Sex and openness on this topic have changed a lot over the past few decades.
Yet,
research has found that there is still a knowledge gap among American adults
when it comes to sexually transmitted infections (STIs).
It is no
wonder this country is seeing spikes in gonorrhea, chlamydia and syphilis.
Decline in condom use is one reason, and perhaps fewer people are receiving
care due to budget cuts.
A study
conducted by an online agency has found that the average score to answers to
their sex questionnaire was awfully poor.
Talking
about sexual health is still taboo as people feel it is a personal and
sensitive issue.
And that
is why there is a lot of misinformation going around.
At the
same time people who fear they have indulged in risky behavior are keen to get
tested. After all, it is a question of their health and also that of their
loved ones.
But
people want to get tested as discreetly as possible.
How do men get tested for STDs in Arlington?
Frankly
this question is applicable to women too.
There is
no need to worry. You have private and confidential options.
Visit your primary care doctor
There are
several good reasons why you must do so. For one, doctors are familiar with
sexually transmitted infections. Some are simple bacterial infections that can
be easily treated with antibiotics. You must also keep in mind that doctors are
bound by confidentiality tenets to keep their patients’ privacy.
You can visit a nearby walk-in
clinic
In Arlington
you can visit an urgent care facility that is open all seven days. No
appointment is needed and an added bonus is that same day STD treatment is
available. This Arlington
quick STD test clinic is worth considering.
Visit Planned Parenthood
This is a
national body with more than 700 centers across the country. It offers
confidential testing and treatment. Planned Parenthood is a good option if you
are worried about insurance or do not want to see your family doctor.
Home test kit
This is a
good option. These are self-collection types you can order online.
Every
purchase comes with guidelines, the materials for sample collection and prepaid
shipping both ways.
Many
insurance plans cover the cost of at-home test kits.
Walk-in
clinics, your primary care physicians and online doctors can provide you with
vital information that help you to know the symptoms and consequences of
sexually transmitted infections.
These are
Covid-19 times and you may be in isolation. You may desist from visiting a
doctor. Using online resources to get information is the best option at this
time.
An online
medical professional offers personalized, confidential advice to anyone who
needs it.
Just
because you are in lockdown does not mean you must compromise on your sexual or
reproductive health. Any laxity on your part can leave you with long-lasting
complications or even infertility.
