STI checkup
When you come in for an STI checkup, we will talk to you about having the following tests:
- urine test for chlamydia and gonorrhoea
- blood test for HIV and syphilis
HIV window period
When you have a HIV test, it will not tell us anything about any possible HIV exposures from risky sex in the 6 weeks before the day of the HIV test. This 6 week period is called the window period. If you have had risky sex in this 6 week period, you will have to retest. A HIV blood test done during the window period may show a person does not have HIV when in fact they do have HIV.
Condoms and dams
Having sex without condoms or dams increases your chance of getting sexually transmissible infections. We recommend testing for STIs even if condoms or dams are used.
Stay STI free by always using a condom or dam during sexual contact.
Consent. It's as simple as tea.
Helping you understand that consent is as simple as a cup of tea.
Barrier methods
Information about safer sex practices using barrier methods.
Credit: Caddyshack Project