Sexual Health Tests For Men
Get the sexual health checks you need...
While we all love getting hot and sweaty, unless you’re getting regular check-ups it’s hard to know if you have a sexually transmitted infection (STI) and if you’re passing it on. Not all STI’s have symptoms.
Bascially, the more you root around, the more sexual health tests you need.
Get a regular STI check-up...
Testing is the only way you’ll know for sure. Here’s the checklist of tests you should ask your doctor for:
- A blood sample to check for HIV, syphilis and immunity to hepatitis A and B,
- A urine sample to check for gonorrhoea and chlamydia,
- An anal swab to check for chlamydia and gonorrhoea (a swab is like a cotton bud you would use to clean inside your ears),
- A swab of your throat to check for gonorrhoea,
- A physical examination to check for crabs, scabies, warts, syphilis and herpes.
The more casual partners you, your boyfriend or your fuck buddies have, the more sexual health tests you need.
You can sign on to www.whytest.org to receive free SMS’s or emails reminding you when you’re due for your your next check up.
And if you are diagnosed with an STI you can log on to www.whytest.org to let your recent sexual partners know by sending a free SMS or email notification.
ACON can help you...
For more information on STIs, testing, treatment or the location of gay-friendly clinics and doctors, check out ACON’s STI info site www.whytest.org or call the Sexual Health Infoline on 1800 451 624.