How Soon Can I Get Tested for STIs After Unprotected Sex?

Posted On: August 10, 2019

We like to think we are always responsible for our bodies and sexual health and take the necessary precautions e.g. protected sex – but being humans, we might not always do the “right thing”.

Or we may have been the unfortunate recipient of rape/ assault/ “stealthing” – a despicable sexual act where a person with a penis takes off the condom halfway through the sexual act.

I am sorry about any stress you’re going through and I hope you can get the emotional support you required. I am resharing this infographic because there is a lot of anxiety and stress around exposure to possible STI (sexually transmitted infections). When can you get tested for STIs? When will the STI show up? I hope this at a glance infographic supports you even though I didn’t create it.

Source: STD Check https://www.stdcheck.com/blog/how-soon-get-tested-for-stds-unprotected-sex/

About Dr. Martha Tara Lee

Surrounded by friends who were sexually inhibited and struck by dire lack of positive conversations around sex and sexuality in Singapore, Dr. Martha Tara Lee set out to make a positive difference in embarking on her doctorate in human sexuality before launching Eros Coaching in 2009. Today, she remains dedicated to working with individuals and couples who wish to lead self-actualised and pleasure-filled lives.

She also holds certificates in counselling, coaching and sex therapy, and her fourth degree – a Masters in Counselling in May 2018. In practice for more than 10 years, she is the only certified sexuality educator and certified sexuality educator supervisor by the American Association of Sexuality Educators, Counselors and Therapists (AASECT) in Singapore.

Often cited in the local media, Dr. Lee is the appointed sex expert for Men’s Health Singapore, and Men’s Health Malaysia. She was recognised as one of ‘Top 50 Inspiring Women Under 40′ by Her World in July 2010, and one of ‘Top 100 Inspiring Women’ by CozyCot in March 2011. She has published four books: Love, Sex and Everything In-BetweenOrgasmic YogaFrom Princess to Queen and {Un}Inhibited.

Martha works with individuals and couples in private coaching sessions, and conducts her own workshops. She takes prides in making sure all her workshops are also fun, educational, and sex-positive. This comes easily to her because even though she is extremely dedicated and serious about her work, she fundamentally believes that sex is meant to be fun, wonderful, amazing and sacred. As such, this serious light-heartedness has shone through again and again. For her full profile, click here. Email her here.

         
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