Actual private STD testing?

[TempletonRat]

I thought I'd caught an STD with this crazy itchy groin rash, but doc just said it was a "severe fungal infection. " It kind of smells like a yeast infection.[Deleted by Admin]

[FiatVoluptas]

I use STDcheck. It isn't free (about $140 for a full panel), but it is super easy and discrete. Results come within 1-2 days. You don't have to show identification or insurance info and you can pay when you want (but results won't be released until you pay). My mongering has slowed down quite a bit over the last several years and I don't BB, so STDcheck works for me about once a month. It is very private. However, I think LA county has a provision that if you test positive for an STD, the LA County Health Department will send a letter to your house. I am not sure how to get around that, unless you use a fake address, which others have said is doable with STDcheck. I pay for the convenience even though there are free options. For those who are doing BB on a weekly basis or more, definitely look into doxyprep as others have mentioned.

On another note, I just had a bad scare in the last week. I had what looked like an ingrown hair at the base of my dick, and a few days later, it turned into a nasty, hollow, wet indentation with high ridges that was not painful at all. I was 99% sure it was primary syphilis, which would have forced me to divulge my activities to my spouse. Well, it isn't syphilis, as my full panel came back clean this morning. I suppose it is an ingrown that got some other type of bacterial infection. It is healing though. This shook me up enough that I am taking a long break from hobbying to reassess my life. I am hypersexual, and a sex addict, but for God's sake, I have great life I have built with my wife and I would not want to lose that.

Stay safe out there!

[LabiaFedora]

I'm sure it was all in my mind, but.

I went to PP once for testing and felt like I shouldn't be there. The reason I felt this way was something like this. PP is primarily a resource for females. And perhaps mostly for females without access to good healthcare, or who were victims of unfortunate circumstances, unplanned pregnancies, etc. Or at least this is what PP has evolved into it over the years. I felt that perhaps if what I just wrote is true, then as a middleaged white male I stick out like a sore thumb. Why would someone like me be there? Alone? The obvious jump to conclusions is because I'm hiding something. In my mind, that makes me appear as the bad guy to anyone else in there who has a much better reason to be there.

Simply put, while the staff and everyone I interacted with were nice and non judgmental, I did not feel comfortable in the waiting room.

Like I said, maybe it's all in my mind.

Thoughts?

IMO it is likely all in your mind, starting with your paranoia. Both for your STD results as well as your subconscious regarding your mongering! PP facilities are actually very nice, and lots of these clinics who treat the underserved have funding. Those same females exist in most clinics, it's just that PP is more widely known and popular. Perhaps you went at a busy time? Shouldn't matter, people go to sites most convenient to them, whether it be privacy, location, what have you. Why do you think there are religious protesters more at PP sites? Popularity. Also, it is the staff's job not to be judgmental, and if they were, it would be extremely insensitive. With today's cancel culture I feel most are on their best behavior at places of employment.

[LabiaFedora]

Yes this was my exact experience when I went PP. I was the only male. But they were helpful and non-judgemental. After that I went back to the county STD clinic, which has its own convenience issues. More because I didn't want to make other women uncomfortable than anything. Some are there for sensitive reasons too.

I had very positive experiences at the STD clinic as far as the staff, except it's inconvenient if there's a long wait etc.

Urgent care is nice in that there usually is very little other people waiting, the hours are convenient (often after hours). But remember. They take insurance (good) but send you a bill (bad for privacy). One good thing about the STD clinic was it was free so there is no bill.

Which clinic? Feel free to DM if needed, TIA.

[FreeWally]

I'm sure it was all in my mind, but.

I went to PP once for testing and felt like I shouldn't be there. The reason I felt this way was something like this. PP is primarily a resource for females. And perhaps mostly for females without access to good healthcare, or who were victims of unfortunate circumstances, unplanned pregnancies, etc. Or at least this is what PP has evolved into it over the years. I felt that perhaps if what I just wrote is true, then as a middleaged white male I stick out like a sore thumb. Why would someone like me be there? Alone? The obvious jump to conclusions is because I'm hiding something. In my mind, that makes me appear as the bad guy to anyone else in there who has a much better reason to be there.

Simply put, while the staff and everyone I interacted with were nice and non judgmental, I did not feel comfortable in the waiting room.

Like I said, maybe it's all in my mind.

Thoughts?

Yes this was my exact experience when I went PP. I was the only male. But they were helpful and non-judgemental. After that I went back to the county STD clinic, which has its own convenience issues. More because I didn't want to make other women uncomfortable than anything. Some are there for sensitive reasons too.

I had very positive experiences at the STD clinic as far as the staff, except it's inconvenient if there's a long wait etc.

Urgent care is nice in that there usually is very little other people waiting, the hours are convenient (often after hours). But remember. They take insurance (good) but send you a bill (bad for privacy). One good thing about the STD clinic was it was free so there is no bill.

[CarGuyF599]

I'm sure it was all in my mind, but.

I went to PP once for testing and felt like I shouldn't be there. The reason I felt this way was something like this. PP is primarily a resource for females. And perhaps mostly for females without access to good healthcare, or who were victims of unfortunate circumstances, unplanned pregnancies, etc. Or at least this is what PP has evolved into it over the years. I felt that perhaps if what I just wrote is true, then as a middleaged white male I stick out like a sore thumb. Why would someone like me be there? Alone? The obvious jump to conclusions is because I'm hiding something. In my mind, that makes me appear as the bad guy to anyone else in there who has a much better reason to be there.

Simply put, while the staff and everyone I interacted with were nice and non judgmental, I did not feel comfortable in the waiting room.

Like I said, maybe it's all in my mind.

Thoughts?

[TempletonRat]

STDCheck is a paid service (last time I checked) . I personally haven't gone to Planned Parenthood, but I think they might provide free STD checks.

I personally go to the AHF Wellness clinics. They have several of them throughout Los Angeles and provide free HIV and STD checks.

AHF has FreeSTDCheck, which by my view is just as good as STDCheck but free.

[Surfaboy]

LA and OC public health clinics are free. I'm not sure if it's a 10-panel but they do test for the major STDs. You'll do blood work, a piss test and an visual inspection and chat on your history. You can share or make up what you feel comfortable.

[ZebraZebra]

STDCheck 10 panel, $140. Planned Parenthood, think fees are based on your stated income?

Between STD check and PP I prefer STDcheck. It tests for more, results are faster, and you get text message notifications, unlike PP which calls you and doesn't give you your results in paper form either. Although PP can be free, $140 is a small price to pay for some peace of mind.

[Oc Amper]

Sorry if this was covered before but these public service places like STDCheck and Planned Parenthood. Are the STD checks for free? I go to urgent care pop ups and its quite pricey for all the tests. Curious.

STDCheck 10 panel, $140. Planned Parenthood, think fees are based on your stated income?

[Bbaka10]

Sorry if this was covered before but these public service places like STDCheck and Planned Parenthood. Are the STD checks for free? I go to urgent care pop ups and its quite pricey for all the tests. Curious.

STDCheck is a paid service (last time I checked) . I personally haven't gone to Planned Parenthood, but I think they might provide free STD checks.

I personally go to the AHF Wellness clinics. They have several of them throughout Los Angeles and provide free HIV and STD checks.

[Tbtbfftb]

Sorry if this was covered before but these public service places like STDCheck and Planned Parenthood. Are the STD checks for free? I go to urgent care pop ups and its quite pricey for all the tests. Curious.

I've done both STDCheck and Planned Parenthood. In both experiences I have not had any issues with privacy.

I will note, in both instances I did not test positive for anything. I wouldn't know what happens if I did, what record would need to be kept public, so far so good.

Everything is via private email, they never mail anything to address provided or text anything, unless you want them to.

I think the main reason is, it's probably the first thing that pops up in a search for STD testing and privacy, that may be why so many people us it?

[LKChan]

I've done both STDCheck and Planned Parenthood. In both experiences I have not had any issues with privacy.

I will note, in both instances I did not test positive for anything. I wouldn't know what happens if I did, what record would need to be kept public, so far so good.

Everything is via private email, they never mail anything to address provided or text anything, unless you want them to.

I think the main reason is, it's probably the first thing that pops up in a search for STD testing and privacy, that may be why so many people us it?

Sorry if I'm being a little dense, but I'm curious as to why so many people are using STDCheck as a solution for STD testing. When there are a lot of free testing centers across Los Angeles.

Is it because you have a significant other and don't want them to potentially find a positive test result? Are there other reasons I'm not thinking about?

I heard that a positive test result stays on your medical record, but still not sure how big of a deal that is.

I'm genuinely curious if anyone can enlighten me.

[FreeWally]

Yeah. It probably has something to do with having a significant other. I always go to the LA County clinics for my services. And everything for me is free since I have no insurance! All my testing is free, all my treatment is free if I need it, they give me Prep for free and recently I got my hepatitis A and B shots for free. They are trying to convince me to go on DoxyPrep. I'm thinking about since there are so many reports of the Clap and gonorrhea going around the k-girl scene. Being single is the best! No spouse / girlfriend to worry about my hobby.

Just want to add that any specialist STD clinic (county-run STD clinic or Planned Parenthood) has been good about privacy. I had to call in to get my result. As far as I know for most test all places send to the same labs anyways. I would avoid going to a family doctor of course. But it is funny that any non-free place is going to send you an insurance bill for the visit unless you have set it to paperless.

[Paul Sgv]

Sorry if I'm being a little dense, but I'm curious as to why so many people are using STDCheck as a solution for STD testing. When there are a lot of free testing centers across Los Angeles.

Is it because you have a significant other and don't want them to potentially find a positive test result? Are there other reasons I'm not thinking about?

I heard that a positive test result stays on your medical record, but still not sure how big of a deal that is.

I'm genuinely curious if anyone can enlighten me.

Yeah. It probably has something to do with having a significant other. I always go to the LA County clinics for my services. And everything for me is free since I have no insurance! All my testing is free, all my treatment is free if I need it, they give me Prep for free and recently I got my hepatitis A and B shots for free. They are trying to convince me to go on DoxyPrep. I'm thinking about since there are so many reports of the Clap and gonorrhea going around the k-girl scene. Being single is the best! No spouse / girlfriend to worry about my hobby.