The scenario goes something like this… You’ve recently met someone new and ended up engaging in sexual activity before you could get up the courage to suggest that you each get tested for sexually
STI
Hepatitis A and Sexual Transmission
Hepatitis A has been in the local news lately, specifically related to infections identified in restaurant industry employees. While Hepatitis A is most often spread by ingestion of food or water
What Can I Expect When Visiting Clarity Testing Clinic?
First time visitors to Clarity Testing Clinic often wonder what the visit will be like. We want you to know, so here is an inside look at what happens at the clinic. Clarity Testing Clinic
Pap Smears: Answers to 5 Common Questions
What exactly is a Pap smear? We often experience women equating a vaginal exam with a Pap smear. A Pap smear is a type of laboratory test that is performed on women as a screening test to look
Oral Sex and STIs
Melissa* came in to Clarity Testing Clinic with symptoms of Chlamydia—unusual vaginal discharge, burning with urination and abnormal bleeding. She wasn’t too surprised when her test result for
How much do STI tests cost?
Clarity Testing Clinic is part of a nonprofit organization, funded by generous donors who care about you. This allows Clarity Testing Clinic to offer clinic visits, on-site testing and exams, and
STIs and Infertility
Audrey1, a 22 year old young woman came to the clinic for Sexually Transmitted Infection (STI) testing because she recently heard rumors that a previous sexual partner of hers had an infection of
How Do I Know if I Have an STI or STD?
Everyone loves a free gift, right? Who wouldn’t want a free drink from Starbucks? What is even nicer is a free gift when you least expect it. Like when you’ve had a hard morning and you hit the
How soon should I get tested after unprotected sex?
If you are concerned you may have been exposed to an STI, schedule a visit with your physician or local STI clinic as soon as possible. Sometimes symptoms of an infection will show up within a day.
What’s the difference between an STI and STD?
Are you confused about the difference between a STD and STI? You're not alone. With the increased use of the term STI, Clarity wants to clarify what's up with the change. To start off, the acronym