Sexually transmitted diseases (STDs) are diseases, or infections, spread through sexual contact and activity. Approximately 1 in 3 people have an STD, but 80% don’t show symptoms. There are many types of STDs, which may be caused by bacteria, viruses or parasites. Some STDs can cause severe health issues and may even lead to death. […]

As women’s reproductive rights remain an ever-pressing issue in today’s society, you may wonder: What is reproductive health care? If you find yourself asking this question, you’re not alone. Reproductive health care is a delicate and multifaceted subject that encompasses women’s physical and mental well-being. In this article, we’ll consider just what reproductive health care […]

Have you ever suspected you have a health issue and need lab tests done? Maybe you just wanted to check out your hormone or vitamin levels to make sure everything’s balanced as it should be. We all know the importance of lab tests. But honestly, sometimes it can be embarrassing to get them done at […]

In some ways, STD tests are similar to oil changes for your car. Depending on your lifestyle, you should get tested after a certain amount of time has passed or after a certain number of sexual partners. Of course, you aren’t a car, and your value and longevity don’t have anything to do with your […]

Finding out that you have a Sexually Transmitted Infection (STI) or Disease  (STD) can come as a huge shock. It can lead to anger, self-blame, fear or stress. Some of the questions you might ask yourself are whether the infection is curable and how it will affect your life. As a woman who is planning […]

The very thought of contracting an STD (or STI) can make you feel vulnerable and scared, and being contacted by a partner who has tested positive for an STI transforms the fear into a reality. For many young adults—and even older adults—there is still a mental stigma attached to STIs, leaving those who test positive […]

Whether you live too far from your primary physician, lack adequate insurance, or simply don’t have enough time to schedule a doctor’s appointment, it’s easy to push your health care needs to the backburner. But when it comes to your health, the cost of going potentially untreated is too high to ignore.  So, what can […]

Order Your At Home STD Test Now At the 2016 AIDS Conference, Prince Harry recently addressed a crowd of young people: “It is time for a new generation of leaders to step forward. It is time for us to step up, to make sure no young person feels any shame in asking for an HIV […]

Every year people across the globe celebrate Gay Pride or LGBT Pride Month, in honor of the 1969 Stonewall riots in NYC. That rebellion on June 28, 1969 is considered the birth of the LGBTQ movement. We’ve come a long way and there’s more to come. So far, 2019  has been a significant year for the LGBTQ […]

Order Your At Home STD Test Now Hopefully you now know about the convenient new way of getting tested for sexually transmitted diseases.   After all, myLAB Box’s innovative at-home service allows you to be tested from the comfort of your own home.  We’re glad that you are considering this option. But, have you found yourself wondering: […]