Health Guides

How Often Should You Get an STI Test in Australia?
This article is for general informational purposes only and is not a substitute for professional medical advice, diagnosis, or treatment. Clinical guidelines are reviewed and updated over time — always confirm current advice with a qualified health provider. If you're experiencing severe pain, fever, or other urgent symptoms, seek immediate medical attention rather than relying on this article or at-home testing. If you’re sexually active in Australia, getting tested for sexually transmitted infections (STIs) is one of the most straightforward things you can do for your health — and your... Read more...
At-Home STI Testing for Men in Australia: What You Need to Know
At-Home STI Testing for Men in Australia: What You Need to Know This article is for general informational purposes only and is not a substitute for professional medical advice, diagnosis, or treatment. Clinical guidelines are reviewed and updated over time — always confirm current advice with a qualified health provider. If you're experiencing severe pain, fever, or other urgent symptoms, seek immediate medical attention rather than relying on this article or at-home testing. Men in Australia are significantly undertested for sexually transmitted infections. According to Kirby Institute modelling, most chlamydia... Read more...
HPV Home Collection in Australia: Self-Collect Cervical Screening
Skip the clinic. TestSmart's at-home HPV self-collection kit lets you screen for high-risk HPV strains from home - results processed by ACL Laboratories, reviewed under GP oversight. Read more...
At-Home STI Testing in Australia: What You Need to Know
This article is for general informational purposes only and is not a substitute for professional medical advice, diagnosis, or treatment. Clinical guidelines are reviewed and updated over time — always confirm current advice with a qualified health provider. If you're experiencing severe pain, fever, or other urgent symptoms, seek immediate medical attention rather than relying on this article or at-home testing. Getting tested for sexually transmitted infections (STIs) is one of the most important things you can do for your health, and the health of your partners. But for many... Read more...