Residents in Washington, DC can now get a 100% confidential, FDA-approved STD test for herpes, gonorrhea, chlamydia, syphilis, and HIV. The test is completed in five minutes with results being sent after one to two days.
Having sex is a natural act that should be thoroughly enjoyed. Go out and enjoy – your body deserves it. However, there is a difference between having fun and having too much fun.
If you’ve recently engaged in unprotected sex, you should get yourself tested for an STD.
Addressing the growing number of people in the United States reporting some form of sexually transmitted disease (STD), we have released a new report on the importance of STD testing. In particular, we explain the incubation periods for the different diseases and when to get tested.
Read it at https://stdhealthy.com
Do you know that there’s such a thing as testing too early? Yup. As with anything, timing is everything. Testing yourself too early can yield inaccurate results. Some people may believe that they are STD-free when they are not. This is especially important for diseases such as HIV which can become fatal if left untreated.
STD tests look for the presence of specific antibodies to determine an illness. If you are tested before your body has had the chance to produce the antibodies, the test will give a false negative. That’s why it’s so important to get yourself tested correctly AND at the right time.
For chlamydia and gonorrhea, people should wait around four days before being tested. Syphilis testing should be done after three to six weeks, herpes after a few weeks, and HIV after a month. Keeping a record of your sexual partners, particularly those whose activities were unprotected, is also a good idea to pinpoint when the infection may have occurred.
After determining the proper time to get tested, you should be able to receive your results as quickly as possible. In our report, we recommend an FDA-approved, same-day STD test that is completed in less than five minutes. The test can be done in more than 4,500 sites nationwide.
The 100% confidential test detects common STDs including chlamydia, gonorrhea, syphilis, hepatitis A, B, and C, oral and genital herpes, HIV, and trichomoniasis. If you’re already experiencing symptoms, however, do not wait for the incubation period and get yourself tested today!
Individuals who regularly engage in unprotected sex are recommended to have themselves tested every six months.
And remember! The best way to prevent an STD is to wear a condom!
Keeping yourself educated on sexual health is one of the best decisions you’ll ever make.
Go to https://stdhealthy.com so you can learn more.
