Hey everyone, it is springtime, and spring break is approaching. We are sure that many of you are planning different things for spring. Most of you are planning for a beach party, or a house party, or Netflix and Chill. The point of spring break is enjoying with your friends and you might even get lucky and get laid. But while you are planning on getting laid do not forget to be careful. While there is no harm in having fun but precautions are also important. You can easily contract STDs. Therefore you should be well prepared for such situations. The good news is that there are STD testing kits available that help you to test yourself without visiting a testing center. Let us tell you about different STD testing kits available and how to use them
Types of STD Testing Kits Available
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There are various sexually transmitted diseases (STDs) that can be tested at home using testing kits available. The diseases which can be tested are
Chlamydia
Chlamydia is the most common STD which people contract. It does not have any symptoms. But do not worry since you can easily do the test for it with the kit. Also, chlamydia can be easily cured with antibiotics. But if not treated it can spread on other parts and cause long-term health problems. Therefore, it is important to get it tested.
Gonorrhea
Gonorrhea, like chlamydia, is a common STD which people have. Also, like chlamydia, usually, it does not have symptoms. It is common in both males and females. Furthermore, antibiotics are the cure. But for getting cured, you need to test it first. Therefore, it can be tested with STD testing kits
Syphilis
Syphilis is another STD that can be tested with a testing kit. Unlike chlamydia and gonorrhea, Syphilis has different symptoms at different stages which are quite painful. But do not worry since syphilis is curable. It is cured with penicillin and both sexual partners should be treated. Therefore it is important to get tested for syphilis. Moreover, you will not be embarrassed while testing as you will be doing so at home.
How to use the STD testing kit
First of all, take a deep breath. Do not worry about testing yourself. You will get everything inside the kit. It is really simple to use. Moreover, it is just like a pregnancy testing kit, you have to put your sample and you will have the result. You will get a tube inside in which you will put the sample. But before testing, read the instructions given in the kit very carefully. If you have a negative then you do not have an STD. On the contrary, if you have a positive then you have an STD. But the test can not always be right. So, you can have a false positive or a false negative. Therefore, if you get a positive, do not panic. Visit a doctor.
How to get the STD testing Kit
You can purchase the kit at a pharmacy or you can order it online. If you do not want to wait for the shipping then buying from the pharmacy is the best option. After submitting the sample, follow the instructions and pack the sample. Also, read the instructions and fill in all the instructions carefully. Most packages include prepaid shipping. Therefore you can drop the test in the nearest mailbox. You will get the result online within a few days. Today teenagers and young adults are looking for fun but forget to take precautions. Also, if they get worried, it is usually for pregnancy. Amidst all this, everybody forgets about STDs. But to look out for STDs is equally important. Therefore if you do not want to visit a testing center. Use these STD testing kits which are available. After all “precaution is better than cure”.
