{"id":1448,"date":"2019-03-08T17:02:08","date_gmt":"2019-03-08T17:02:08","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.maleultracore.com\/blog\/?p=1448"},"modified":"2019-06-14T02:32:54","modified_gmt":"2019-06-14T02:32:54","slug":"at-home-std-test","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.maleultracore.com\/blog\/at-home-std-test\/","title":{"rendered":"At Home STD Test"},"content":{"rendered":"
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Having other people find out that you have a\nsexually transmitted infection can be very embarrassing. If you’re not ready to\ngo to the doctor yet, but you suspect you may have gotten an infection, STD\nhome testing kits can be a convenient alternative.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

The best thing about at-home STD tests is that you\ncan do it yourself in the privacy and comfort of your own home. And you don’t\nhave to worry about what other people may think when they find out you have an\nSTD. Learn more about STD home testing kits and what benefits they offer.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Why You Should Test for STIs<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

Sexually transmitted infections (STIs) can lead to\nsevere health issues, especially if left undiagnosed and untreated for a long\ntime. Complications of untreated STDs include infertility, organ damage, and\neven cancer.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Unfortunately, many sexually transmitted\ninfections are asymptomatic, which means you won’t be seeing any noticeable\nsymptoms. A lot of people believe that if they don’t have any symptoms, then\nthey don’t really need to be tested for STIs. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

In truth, if you are sexually active, you should\nhave yourself regularly tested for sexually transmitted diseases, particularly\nif you have multiple sex partners or if you have engaged in unprotected sex.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

If you’re seeing some symptoms which you think may\nbe indicative of an STI, it’s best that you test yourself right away. The\nsooner that you find out you’re infected, the sooner you can get yourself\ntreated.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Testing for HIV at Home<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

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In the past, if you needed to get yourself tested\nfor HIV, you had to go to a hospital or health center. Today, over-the-counter\nFDA-approved home testing kits for HIV are already available. There are also\nlabs that allow you to anonymously send a sample of your blood which you take\nat home using an OTC test kit.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Depending on which HIV home test kit you use, you\ncan find out whether you’re infected with a sexually transmitted disease or not\nin just a short time. Some test kits give you the result in less than half an\nhour. If you send your sample to a lab, it can take just a few days for your\nresults to be ready.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

With HIV, early detection is crucial because the\ndisease is relatively easier to treat and control while it’s still in its early\nstages. If you’re experiencing rashes, muscle and joint pains, and swelling\naround your lymph nodes, you may want to buy an HIV home testing kit, just to\nbe sure.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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