It’s true – 50% of sexually active teens and young adults will have a sexually transmitted disease by the age of 25, and most won’t know it. Many STDs are easy to transmit, and can be spread just from skin-to-skin contact, like HPV.
This doesn’t mean you are destined to get an STD. There are ways to protect yourself and stay healthy:
- Use condoms. Condoms are an easy way to prevent most STDs. Find free condoms near you today!
- Get tested. Because many STDs don’t have symptoms, getting tested is the only sure way to know if you have an infection or not. And the sooner you find out, the better! Most STDS can be cured, and ALL can be treated. If you wait to treat an STD, it could lead to more serious health issues down the road. So Get Yourself Tested today! Find a clinic , or text CLINIC + your zip code to 877877.
- Talk with your partner. Getting tested for an STD doesn’t mean much if your partner hasn’t also gotten tested. Talking with your partner and asking about the last time he or she got tested -- or bringing him or her with you to get tested -- is another great way to protect yourself.
You are in control of your sexual health. Take charge and GYT: Get Yourself Tested!