Every sexually active guy and girl should be tested regularly.  It’s important for you to talk to a healthcare provider about how often is right for you, but here are some general guidelines for people under the age of 26:

• ONCE PER YEAR if you’re in a relationship where you and your partner only have sex with each other and no one else.
• At least EVERY 6 MONTHS if you suspect or know that your partner is also having sex with someone other than you.
• At least EVERY 6 MONTHS if you have more than one partner.
• EACH TIME you have a new sex partner.
• AS SOON AS POSSIBLE if your partner tests positive for an STD.
• AS SOON AS POSSIBLE if you or your partner has any symptoms, including:
  • unusual discharge from your genitals
  • a burning feeling when you urinate (pee)
  • genital itching
  • if you see one or more sores on your genital area 

   

• DURING YOUR 1ST TRIMESTER OF PREGNANCY (or as soon as you begin pre-natal care

Every sexually active guy and girl should be tested regularly.