This guest post was written by one of our contributors, STD Testing Expert and Founder & President of Boston Microfluidics, Brandon T. Johnson. On February 24th of this year, Boston Microfluidics officially hired a new CEO, which means, for the first time in a long time, I’m NOT the CEO. I have mixed feelings, of […]
Take a 5 Minute, Anonymous STD Testing Survey for BMF!
Boston Microfluidics (BMF) is looking for people to take a 5 minute, anonymous STD testing survey! To take the survey, follow this link! Recently, The STI Project and Boston Microfluidics – the makers of KnowNow at-home HSV2 tests – have begun collaborating. You may have seen some of our recent press in The Daily Beast, […]
STIs/STDs and Relationships – The STI Project’s Guidebook – Partners
STIs/STDs and Relationships You mean to say, they can coincide harmoniously?! Yes. Of all the different types of relationships one can have in which an STI/STD may cause anxiety, relationships with a significant other cause, by far, the most trepidation. On first review, this seems a completely understandable cause for concern. And while I don’t think […]
Where to Get STI/STD Vaccines – Preventing STIs – STI/STD Testing
Types of STI/STD Vaccines Hepatitis A Hepatitis A is a serious liver disease more commonly found in developing countries. It is found in feces and contaminated food and water. It can be transmitted by anal intercourse, from baby to mother at birth, as well as by ingesting infected water and food. Hepatitis B Hepatitis B […]
Where to Get STI/STD Testing – Global STI/STD Clinics
Where to Get STI/STD Testing for Free/Income-Based STD Testing STI/STD Testing in the US The National HIV and STI Testing Resources Web site (aka HIVtest.cdc.gov and FindSTDtest.org) is a service of the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC). This Web site provides users with locations for HIV and STI testing and STD vaccines around […]
Where to Get STI/STD Testing – Private Options
Fast, Affordable & Private STI/STD Testing Schedule your tests online or by phone and have them sent to the lab of your choice with STD Check – one of our recommended private providers. Visit the lab anytime during open hours, no appointment needed. They send their patients to the same LabCorp and Quest lab locations used […]
STI/STD Testing – An HIV Positive Result – A Healthcare Worker’s Story
This guest post was written by M. Juliana Golden of TransmitInfo.org. Just Another STI/STD Testing Day Work that day began just as it had every other day; little did I know, it would be one of the most impactful days of my career – giving my first HIV positive result. Fulfilling my duty as a medical assistant […]
STI/STD List – Different Types of Viral STDs
There are 3 different kinds of STIs/STDs: bacterial, viral, and parasitic. Like bacterial STIs/STDs, viral STIs/STDs often give no warning signs or symptoms. This means you can contract it and infect a sexual partner without knowing it and serious complications which can cause irreversible damage can progress silently before you ever recognize a problem. Viral […]