We provide free STD and STI testing through the Clark County Health Department.
If you are concerned that you might have an STD or STI, please contact us.
We can provide information and referral for free testing.
Sexual Health
Sexually Transmitted Diseases and Your Body
Any time a person engages in sexual activity with a partner, there is a chance of contracting a sexually transmitted disease (STD). Condoms and other barrier methods may help to reduce certain risks of contracting an STD, but these methods are only a type of risk reduction, not risk elimination. Many STDs show no signs of symptoms. It is important to be tested regularly.
Could I Have an STD?
If a person is sexually active, they are at risk for a sexually transmitted disease. Many STDs are curable so long as they are caught early enough and have no long-term effects. If an STD is left untreated it can cause damage, sometimes even permanent damage. This is why consistent testing and early detection are important. Even if you were sexually active and you are not showing any signs or symptoms, you could still have an STD and you can still transmit it to your partner(s). Even if your partner says they have been tested, there is no way to verify that. The only way to ensure that you do not contract an STD is to not have sex or engage in sex-like activities with a partner(s).
How Do I Prevent an STD?
If you are sexually active you are at risk for a sexually transmitted disease. Condoms and other barrier methods are only risk reductions, not risk elimination. Abstinence is the only way to be sure the you have not and will not contract an STD. This means not engaging in vaginal, oral, or anal sex.
What If I Tested Positive for an STD?
Some STDs are curable with treatment. If you tested positive for an STD, you should talk with your doctor about beginning a treatment plan. Do not engage in sexual activity because it is transmittable. There is help, hope, and healing that can be achieved after an STD. Call us today to speak with a peer consultant confidentially without shame or judgement.
Who Should Be Tested for a Sexually Transmitted Disease?
Anyone, no matter what your age, if you have engaged in any sexually activity with a partner(s) should be tested.
Is It Possible My Partner Lied to Me About Having an STD?
People can and do lie about their STD status and/or sexual history. Even if you take the time to get to know your partner before engaging in sexual activity, it is still possible for them to lie about their sexual health. You are at risk for an STD any time you engage in sexual activity with a partner(s).
My Partner Told Me They Have an STD. Should I Be Tested?
If you have engaged in any sexual activity with someone who has been infected with an STD then you should seek testing immediately and stop all sexual contact.
In the United States there are 110 million men and women infected with STDs. We are here to offer help and hope. We can refer you to STD testing in your area and give you both guidance and support no matter what the results of your test. Getting tested for STDs is harmless and easy. Call us today for help and support.
Sexually Transmitted Diseases Data and Statistics. Center for Disease Control and Prevention Website: https://www.cdc.gov/std/stats/default.htm. Published October 2, 2019. Retrieved June 8, 2020.
