Condom Myths vs. Facts: Free Condoms in St. Louis
Condoms have been around for a long time, so there’s also been plenty of time for misinformation to spread. Some myths make people less likely to use them, while others give a false sense of security. The result is that a lot of people are navigating their sexual health with an incomplete or inaccurate picture […]
Summer Travel and Safe Sex: Free Condoms & STD Testing in St. Louis
Summer is here, and for many people, that means travel. For some, that adventurous spirit carries into all aspects of their life. You might be more social, feeling more adventurous, and you might meet someone at a festival, a bar, or through an app in a city that’s new to you. Sex while traveling just […]
What Is Doxy PEP? A Guide to the Newest Tool in STI Prevention
If you’ve been around sexual health conversations recently, you may have heard the term Doxy PEP come up. It’s newer, it’s not as widely known as PrEP, and there’s a fair amount of confusion about what it is, who it’s for, and what it actually does. This is your guide to what Doxy PEP is, […]
Talking to Your Teen About Sex Without Making It Weird
May is National Teen Pregnancy Prevention Month, and it’s also when many parents start thinking about summer. With more free time and fewer structured activities, parents often wonder: is it time to have the talk? The truth is, The Talk isn’t just one conversation. It’s many small talks over the years. The sooner and more […]
STI Treatment 101: What Happens After a Positive Test
A positive STI test can bring up so many new emotions, including stress, shame, or fear. We’re here to tell you: take a breath. Most STIs are treatable, and many are curable. The most important thing is what you do next. Treatment protects your health and helps stop the spread. Step 1. Understand What STI […]
“I Tested Negative…Now What?” STI Test Results to Plan Your Next Steps
Getting a negative STI or HIV test result can feel like a huge relief. But then the second-guessing comes into play. Am I fully in the clear? Do I need to test again? What do I say to partners? A negative result is great news, and it’s a great time to set up a plan […]
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. […]
Winter Illness or STI? Sorting Sore Throats, Rashes, and Flu-like Symptoms
Winter brings coughs and colds. It also can bring your sexual health into question if you’ve been sexually active. Is this a virus or an STI? Some symptoms overlap. Here is how to tell what to test, when to test, and what to do next. Sore Throat After Oral Sex A winter virus can cause […]
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, […]