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STI testing
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What is involved when you get an STI test for both men and women?
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Yeah, they shove a swab down the end of the penis :eek:
dont worry it doesnt hurt, and i didnt feel uncomfortable in the slightest.
A full Sexual Health Screening means that you can be tested for every STI at the same time. For this, a small amount of blood will be taken and, depending on your history, swabs will be taken from your mouth, genitals and/ or anus.
We have an excellent feature about what to expect when you visit a GUM clinic here.
Also, check out our factsheets about STIshere.
You can also contact the following organisations for more advice about what to expect or to find out how to book an appointment:
Brook Advisory Centres
Advice, counselling and medical help around contraception, pregnancy, abortion and sexual health.
Telephone: 0800 0185023
Family Planning Association
Information service on family planning and all aspects of sexual health.
Helpline: 0845 3101334
www.fpa.org.uk