People who have had sexual or blood contact can speak with a health care provider to decide when and how often they should be tested for STI. It’s usually recommended:
- before sex with a new partner
- after unprotected sex
- after sex with a new partner (whether a condom was used or not)
- if you think your partners may have been exposed to an STI
- if you have symptoms
- every 3-6 months if you or your partners have more than one partner
- every year with your check up