STI Testing

Free, Confidential STI Testing

Most STIs have no symptoms — the only way to know is to get tested.
No pressure. No cost. No insurance.

STI or STD? What's the Difference?

You’ll hear both terms, and they basically mean the same thing. STI — sexually transmitted infection — is the term most doctors and the CDC use today, because an infection can be present whether or not it causes symptoms or disease. STD — sexually transmitted disease — was the older term. We use STI because it’s more accurate and less stigmatizing — but we know what you mean either way.

Why Get Tested?

  • Most STIs have no symptoms. You can have one — and pass it to a partner — without ever feeling anything.
  • According to the CDC, about 1 in 5 people in the U.S. has an STI at any given time.
  • More than half of all chlamydia cases are in people ages 15–24. If that’s your age range, regular testing isn’t being cautious — it’s being smart.
  • The good news: chlamydia and gonorrhea, the two most common reportable STIs, are both easily treated when caught early.

STIs and Pregnancy

If you’re pregnant — or might be — an untreated STI can cause real complications:

  • For you: pelvic inflammatory disease (PID), which can cause lasting damage to your reproductive system, including infertility.
  • For your baby, if you continue the pregnancy: preterm birth, low birth weight, or infection during delivery.
  • If you’re considering an abortion: an untreated STI raises your risk of PID and other complications after any procedure.

Catching and treating an STI early protects your health, whatever decision you make about a pregnancy.

What We Offer

  • Free testing for chlamydia and gonorrhea — the two most common reportable STIs in the U.S.
  • Confidential — your results, your privacy, your decision.
  • If your test is positive, we provide a referral for free or low-cost treatment.
  • A private conversation with a nurse or trained advocate. No judgment, no lecture.

What to Expect

A calm, private exam room.
A trained medical staff member performs the ultrasound under the direction of a North Carolina–licensed physician.
You’ll see the screen and talk through the results.
You’ll have time to ask any questions — about the results, your options, or anything else.

Every service is free, confidential, and offered with no pressure and no agenda.