Here is what we recommend for when and what kind of STI testing you might need based on general recommendations from groups like the CDC and TBD's medical experts.

The following questions are designed to help you learn more about your sexual health and about some of the tests for infectious diseases that might be right for you. These are general recommendations that may not apply to all lifestyles, orientations, and occupations.

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Contraceptive

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Take our sexual health questionnaire to find out what tests are right for you 

STD testing, the way it should be

Male

Female

Transgender Female

Transgender Male

Non-binary

Prefer not to answer

How would you describe your Gender?

Vagina

Penis

I prefer not to answer

(This info just tells us if certain types of tests are appropriate for you, such as a vaginal swab)

What kind of genitals do you have?

Under 25

Over 25

What is your age?

Alabama

Alaska

Arizona

Arkansas

California

Colorado

Connecticut

Delaware

Florida

Georgia

Hawaii

Idaho

Illinois

Indiana

Iowa

Kansas

Kentucky

Louisiana

Maine

Maryland

Massachusetts

Michigan

Minnesota

Mississippi

Missouri

Montana

Nebraska

Nevada

New Hampshire

New Jersey

New Mexico

New York

North Carolina

North Dakota

Ohio

Oklahoma

Oregon

Pennsylvania

Puerto Rico

Rhode Island

South Carolina

South Dakota

Tennessee

Texas

Utah

Vermont

Virginia

Washington

Washington D.C.

West Virginia

Wisconsin

Wyoming

What state do you live in?

Just curious about my status

I don’t know my partner(s)’ status(es)

A partner told me they were positive for an STI

I have symptoms

Other

(choose as many as apply)

What are your main reasons for taking this quiz? 

I don't know / prefer not to answer

*This questionnaire is intended to be a guide. For those who are pregnant, we recommend speaking with your healthcare provider for your specific case, as people who are pregnant may need some additional testing.

Are you currently pregnant?

Have you ever or do you currently work in the sex industry? For example, have you ever performed in the adult film industry ?

When I have different partners

Every few months or more frequently

Once a year

Rarely

Never

How often do you typically get tested for STIs?

Have you had any new partners since the last time you were tested? Or have your partner(s) had new partners since the last time you were tested?

Cis-Gender Male

Cis-Gender Female

Transgender females

Transgender males

Prefer not to share

 (select all that apply)

How would you describe the gender(s) of your partners?

I’ve had two or more partners in the last year

I’ve had 1 partner in the last year and we are exclusive/monogamous

I have 1 partner in the last year and one/both of us has other partners

Which best describes the number and types of sexual relationships you’ve had in the past 12 months?

Vaginal Sex (penis or sex toy in vagina)

Anal sex (penis or sex toy in rectum/anus)

Oral sex (Mouth on penis, vagina, or anus)

Other (such as finger in vagina or anus)

(select all that apply)

What kind of sex do you typically have?

Sometimes

Always

How often do you use forms of STI/STD protection such as internal or external condoms?

No, I’m not sure.

Yes, we get regularly screened and discuss this with one another

Do you know your partner(s) STI/STD status?

Do any of your partners have known HIV infection?

Yes, but only in the past

Yes, I’m currently on PREP treatment, such as Truvada or Descovy

No, never

Have you ever taken a medication such as PREP to prevent contracting HIV?

When I have new partner(s)

I’ve never been tested

At least once every 3 months

Not really sure.

How frequently do you usually get screened?

I don't know

Have you ever had an STI?

I’d prefer not to answer

Have you ever had sex while under the influence of something like alcohol or other drugs?

I’m not sure

Have you ever exchanged sex for money or drugs?

Have you or your partners ever used any injection drugs?

Have you ever been forced or pressured to engage in sexual activities when you did not want to?

(Or if you were physically or mentally unable to say yes or agree)

Have you ever reluctantly engaged in sexual activity while under the influence of alcohol or drugs?

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First, we will ask some basic information about you to help us figure out what tests might be recommended for you.