Does the thought of getting tested for sexually transmitted diseases freak you out? It’s a lot easier than you might think. Find out what types of tests you can take for each STD.
A basic STD test for chlamydia and gonorrhea, the two most common bacterial STDs, is just peeing in a cup. Can it get any easier than that? No swabs or needles required!
STD testing is also free or low-cost. If you don’t know where to get tested, check out Teensource's Find A Clinic, or text CLINIC + your zip code to 877877.
Getting tested is confidential, so no one needs to know about it if you don’t want them to.
Most STDs don’t have symptoms, and they are really common among teens and young adults. STD testing is the only way to know for sure if you have an infection. So what’s your excuse? GYT: Get Yourself Tested today!