About WorriedAboutSTDs.com
We exist to close the gap between anxiety and clarity. When people are worried about their sexual health, they deserve straightforward, accurate, non-judgmental information.
Our mission
From uncertainty to clarity
Most sexual health information online is either too clinical to be readable, buried in stigma and fear, or commercially motivated. We set out to build something different: a site that treats readers as intelligent adults, gives them the information they actually need, and helps them decide what to do next.
WorriedAboutSTDs.com covers the full journey — from the anxious hours after an exposure, through to understanding a diagnosis and managing long-term sexual health. Our interactive tools are designed to personalise generic information to your specific situation.
We are an independent resource. We have no commercial relationships with testing companies or pharmaceutical manufacturers. We do not sell or promote test kits. We link to public health advisories and clinic directories so you can find confidential care near you.
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STI topics covered
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In-depth articles
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Editorial standards
How we write and why
Evidence-based
Every article and tool is grounded in current clinical guidelines and peer-reviewed research. We cite our sources and update content when guidance changes.
Non-judgmental
We write for every person, regardless of sexual orientation, relationship structure, or background. There is no place for shame or moralising on this site.
Sourced
Clinical pages list the CDC, USPSTF, HIV.gov, or WHO pages they draw on, with the date those sources were checked.
Accessible
We write in plain English and avoid unnecessary jargon. Where medical terms are necessary, we explain them clearly.
User-centered
Our tools and content are designed around the questions real people ask when they are worried. We take anxiety seriously and aim to give clarity, not more uncertainty.
Private
We do not collect unnecessary personal data. You can use our tools and read our content without creating an account or sharing identifying information.
Our process
How content is created
Compile
Pages are compiled with the help of AI tools from public health sources, primarily the CDC, USPSTF, HIV.gov, and WHO.
Cite
Each clinical page lists the specific sources it draws on, so you can check the original guidance yourself.
Update
We update pages when public health guidance changes, and we keep the last-updated date on the page.
Trusted sources
External resources we recommend
We link to these authoritative organisations throughout our content. They are the primary sources we use when researching and reviewing articles.
What this site is and is not
This site is
- An educational resource about sexual health
- A guide to help you understand your options
- A signposting service to trusted public health resources
- A tool to reduce anxiety through information
This site is not
- —A substitute for medical advice
- —A diagnostic service
- —A replacement for seeing a healthcare provider
- —An emergency service — call 911 or go to the ER for emergencies