Home STD Tests
- Tests for 5 of the most common STIs
- Results available just 24 hours after lab receipt from an accredited specialist laboratory
- Can be performed at home in just 10 minutes, including medical consultation
That's what we test for
Infections often proceed without symptoms.
Every day, over 1 million people worldwide are infected with STIs.
Chlamydia are bacterial infections of the mucous membranes, caused by the bacterium Chlamydia trachomatis. They primarily lead to inflammation of the urethra, genital tract, and rectum.
Contagion via:
Oral
Anus
Vaginal
If symptoms appear, they show up one to three weeks after infection: discharge from the urethra or vagina, itching, burning, and pain during urination. In women, the infection is often asymptomatic.
The transmission occurs during sexual intercourse through direct mucous membrane contact: vaginal, anal, or oral. Chlamydia can also be transmitted from the mother to the newborn during birth.
Chlamydia can be effectively treated with antibiotics. It is important to complete the full course of medication and for sexual partners to also be treated to prevent reinfection.
If left untreated, chlamydia can lead to pelvic inflammatory disease, inflammation of the prostate, testicles, and epididymis, as well as infertility. In women, the infection can block the fallopian tubes, making it impossible for the egg to be transported.
Syphilis is a bacterial infectious disease caused by the bacterium Treponema pallidum. It progresses in several stages and, if left untreated, can affect the skin, mucous membranes, lymph nodes, as well as the cardiovascular and nervous systems.
Contagion via:
Oral
Analysis
Vaginal
Stage 1: painless ulcer (chancre) at the entry site. Stage 2 (weeks later): skin rash, fever, and swollen lymph nodes. Stage 3: severe damage to the heart, brain, and other organs.
Syphilis is transmitted through direct contact with a syphilis sore, usually during unprotected sexual intercourse (vaginal, anal, or oral). Transmission through infected skin contact is also possible.
Syphilis can be treated effectively with antibiotics and is completely curable in early stages. Complete therapy and treatment of all sexual partners are important.
Left untreated, syphilis can lead to severe damage to the cardiovascular and nervous systems. In the third stage, paralysis, dementia, and blindness (neurosyphilis) are imminent.
HIV (Human Immunodeficiency Virus) specifically targets and weakens CD4 cells (T-helper cells) of the immune system over time. If left untreated, the infection can progress to AIDS, the stage at which the immune system is so weakened that life-threatening illnesses occur.
Transmission via:
Blood
Vaginal
Anatomy
Shortly after infection: flu-like symptoms (fever, fatigue, swollen lymph nodes). Often no symptoms for many years thereafter. In the AIDS stage: severe opportunistic infections and weight loss.
HIV is transmitted through infectious bodily fluids: blood, semen, vaginal fluid, and breast milk. The main routes of transmission are unprotected sex and sharing needles.
HIV is not curable, but it is very well controllable with antiretroviral therapy (ART). With consistent ART, the viral load drops below the detection limit, meaning transmission is no longer possible (U=U: Undetectable = Untransmittable).
Without treatment, HIV progresses to AIDS, accompanied by life-threatening infections and tumors. With early ART, a near-normal life expectancy is possible.
Gonorrhea (the clap) is a bacterial infection caused by Neisseria gonorrhoeae. It primarily affects the mucous membranes of the urethra, cervix, rectum, and throat. Transmission occurs via:
Oral
Anal
Vaginal
Purulent discharge from the urethra or vagina, burning and pain during urination. In cases of rectal infection: discharge and pain in the rectum. In women, the infection is often asymptomatic.
Gonorrhea is transmitted through unprotected sexual contact: vaginal, anal, and oral. Transmission from mother to newborn during birth (conjunctivitis) is also possible.
Treatment is with antibiotics. Due to increasing resistance, gonorrhea requires targeted therapy. Sexual partners must also be treated.
Untreated, gonorrhea can lead to inflammatory pelvic diseases, infertility, and chronic pain. In men, epididymitis is a risk.
Hepatitis C is a viral liver disease caused by the hepatitis C virus (HCV). It can be acute or chronic and can lead to long-term inflammation of liver tissue, liver cirrhosis, or liver cancer. Transmission via:
Blood
Anatomy
Often asymptomatic in the acute phase. If symptoms occur: fatigue, yellowing of the skin and eyes (jaundice), nausea, and a feeling of pressure in the upper abdomen. Chronic courses often remain unnoticed for years.
Hepatitis C is mainly transmitted through blood contact, e.g., through shared needles, unsterile tattoo needles, or medical instruments. Sexual transmission is rare but can occur, especially during anal sex, as this often leads to small mucosal injuries and thus unnoticed blood contact.
Hepatitis C can be cured in over 95% of cases with modern direct-acting antiviral medications (DAAs), usually within 8–12 weeks without significant side effects.
Over years, a chronic hepatitis C infection can lead to liver fibrosis and cirrhosis. In the worst-case scenario, hepatocellular carcinoma (liver cancer) develops.
Here's how it works
1. Test kit
Order your Reality Check easily online and receive it at home within a few days. Your package will be discreetly and neutrally packaged so that no one will know what's inside.
2. Activation
Activate your test using the enclosed QR code. Your Reality Check includes everything you need to perform the test, including instructions.
3. Samples
Take the samples according to the enclosed instructions, pack them as described there and send them free of charge in the return envelope to our partner laboratory.
4. Results
Once your samples have arrived at our partner laboratory, you will receive your results within 24 hours: digitally, securely and with absolute confidentiality.
How to protect yourself effectively against STIs
- Communication: Open communication about sexual health shows responsibility. Talk about your last test, protective measures, and sexual health – this protects both partners and builds trust.
- Condoms & Femidoms: They are highly reliable in protecting against HIV and significantly reduce the risk of chlamydia, gonorrhea, and trichomoniasis. However, they do not offer 100% protection, as some STIs like herpes or syphilis can also be transmitted through uncovered skin areas.
- Regular STI Testing: Many STIs are asymptomatic but are treatable to fully curable with timely diagnosis. For people with multiple partners, testing every 3-6 months is recommended.
[Don’t panic,] we got you!
If your test result is positive, we won’t leave you alone. We provide comprehensive support with clear information about your result and the next steps. If needed, we can also connect you with appropriate doctors in your area. The earlier an infection is detected, the easier it is to treat. With our test, you will receive your result within 24 hours after the sample arrives at the lab.
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Lina, 29
The process was super easy and the instructions were clear. The results came back much faster than with other tests. I'll never go anywhere else again!
Fabian, 37
Finally, a test where I didn't feel uncomfortable. My quality of life has improved immediately. I'll definitely be back! Thank you, thank you, thank you!
Laura, 34
The test was really straightforward. I especially appreciated that everything was confidential. That gave me added peace of mind.
Noah, 25
It couldn't be more simple. No waiting times for appointments, doctors, etc. It also saves you all the associated hassle. Highly recommended.
Mary, 24
The first test that didn't leave me feeling uneasy. I was particularly impressed by how well thought out the whole thing is. Thank you for the great service.
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Our test reliably detects five of the most common sexually transmitted infections: Chlamydia, gonorrhea, syphilis, hepatitis C and HIV.
You can conveniently order your test kit online and receive it discreetly packaged at home. There, you take the samples, follow the enclosed instructions, and send them in the free return envelope to our certified partner laboratory. You will then receive your results securely and confidentially digitally in your EveryHealth account.
Return shipping via post takes approximately 1-3 business days. As soon as your samples arrive at the partner laboratory, the analysis will begin immediately. From this point on, you will typically receive your results within 24 hours: digitally, securely, and accessible only to you. We will notify you as soon as they are available. Please note that weekends and holidays may delay the process.
We place the utmost importance on data protection. Your order will arrive in neutral packaging with no indication of the contents. The laboratory analysis is anonymized, and your results will be provided exclusively in compliance with GDPR and encrypted in your secure customer account.
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