STI tests are quick and easy! Depending on what is being tested a healthcare provider will offer:
- Blood tests.
- Urine sample
- Swabs of the mouth, genitals, cervix, or rectum. These swabs can either be collected by yourself or your healthcare provider
What can I do if I am afraid of needles and nervous to give a blood sample?
- In Whitehorse you can buy something called “Emla Cream” from most pharmacies. It numbs your skin when you put it on 1hr before giving a blood sample.
- You can also tell your healthcare provider you are nervous, and they ensure you are as comfortable as possible.