Category: STD Testing

Condoms are often one of the first types of protection we learn about in our youth. Some of us were taught about them during school sex ed classes when an awkward gym teacher instructed us on the best way to apply a condom to...

If you’re about to have sex with a new partner, before engaging in sexual activity, you should ask them about STDs. If they tell you they don’t have any STDs, you should ask them when they were last tested. It’s not for lack of...

There is a lot of misinformation about whether or not you can get STDs from anal sex. First, there are many people who don’t consider anal sex to be a form of sexual intercourse, and they may not think it puts them at risk...

Many people faced with a possible sexually transmitted disease (STD) are tempted to seek out home remedies for their infection. It’s understandable: Getting tested and treated for an STD can be intimidating. However, it’s important to know that, no matter what STD you may...

With the hesitancy to talk openly about STDs and safer sex practices also comes pervasive misinformation and myths about STDs. In this blog, we’ll tackle some common myths about STDs and why they’re not true. Common Myths About STDs You can tell if someone...

What’s the difference between an STI and an STD? The two terms are often used interchangeably, and while that usage is not always considered incorrect, there are some notable differences between the two terms and what they stand for. STD is by far the...

Those looking to get an STD test can do so through private STD testing services, health clinics, and even their normal doctor’s office. With so many choices at your disposal, it can be tough to figure out which option is the best for you....