The only way to “know for sure” if you or anyone else has an STD is to get tested. Testing is faster and easier than ever before. So what are you waiting for? Get Yourself Tested today! Got questions about testing? It's YOUR (Sex) Life has answers.
By the age of 25, one in two young people will get a sexually transmitted disease (STD). Most won't know it. GYT is about taking control of YOUR (sex) life by getting tested - and talking openly about it.
Getting tested is easier than ever before. Urine-based tests are now available for chlamydia and gonorrhea, two of the most common STDs. Rapid HIV tests can provide results in as fast as 20 minutes with a swab inside the mouth. It's YOUR (Sex) Life sums it all up for you, including symptoms (when there are any) and treatment options. What are you waiting for? BRB…GYT Today! So ...GYT... Pass It On!
GYT...ASK FOR IT
The first step for getting tested is to ask to be tested. You can’t assume that your health care provider will bring it up. It’s YOUR (Sex) Life, it’s your responsibility. Here are some tips for having “the talk” with your doc.
MORE ABOUT HIV/AIDS
Did you know that one in five Americans living with HIV today doesn’t know it? The CDC recommends everyone get tested for HIV/AIDS as a matter of routine health care. If you haven’t you’re not alone. Knowing your status is important whether you are HIV positive or not. Early diagnosis and treatment saves lives. And, if you are HIV negative it’s important to stay that way. Check out these FAQs about HIV/AIDS.