5 Reasons You Should Visit an STD Testing Center

Are you having sex? Well, good for you! But are you being safe and responsible about it? Hopefully you are. But, if you are not, you should know, you may be at risk for contracting a sexually transmitted disease (STD). And in case you didn't realize it, STD's can lead to some major health issues. Here are five more reasons you might want to visit your local std testing center for screening.

No symptoms doesn't mean you are STD free

So, say you are sexually active. You may have been a little careless, but you've shown no symptoms of having an infection. You feel fine! Well, don't be fooled.

Almost all STD's can be asymptomatic (showing no symptoms). Just as an example, some women can carry a Chlamydia infection for years, and only discover they have it through routine screening during pregnancy. Chlamydia can have several adverse effects on a pregnancy including low birth weight and premature delivery.

You may be the only monogamous partner in your relationship

It's a fact of life. Men and women both cheat. You can control your actions, but not the actions of your partner. And since you can control only your own actions, you can do the responsible thing and be tested.

And all you married people beware. Being married doesn't mean you are exempt from testing. You may think you "know" your partner, but statistics of married folks show that around 70% women and 54% of men had no idea of their spouses' extramarital activity. Why take the chance?

Weird symptoms

Bumps, lesions, or rashes down there might mean you have a problem. Other things to look out for are discharge from the penis or vagina, and pelvic pain. This is not a conclusive list. Each STD has its own unique symptoms to watch out for. Perform your due diligence and brush up on symptoms of herpes, Chlamydia, gonorrhea, syphilis, HIV, and HPV.

If you do experience any of these symptoms, get yourself to an std testing center to be screened. When caught early, the damage to your body can be minimal.

Condom failure

Whether you failed to use a condom, or the condom actually failed (broke), you could be at risk for contracting an STD.

Did you know even if you use a condom, it still may not prevent an infection every single time. Some people may use them incorrectly, or use the wrong kind (latex is best for std prevention). Others may be using expired condoms (yes, condoms have an expiration date).

Starting a new intimate relationship

If you are in a budding new romance and are thinking of taking that next step, wouldn't it be nice to take it with a clean slate? What could be worse than to finally have sex with that special someone only to discover you have unknowingly passed on an STD to him/her? What a relationship killer!

And while you are at it, you should probably insist that your potential sexual partner be tested as well. You could make a date of it. You and your partner could make a date to visit your local std testing center together!

STD testing can save your life. Find a local center for std testing in New York City today.

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