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Should You get tested for STDs? Most of the time, STDs have no symptoms. Testing is the only way to know for sure if you have an STD. So if you’ve had any kind of sexual contact that can spread STDs — like vaginal, anal, or oral sex — talk with a doctor or nurse about getting tested. If you’ve had sexual contact with another person and notice any signs of an STD, talk to a doctor or nurse about getting tested. STD symptoms can come and go over time, but that doesn’t mean the STD is gone. It’s common for STD symptoms to be so mild that they don’t bother you, but you should still see a doctor or nurse if you notice anything that feels off. Different STDs have different symptoms. Some of them are sores or bumps, weird discharge, burning when you pee, itching, pain, irritation and swelling, flu-like symptoms. All of these symptoms can be caused by things that aren’t STDs. So getting tested is the only way to know for sure what’s going on. It’s really important to get tested if you think yo...