Knowing your status doesn’t have to be scary. Find out which test you need, how often you need it, and if it actually involves peeing in a cup.
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Alice Mongkongllite / BuzzFeed
Reason #482 to get tested: Most infections come with no symptoms at all. So unless your genitals are psychic, you need regular screenings whenever you're at risk. And just because an STI isn't causing symptoms, that doesn't mean it's harmless. Untreated chlamydia and gonorrhea in cisgender women or trans men can lead to chronic pelvic pain, ectopic pregnancy, and even infertility.
That's huge considering this group makes up just a quarter of the sexually active population, according to a 2013 report from the CDC.
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