What is an STD home test and what do you use it for?

STD stands for Sexually Transmitted Disease. It is an infection with a bacterium, virus or parasite that you can get after unprotected sex.

Have you had unprotected sex and want to make sure you haven’t contracted an STD? Then put together your own package now and take the STD self-test! It allows you to easily test yourself for an STD by taking a sample from the vagina, penis, anus or mouth. This is then analyzed for the presence of an STD-causing pathogen such as a bacterium, virus or parasite.

What can I recognize STDs from?

The various STDs can cause a wide range of symptoms. These include pain in the lower abdomen or balls, discharge from vagina or penis, complaints of general sickness and more. In many cases, however, no symptoms develop despite infection. This can have serious consequences for both long-term health and the further spread of the STD. Therefore, it is best to buy an STD test in time, that way you will protect yourself and others.

When is the best time to test for an STD?

Each STD has a different incubation period – the time it takes for the STD to express itself after the infection is contracted. Therefore, it is important to test only after that specific period, to avoid a false negative result. Of course, if you suspect an STD, you can pre-order your STD test online.

At home chlamydia test

Infection with this STD results in symptoms after about 14 days. It is therefore best to test for this only 3 weeks after the risk contact, or immediately upon symptoms.

How does an STD self-test work and how do I get my results?

Each STD test kit includes clear instructions that allow you to take your own test at various locations. For example, if you choose vaginal and anal sampling in your package, you will receive instructions for both sampling. You can also check out the instructional videos on our website.

After we receive the collection(s) in our laboratory, we will give you your results within 48 hours. You get it online, via the QR code found in your STD test kit. So keep this code handy.

Positive? No reason to panic. Most STDs can be treated well with a course of antibiotics. If you are pregnant and have been infected with an STD, treatment is extra important! When left untreated, many STDs lead to (serious) health problems in the (unborn) baby.

You will receive a medical certificate from us, which you can use to go to your own doctor for treatment.

Gonorrhea

A gonorrhea infection expresses itself after about 14 days, making it best to test for this STD only 3 weeks after risk contact. In case of complaints, it is best to test immediately.

Trichomonas

The incubation period of this STD is 21 days, making it best to wait 4 weeks to test after risk contact. Unless you experience symptoms, then test immediately.

Mycoplasma

After 28 days, symptoms caused by a mycoplasma infection may only manifest themselves. It is therefore best to test for this STD only when there are persistent symptoms that are not due to chlamydia or gonorrhea.

Genital herpes

Within a period of 4 days, a herpes infection can manifest itself. Test yourself immediately when blisters appear.

How does an STD self-test work and how do I get my results?

Each STD test kit includes clear instructions that allow you to take your own test at various locations. For example, if you choose vaginal and anal sampling in your package, you will receive instructions for both sampling. You can also check out the instructional videos on our website.

After we receive the collection(s) in our laboratory, we will give you your results within 48 hours. You get it online, via the QR code found in your STD test kit. So keep this code handy.

Positive? No reason to panic. Most STDs can be treated well with a course of antibiotics. If you are pregnant and have been infected with an STD, treatment is extra important! When left untreated, many STDs lead to (serious) health problems in the (unborn) baby.

You will receive a medical certificate from us, which you can use to go to your own doctor for treatment.

What STDs are there and what symptoms do they cause?

There are a lot of different STDs, which also cause different symptoms. With an STD self-test from Easly, you can find out which STD you are dealing with. Put together your own STD test kit to test for a particular STD or choose a comprehensive STD test such as the STD test complete from Easly.

Below we list the most common STDs and their symptoms:

At home chlamydia test

Chlamydia does not always cause symptoms, making it one of the most common STDs. The bacteria that cause this STD can be located in the penis, vagina, anus or throat. This STD can be treated with antibiotics.

Complaints women:

• Pain or burning sensation when urinating
• Pain or blood from the vagina during or after intercourse
• More or different discharge/moisture from the vagina
• Itching at the anus
• Blood or mucus in the stool
• Pain in the lower abdomen
• Fever

Complaints men:

• Pain or burning sensation when urinating
• Discharge from the penis (especially in the morning)
• Itching at or discharge from the anus
• Blood or mucus in the stool
• Pain in the balls

Gonorrhea

Gonorrhea, known as the clap, is a sexually transmitted disease (STD) caused by the bacterium Neisseria gonorrhoeae. Infection with gonorrhea often occurs through contact between penis, vagina and anus, but can also occur through contact with the throat, hands and even sex toys.

Complaints women:

• Pain or burning sensation when urinating
• More or abnormal discharge
• Intermediate blood loss
• Pain in the lower abdomen

Complaints men:

• Burning sensation or pain when urinating
• Pus-like discharge from the penis (gonorrhea)

Thrihomonas

Trichomonas is caused by a parasite transmitted through the mucous membranes of the sexual organs, secretions, pre-cum and semen. This STD often causes inflammation in the vagina, urethra or bladder. This infection can also be treated well with proper medication.

Complaints women:

• Itching of the vagina
• More and abnormal (greenish) discharge
• Red/thick labia
• Pain when urinating

Complaints men:

• Burning sensation or pain when urinating
• Small amount of discharge

Mycoplasma

The mycoplasma genitatlium bacterium causes the sexually transmitted disease mycoplasma. This bacterium can cause symptoms, especially in men, in the form of inflammation of the urethra. Possibly, mycoplasma can lead to inflammation of the cervix and/or fallopian tubes in women, but there is still not enough consensus on this in medical science.

Complaints women:

• Pain in the pelvis
• Pain when urinating
• Abdominal pain
• Bleeding
• Lots of separation
• Pain during sex

Complaints men:

• Inflammations of the urethra
• Burning sensation when urinating
• Pain in the testicle
• Separation

Herpes

Herpes is a common virus that can cause blisters on your genitals or mouth. This STD is spread through skin-to-skin contact, usually through sex or kissing. If you do not treat herpes, the symptoms may disappear after a few weeks, although the virus remains present in your body and the symptoms may return after some time.

Complaints:

• Blisters around the genitals
• Sores around the genitals
• Itching around the genitals
• Burning sensation when urinating

Syphilis

Syphilis, also called lues, can be transmitted when the mucous membranes of the vagina, penis, anus or mouth come into contact with the sores or blisters caused by syphilis. Each stage (except the latent stage) of syphilis infection is characterized by different symptoms. If you have tested positive for syphilis, you should be treated with antibiotics.

Complaints:

• Red ulcer in or on the genitals
• Flu-like symptoms
• Rash on the trunk, palms and soles of the feet
• Bumps around the genitals
• Bald spots on the scalp