Take Action!
The only way to know if you have an STD is to get tested.
Make an Appointment at Your Health Center or Clinic
If you think you may be at risk, talk to your doctor about STDs. To find an STD clinic near you, call 1-800-CDC-INFO (1-800-232-4636).
Get checked regularly for STDs, especially if you are under age 25. Encourage your partner(s) to get tested.
Stay Safe
The best way to protect yourself from STDs is to not have sex, or to wait until you are in a relationship with only one person and you have both been tested.
There are other things you can do to protect yourself from infection:
- Use a latex condom every time you have vaginal, anal, or oral sex.
- Be faithful (this means you and your partner only have sex with each other and no one else).
- Make sure your partner has been tested for STDs.
