No judgment. No lectures. Just help.

I think I've been exposed to an STI — what do I do now?

Whatever happened last night, last week, or a while ago — a broken condom, a one-time thing, a partner whose status you don't know — the next right step is the same. Here's exactly what to do.

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Whatever brought you here

This page is for anyone in these situations

You don't need to explain yourself to us. If any of this sounds familiar, testing is the right next step — regardless of the details.

A condom broke or wasn't used

The most common reason people test. It happens — and it doesn't need to become a bigger deal than it is.

You don't know your partner's status

Not knowing is exactly what testing is for. You don't need any information about them — just yourself.

It happened after drinking, or things got hazy

You don't need a clear memory of the night to justify getting tested. It's your call, no explanation needed.

A casual or one-time encounter

Whether it was a first date, an app match, or someone you'd never met before — the process is exactly the same.

You're not ready to tell your regular GP

This service runs independently of your GP. Nothing here reaches your regular medical record.

You're just anxious and want certainty

Anxiety alone is a good enough reason. Testing exists to give you a clear answer, either way.

What to do right now

Three steps, no big commitment

You can do all of this today, without telling anyone else what happened.

STEP 01

Answer a few private questions

A short, confidential online form — no explanation of circumstances required. Takes under 5 minutes.

STEP 02

Get your referral and test

Your pathology referral is emailed within the hour. Visit any bulk-billed lab, whenever suits you.

STEP 03

Get a clear answer

Results by email and SMS in 3–5 days. If anything needs follow-up, a doctor calls you — free, and judgment-free.

If what happened wasn't consensual

This page is written for people seeking routine testing after a sexual encounter. If what happened to you was not consensual, please know that support exists that goes beyond testing. In Australia, 1800RESPECT (1800 737 732) offers confidential, 24/7 support for sexual assault, and can talk through options including reporting, counselling, and medical care. You deserve support either way — testing here remains available to you too, whenever you're ready.

Common questions

Questions people ask in this exact moment

I had unprotected sex once — do I really need to get tested?

Yes, it's worth it. Many STIs have no symptoms at all, so the only way to know for sure is to test. One encounter is enough to warrant it, and testing is quick, private, and doesn't require explaining yourself to anyone.

How soon after a possible exposure should I get tested?

It depends on the infection, since different STIs have different windows before they reliably show up on a test. Book a test as soon as you can regardless — a doctor can advise if a follow-up test later is needed for full accuracy.

Do I have to tell my regular GP about this?

No. This service works independently of your regular GP. Your referral, testing, and results all happen without your GP being notified or involved.

What if I don't know my partner's STI status at all?

That's one of the most common reasons people test — not knowing is exactly the situation testing exists for. You don't need any information about the other person to get tested yourself.

I'm not ready to tell anyone what happened. Can I still do this alone?

Yes. The entire process — the form, payment, referral, lab visit, and results — can be done without telling a partner, friend, or family member anything, at any stage.