Can You Catch STDs From Sex Toys?
↵You Probably Have an STD and Don’t Know It
Bad news! It’s very likely that you are walking around with a sexually transmitted infection (STI) right now. We’re just saying… the facts don’t lie. Truth is, one in three people have an STI. That’s right: if you have had even a single sexual encounter, you have a one-third chance of having one, too. The […]
STD Myths, Misconceptions and Real World Risks
Here at myLAB Box, we want to make sure you always have the resources you need to score high on the sexual health IQ scale. You’ll hear lots of “facts” out there about sexually transmitted diseases (STDs) and HIV, but you can’t believe everything you’re told. In truth, the rate of STDs is increasing. This […]
↵How Managing the Symptoms of HIV Can Help Prevent AIDS
The early symptoms of HIV* are generally reminiscent of the flu. Headaches, fever, sore throat and a body rash are usually the first and most common symptoms to arise. Less commonly, you may experience other flu-like symptoms, such as swollen lymph nodes, fatigue, nausea, night sweats, muscle aches and joint pains. Test Yourself Often […]
↵The Myths and Truths About Same Day STD Testing
Many clinics offer same day STD testing. However, what they don’t tell you is the various myths and truths behind this slightly misleading term. The myths First and foremost, getting tested the same day you walk into a clinic does not necessarily mean you’ll get results that day. The fastest possible turnaround time is often […]
↵Can I Use a Homemade STD Test?
↵The Gonorrhea Cure That May Not Surprise You
A gonorrhea cure is obviously the first thing on your mind if you find yourself experiencing symptoms. Luckily, it’s 2017 and the cure for gonorrhea has been around since the 1930s. No surprise Since gonorrhea is a bacterial infection, it’s no surprise that the cure is antibiotics. Specifically, the CDC* recommends a single dose of […]
STDs Are Gross! Myth vs. Reality
Order Your At Home STD Test Now STD Awareness Month may be over, but that is no reason for you to stop being safe. At myLAB Box, the first and only nationwide at-home STD testing service, we’ve created this helpful infographic, featuring some of the most common STD are gross myths, including: Myth: You Only […]