Do I need an STI test?

Answer

If you’re sexually active, then regular STI testing is one of the best things you can do to look after your health and that of your partner(s). 

Many people with an STI don’t have any symptoms and so it’s possible to have an STI without knowing.

Some STIs can lead to serious health problems if they are not treated, so it’s always best to start treatment as early as possible if you do test positive for one. 

We recommend getting tested whenever you have a new sexual partner. And if you want to stop using condoms with a regular partner then it’s a great idea if you both get tested for STIs first. 

Even if you don’t think you’ve been at risk, it’s a good idea to get tested for STIs such as chlamydia, gonorrhea, and HIV at least once a year. 

Our home STI tests are easy to do at a time and place that suits you. But if you have any symptoms, or a partner has tested positive for one or more STIs then you should get tested at a sexual health service as soon as you can.