National Black HIV/AIDS Awareness Day: Testing, PrEP, and Care Without Barriers in St. Louis
February 7 is National Black HIV/AIDS Awareness Day. The focus is simple and urgent: increase access to prevention, testing, and treatment, and close long-standing gaps in outcomes for Black communities. The official NBHAAD campaign and federal partners call for action on stigma, access, and early care so people can learn their status and stay healthy. […]
Year-End Sexual Health Reset: Simple Habits to Start Now and Keep in 2026
A reset works best when it is small, clear, and repeatable. Use these steps to build a sexual health routine you can keep all year. Pick Your Testing Cadence Choose a schedule that matches your life. Annual testing works for some. Every three to six months fits those with new or multiple partners. Put the […]
Winter Testing Guide: How to Get Free, Fast STI and HIV Tests During the Holidays
December gets busy. Plans stack up, schedules shift, and health tasks get put on the back burner. Your sexual health should not. Use this quick guide to stay covered in St. Louis, even when your calendar is full. Where To Test In St. Louis Health Stop STL, Testing & Referral Center Walk in for free, […]
What Test Do I Need? A Test Guide by Symptoms and Situations
When you’re dealing with a scary symptom or are contemplating a “was that risky?” moment, the best thing you can do for yourself is shed the shame and treat the issue. For some, the hardest part can be knowing what to test for and when. Use this quick test guide by symptoms and situations to […]
Your Sexual Healthcare Routine
Why Sexual Health Matters and How to Make It a Habit Just like you schedule dentist appointments or annual checkups, your sexual health needs regular attention too. Whether you’re in a committed relationship, dating, exploring, or anything in between, you deserve care, and that includes sexual healthcare. Here’s how to build a sexual healthcare routine […]
Think You’ve Been Exposed to HIV? You Have 72 Hours to Act
When it comes to HIV prevention, timing is everything. If you think you’ve been exposed to HIV—through sex, sexual assault, or sharing needles—you may still be able to prevent infection. But you have to move fast. That’s where PEP (Post-Exposure Prophylaxis) comes in. PEP is a powerful HIV prevention medication you take after a possible […]
10 Common HIV Myths—And the Real Facts You Need to Know
Why Knowing the Facts of HIV Protects Your Health Even after decades of progress in HIV prevention and treatment, misinformation still spreads faster than the virus. From fear-based rumors to outdated science, these myths create unnecessary stigma and stop people from getting tested, treated, or protected. At Health Stop STL, we believe knowledge is power, […]
Beyond Plan B: STI Prevention After Condomless Sex
Emergency Contraception Isn’t the Only “Plan B” When people think about what to do after unprotected sex, preventing pregnancy is usually the first thing that comes to mind. But there’s another crucial part of the conversation: protecting yourself from sexually transmitted infections (STIs). If you’ve recently had condomless sex, there’s more you can do to […]