Testing and check-ups
Not medical advice
No Strings Men is not a healthcare provider. We do not diagnose, treat, or give medical guidance. The information here is general wellbeing and signposting only. It is not complete, may not apply to your situation, and is not a substitute for speaking to a qualified clinician or sexual health service.
If you are worried about symptoms, exposure, or your health, contact your GP, a local sexual health clinic, or NHS 111 (England) for advice on where to get help. In an emergency, use emergency services.
Why testing matters
Many STIs can be present without symptoms. Regular testing, especially when you have new partners, helps you look after yourself and others. Only a clinician or sexual health service can tell you which tests you need and how to interpret results.
Where to go (England)
- GP can refer or advise on local services.
- Local sexual health clinics (often free and confidential). Search the NHS website for services near you.
- NHS 111 can help if you are unsure where to turn (available 24/7 in England).
- Wales, Scotland, and Northern Ireland have their own NHS entry points. Use official NHS or equivalent sites for your nation.
Free HIV testing and information (England)
SH.UK offers free NHS sexual health self-sampling kits in England, including HIV tests where you are eligible. Visit SH.UK
It Starts With Me (Terrence Higgins Trust) explains HIV testing, prevention, and related topics. Visit It Starts With Me
Support, charities, and helplines lists organisations that can help you find information.