Being sexually active and simultaneously scared to get tested for sexually transmitted infections is stressful.
Fortunately, being able to google search STI symptoms is not an admissions requirements for medical school.
The only way to know the truth about an STI status is to get tested.
A practical and convenient approach for testing is to buy a self-test kit. The downside is a potential lack of support or direction after getting unexpected [or even expected] test results. At-home testing kits are not all guaranteed accurate. The FDA-backed at-home HIV test has clinical research behind it.
A more spiritual approach to relieve shame or guilt surrounding sexual activity and possible consequences, is to consider confessing fears about getting tested to a close friend or disinterested party.
Relatively large intervals between an STI test, opting not to see the results of an STI test or never having testing done is not uncommon.
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