I don't know if I have an STI or not

The only way to know for sure is to get tested. You can't tell by looking or by how you feel, because most STIs don't have obvious symptoms.

If you've had unprotected sex, or if something feels different (unusual discharge, pain when peeing, sores, itching), getting tested is the smart thing to do. But even if you feel completely fine, you could still have an STI without knowing. Chlamydia, for example, usually has no symptoms at all.

Getting tested is easy. You can go to a sexual health clinic, your GP, or in many areas you can order a free home testing kit online. Most tests are just a urine sample or a blood test. It's quick, it's confidential, and you don't need your parents' permission.

If you do have something, most STIs are treatable. The sooner you find out, the easier it is to deal with. Waiting and worrying is worse than finding out.

The only way to know if you have an STI is to get tested. You cannot tell just by looking or by how you feel. Most STIs have no symptoms at all.

If you have had unprotected sex, or if something feels different like unusual discharge, pain when peeing, or itching, getting tested is the right thing to do.

Testing is easy. You can go to a sexual health clinic, your GP, or order a free test kit online in many areas. Most tests are just a urine sample or blood test. It is quick, free, and private.

If you do have something, most STIs are treatable. Finding out is better than worrying.