Discreetly Test for Seven Common STDs

Why take an STD test?

We’re all adults here but let’s face it, STD testing isn’t exactly fun and no matter how comfortable you are with talking about your sex life, testing can often feel like an invasion of privacy at the minimum. Anyone who's sexually active should engage in regular STD testing, and we're excited to make testing easier and more discreet than ever before.

Fortunately, testing for STDs is easy and straightforward with the Everlywell at-home STD test.

Consider checking out other tests Everlywell offers:

• Chlamydia and Gonorrhea
• Hepatitis C
• HIV
• Syphilis
• Trichomoniasis
• HPV

How Often to Test for STDs

The frequency of necessary STD testing really varies based on how sexually active you are and if you’re currently outside of a monogamous relationship. The Centers for Disease Control (CDC) recommends every 3-12 months depending on risk category, but most medical professionals would agree that a yearly STD test is the minimum responsible frequency and testing should be done more if—and when—you engage in unprotected sex with a new partner. Preventing the spread of STIs and STDs is everybody’s responsibility and knowing your status is a great way to do your part while also keeping yourself healthy.

Our comprehensive STD Test is taken in the privacy of your own home and covers many common sexually transmitted diseases including:

• Chlamydia
• Gonorrhea
• Hepatitis C
• Syphilis
• Herpes Type 2 (HSV Type 2)
• HIV (1&2)
• Trichomoniasis

This Everlywell at-home STD Test requires two samples—blood spot and vaginal swab. All necessary components are included inside the kit. We provide easy-to-read instructions and the collection process is quick. Simply follow a few steps and return your at-sample to our lab for processing.

Various risk factors are linked with a greater likelihood of getting an STD. These include the following:

• Age - According to the Centers for Disease Control (CDC), 15–24 year olds account for half of all new STD infections.
• Biological sex - Young women face a greater risk of STDs compared to young men. In fact, some estimates suggest that women make up about 2/3 of annual STD cases in the United States.
• Sexual behaviors - Certain behaviors, like having unprotected sex, can heighten the risk of getting an STD.
• Substance use - Among sexually active women and men, using drugs or alcohol is linked with a greater likelihood of acquiring an STD.
• Sex partners - The risk of getting an STD increases the more sex partners you have and if you have sex with someone who has an STD.

Not all STDs result in symptoms, so it’s important to regularly screen for STDs.

That being said, STDs often do result in symptoms. These symptoms can include:

• Vaginal discharges that may have an unusual odor or color (learn more here)
• Genital warts (small bumps on the genital area or inside the vagina)—typically caused by genital herpes or an HPV infection
• Flu-like symptoms such as headaches, muscle aches, or fevers
• Pain while urinating or during sex
• Spotting between periods

How to know if you have an STD

An at-home female STD test can help you discover if your symptoms may be the result of an STD—allowing you to get the right treatment as soon as possible.

Get Test Results at Home for These Common STDs

This test will accurately tell you whether you have chlamydia, gonorrhea, or trichomoniasis, and if you have been exposed to HIV, hepatitis C, syphilis, and HSV type 2. As with all of Everlywell’s tests, our at-home STD Test is taken in the privacy of your own home.

Once you return your test sample to our lab and your sample is processed, you’ll be notified via email that your results are ready. You will receive your results through an easy-to-understand report on our secure online platform.

This at-home STD test checks whether or not you test positive for a variety of sexually transmitted diseases. In the event that your test results are abnormal, a board-certified physician in your state will contact you at no additional cost to discuss your particular case and prescribe medication where applicable.

We take customer privacy very seriously and only you will have access to this information. As is the case with all STD testing—whether through Everlywell lab tests or your healthcare provider—some positive results require a report to state health departments by law. This is only done to track infection prevalence. If you test positive for chlamydia, syphilis, HIV, hepatitis C, or gonorrhea, Everlywell’s physician network will report this data to your state health board for tracking.

In rare cases, testing for these conditions can be inconclusive based on when you were exposed. These results, called "indeterminate", do not mean that your results are going to be abnormal, it just means that the testing was unable to provide a clear answer at this time. Don’t take a chance on your sexual health. Know where you stand with our comprehensive at-home STD test.

You can get the Everlywell at-home STD Test by ordering online (shipping is free).

If you receive a positive test result, our independent physician network partner will contact you to schedule a consultation at no additional cost, so you can discuss your results with a board-certified physician in your state. When appropriate, and at the physician’s discretion, you may be offered a prescription for medication.

What types of samples do STD tests use?

There are several different types of samples that STD tests can use. For example, urine tests use a sample of urine—while other tests might require a blood sample.

The Everlywell at-home STD Test for Women uses two sample types (a small blood sample and a vaginal swab). The test does not require a urine sample.

Can you get an STD through oral sex?

Yes, oral sex can increase the risk of getting or transmitting STDs like HIV, herpes, syphilis, and gonorrhea. Using a physical barrier (like a condom) can help reduce this risk, as well as making sure there aren’t any cuts in the mouth (like bleeding gums or lip sores) or on the genitals.