How STI Testing Brands Are Destigmatizing Sexual Health

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September 26, 2022

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We live in an era of convenience, and healthcare is no different. Telehealth appointments and Direct-To-Consumer (DTC) prescription drugs have made waiting hours at the doctor’s office or stopping by the pharmacy a thing of the past. COVID only amplified the need for these services. Between people’s trepidation at going out and severe staffing shortages, many folks skip out on medical care.

That includes routine STI testing—and now the United States is seeing a surge in sexually transmitted infections.

But could at-home testing kits be the solution? And how are these brands and tests appealing to consumers to hopefully help reduce transmission in the future?

Theresa Christine Johnson

Theresa entered the world of design through The Dieline. With a background in writing and journalism, she has a passion for discovery and cultivating human connections. Her work for The Dieline is a constant journey to deeply understand all facets of the design process and to investigate what makes designers tick. Theresa’s writing has taken her snorkeling in between the tectonic plates in Iceland, horseback riding through a rural Brazilian town, and riding an octopus art car at Burning Man with Susan Sarandon as part of a funeral procession for Timothy Leary (long story). When not writing, she is planning her next trip or taking too many pictures of her cat.