STI Testing & Treatment
Confidential, judgment‑free sexual health care for STIs (Sexually transmitted infections)
STI testing should feel clear, respectful, and supportive—not stressful or shame‑based.
At Kyndred, we offer confidential STI testing and treatment that centers Black women’s realities, autonomy, and whole‑person wellness.
We believe knowing your status is an act of self-care—and understanding your results matters just as much as the test itself. Our clinicians help you get answers and a plan without judgment.
Is This You?
This visit is a good fit if any of these feel familiar
If you’re anxious, embarrassed, or low‑key panicking, you’re not alone—this visit is designed to bring the temperature down, give you facts, and move you into action with support.
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You had recent unprotected sex, a condom slip, or a new partner and want to get checked “just in case.”
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You have symptoms like discharge, burning, itching, bumps, sores, pelvic pain, or bleeding after sex and don’t want to ignore them.
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You were told a past partner tested positive and you need fast, clear guidance on what to do next.
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You’re starting or changing birth control and want to add STI testing as part of your care.
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You’re living with an STI already (like herpes or HPV) and want better counseling, flare‑up support, or prevention tools for partners.
Every STI Testing & Treatment Visit includes
What’s Included
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A dedicated virtual visit centered on you
Unrushed time with a Kyndred clinician to talk through symptoms, testing, treatment, recent exposures, partner concerns, and any questions you have about protecting your health.
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Personalized testing recommendations
Your clinician helps you decide which tests make sense for you—not just a one‑size “full panel.” That can include screening for chlamydia, gonorrhea, trichomoniasis, syphilis, HIV, herpes, and HPV, plus site‑specific swabs (oral, vaginal, anal) when needed.
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Clear results and treatment plan
We explain what each result means, what’s treatable, what’s curable, and what’s manageable, then lay out next steps in plain, non‑jargony language. When treatment is needed and appropriate for telehealth, prescriptions are sent to your pharmacy with guidance on how and when to take them, and how to support your body while you heal.
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Partner, prevention, and future‑you planning
We help you think through partner conversations, retesting timelines, condoms and barriers, PrEP/PEP for HIV prevention, and how to protect your future fertility.
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Integrated education through Sugar
Sugar delivers short, culturally grounded lessons on STIs, testing timelines, window periods, partner communication, and stigma so you’re not left doom‑scrolling for answers.
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When needed, your clinician may also connect you to the Kyndred Care Network—OB‑GYN, infectious disease, pelvic health, mental health, or HIV specialists—so nothing gets lost between visits.
We support testing, diagnosis, and treatment or referral for the most common STIs
STIs We Can Help With
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### Chlamydia
+ How we test
Urine or vaginal/cervical swab
+ What we can do together
Prescribe antibiotics when appropriate, plan retesting, and discuss partner treatment.
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### Gonorrhea
+ How we test
Urine or vaginal/cervical swab; throat/rectal swab if needed
+ What we can do together
Treat with recommended antibiotics or refer for injection‑based care, and help notify/plan for partners.
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### Trichomoniasis
+ How we test
Urine or vaginal/cervical swab
+ What we can do together
Prescribe oral antibiotics (often metronidazole) and talk through prevention and partner care.
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### Syphilis
+ How we test
Blood test
+ What we can do together
Coordinate labs, interpret stages, and refer for penicillin injections when needed.
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### HIV
+ How we test
Blood test or oral swab
+ What we can do together
Guide HIV testing schedule, connect to local HIV care, and support access to PrEP or PEP when indicated.
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### Herpes (HSV‑1/2)
+ How we test
Swab of active lesions; blood test in select cases
+ What we can do together
Prescribe antivirals, help you understand outbreaks, triggers, and partner safety.
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### HPV & cervical changes
+ How we test
Pap/HPV testing via in‑person partners
+ What we can do together
Explain results, vaccine options, and connect you to trusted in‑person GYN care.
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If your results require something we can’t safely do virtually
—like injections or procedures—we don’t just say “good luck”; we help you find an in‑person option and prepare you to advocate for yourself.
How a Visit Works
STI care starts virtually for privacy, flexibility, and ease.
pricing and coverage
We belive clarity is part of your care.
Async sti care
$39
Share your symptoms, exposures, and questions through a secure questionnaire and messaging. A Kyndred clinician reviews your story, orders appropriate tests, crafts a results and treatment plan, and answers follow‑up questions asynchronously—no live video required.
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Live (Sync) sti care
$69
A real‑time video visit with a Kyndred clinician to talk through symptoms, exposures, fear, and next steps in depth. Together you’ll decide on testing, prevention, and, when clinically appropriate, same‑day treatment and prescriptions.
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HSA/FSA-friendly
HSA/FSA-friendly. Your Homegirl can assist with coverage questions.
FAQs
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How sti carel Fits into Kyndred Care
At Kyndred, STI care is part of a bigger, whole‑person picture
Pleasure and safety, not fear.
We talk openly about sex, desire, boundaries, and safety—not just lab values—so you can feel informed and in your body.Whole‑body, whole‑life care.
We connect STI care with your birth control choices, vaginal health, mental health, and future fertility goals so nothing is treated in isolation.
Reproductive justice and autonomy.
Our model is built by and for Black women, with race‑concordant, trauma‑informed, anti‑racist care at the center. Your choices, relationships, and desires are respected—full stop.