Sexually transmitted infections/diseases are a danger for any sexually active or IV drug using youth. They are transmitted through the exchange of fluids (blood, semen, saliva), with some being life threatening or life long.

Who Should Be Tested?

• Sexually active people (vaginal, oral or anal sex) at least once a year under 25 years old
• Anyone who has had a new sex partner within the last 6 months
• Partners of infected people
• Intravenous (IV) drug users

Testing Information

• You may have to ask your doctor for STI testing
• Different STI’s require different tests.  Your doctor can advise you on which ones you need.
• Different types of sexual activity require different tests.

Testing can take place at a doctor’s office, local clinic or health department.  Check out this video taken at the Pregnancy Resource Center on what a testing visit might look like.