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If I don’t have symptoms, do I need to have STI testing?

Yes!! All forms of sex (oral, anal, vaginal) carry a risk for spreading STIs. And more importantly it’s very common to have an STI and have no symptoms at all. In fact, most females with gonorrhea do not have any obvious signs of infection. Males may experience a discharge from their penis but they may also not know they have it. So get tested!