes tonsil stones can cause symptoms such as bad breath, an irritated throat, or trouble swallowing–all of which could be misinterpreted as oral chlamydia. However, this is a misunderstanding that can easily be explained with a brief run-down of the basics of the sexually...

Living with a sexually transmitted disease (STD) can force you to make some difficult decisions from time to time, but is it illegal to not tell someone you have a STD before you have sex? Though millions of people are affected, a STD diagnosis...

The United States Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) estimates millions of people contract a sexually transmitted disease (STD), also referred to as a sexually transmitted infection (STI), each year. These common infections are spread through oral, vaginal, and anal intercourse, and although...

Maybe you are considering getting tested for STDs, or you’ve already made the decision. In either case, you might be overwhelmed with thinking about going to a clinic or using an at-home testing service. For most people, confidentiality remains one of the most important...

On the topic of herpes transmission, there are a lot of myths and rumors out there. But the idea that you can get herpes from kissing? That's a different story.

Having sex with your partner can be an emotional rollercoaster: it may leave you feeling invigorated–or perhaps just a little queazy. One of the most common negative experiences would include flu like symptoms after sex. This would include symptoms such as a headache, fever,...

In an effort to practice safer sex and avoid STIs, you might be asking yourself a serious question: can you get chlamydia from kissing? One of the most common sexually transmitted infections (STIs), chlamydia is caused by the bacteria chlamydia trachomatis. If you’re reading...

Medical clinics and doctor’s offices can test for some STDs but most don’t routinely do these tests. The reason why has to do with the tests themselves and the requirements from the insurance companies that approve payment for the tests. Here are some of...