myLab Box Launches At-Home STD Test For College Students

By Lorena Roberts on September 6, 2018

So you’re a college student. You’re probably going to have sex. And when you do, let’s hope you aren’t wondering if your partner is clean. Let’s hope you’ve discussed it beforehand (and for both of your sakes, I hope it’s not mid-makeout and decently intoxicated at a party). When you decide to start having sex, it’s important that you know all there is to know about the physical and emotional toll it takes on your body — of which, the physical part, can be a bit intimidating.

I know how embarrassing it is to roll up to the campus health center and ask to be tested for STDs. For some reason, college students find it more comforting to just keep telling themselves they’re clean without really knowing whether or not they are. And even worse, those of us who just “assume” they’re clean because they don’t have any symptoms… oh my.

But I have good news, there’s an at-home (or in-your-dorm-room) STD testing kit that you can get delivered right to your door, provided by the first nationwide at-home STD testing company myLab Box. It’ll come in discreet packaging, so your whole floor (or even your roommate) won’t know what it is. It’ll take about five minutes to complete, and then you’ll be free of the anxiety you’re probably carrying around with you.

It’s genius.

According to a recent press release, myLab Box has launched their “Safe is Sexy Back to College Guide,” with tips and reminders about sexual health. Such as the fact that STDs/STIs can be transmitted orally, sometimes even just by kissing. Just because you’re using condoms doesn’t mean you and your partner are totally protected from STDs. And while there are plenty of STDs/STIs that do have symptoms, there are some that don’t. Getting tested regularly is the only way to ensure you know your status.

“Even though you may know your bedroom partners from class, that’s not the same thing as knowing their STI status. College is often a time when students experiment with their sexual activity, have multiple partners and dates, and play it a little loose with the rules,” said Lora Ivanova, CEO & Co-Founder of myLAB Box. “With as many as 80% of infections showing little to no symptoms, you’ll never know if someone is free and clear of STIs unless they’ve been tested. We hope these tips will be a good reminder to college students to practice safe sex.”

MyLab Box’s at-home test is a quick, private test that can be paid for out-of-pocket. Taking only five minutes to complete, they can be shipped right to your door (in packaging that is discreet, I promise). If you live in one of the many states that offer telemedicine, and most do, you can even speak with a doctor and get prescribed treatment right over the phone, at no extra charge. 

Additionally, myLab Box is offering a 20 percent discount for all of September with the following discount code – backtoschool2018. And for students with either a medical Flexible Savings Account (FSA) or a Health Savings Accounts (HSA) accounts, myLAB Box proudly accepts both FSA and HSA as payment options, making its service even more affordable and accessible for men and women in every state.

We know getting tested is intimidating. But with this at-home test you won’t have to feel anxious about “who you’ll run into” because you’ll have the ability to complete it in the comfort of your dorm room. For more information, visit their website.

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