People often overlook the first signs of HIV which is why many people live with the infection for years before even knowing they’re HIV positive. So first of all, commend yourself for getting tested. By doing so you have taken the first proactive steps towards protecting your health. Catching an HIV infection early allows you to get treatment as soon as possible. You are not alone: millions of p
Sexually transmitted infections (STIs/STDs) are the most commonly reported infectious conditions in the U.S. The majority of these infections are easy to detect and treat but their rates continue to rise to epidemic proportions. In fact, this fall the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) reported increases in chlamydia, gonorrhea, and syph
Last fall, the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) reported the highest ever STD rates in the U.S. The 2.4 million cases reported in 2018 mark sustained national rising STD rates (also commonly referred to as sexually transmitted infections or STIs). “We’re documenting an increase in STDs for the fifth consecutive
Looking for convenient, discreet, at-home STI Testing? Take our simple quiz to find the right test for you. The condom broke, or slipped off, or maybe you had oral sex without protection, and now you’re scared you’ve gotten an STI. The prevalence of these sticky situations is what makes discussing sexual health be
To celebrate World Sexual Health Month 2019 we’re bringing you a 5-step guide to improving your sexual health. With the start of fall and the new school year in full swing, now is a great time to revamp our wellness routine. New beginnings can be overwhelming but have no fear – these 10 tips should help get you back on track: Peeing before and right after sex, especially if you have a vagina, can
Who: Internal condoms can be used by anyone engaging in penetrative sex, specifically those engaging in receptive penetrative sex. What: The FC2 condom, the only FDA approved internal condom, is a thin sheath made out of synthetic polym
Yes way. Now you can order STD tests from the comfort and privacy of your bedroom. These days you can order everything from razors, mattresses, and tampons straight to your door. With sexually transmitted infections (STIs – also known as sexually transmitted diseases, STDs) at record highs, it’s about time that healthcare catch up to the direct-to-consum
Looking for convenient, discreet, at-home STI Testing? Take our simple quiz to find the right test for you. People often talk about “getting tested for STIs” (sexually transmitted infections, also known as STD’s, sexually transmitted diseases). We ask partners if they’ve been “tested” and ask health care providers to run an “STI test.” But, we rarely th
Looking for convenient, discreet, at-home STI Testing? Take our simple quiz to find the right test for you. Whether you’re uncomfortably shifting in your seat at work, desperately trying to avoid excessive friction in your exercise routine, or sprawled over the couch attempting to ignore the burning, we tend to avoid dealing with our discomfort down und
Looking for convenient, discreet, at-home STI Testing? Take our simple quiz to find the right test for you. Anyone who’s sexually active has the risk of getting an STD/STI (sexually transmitted disease/infection). That said, there are certain factors that increase someone’s risk of getting an STI. Generally, STIs are transmitted through intimate contact
Everybody having any type of sex has a chance of getting an STI. There are lots of steps that we can take to try to avoid them, but the fact of the matter is that STIs are increasingly common and we’re likely to encounter one eventually. There were over 2 million cases of chlamydia and gonorrhea in the US in 2017 alone! One of the trickiest aspects of STIs is knowing whether you or a partner has o
Looking for convenient, discreet, at-home STI Testing? Take our simple quiz to find the right test for you. While there are many different ways we can change our behavior to try to avoid STIs, the simple fact of the matter is that STIs happen. We’re here to provide a breakdown of the different medicines and vaccines that can be used to prevent and treat
Word on the street is that there’s a little pill you can take every day to protect yourself from ever getting HIV. But that’s crazy, right? What’s actually crazy is that more people don’t know about it! There’s a lot of rumors circulating about PrEP, or “Pre-exposure Prophylaxis,” so we’re here to clear the air. Let’s get started. PrEP refers to taking daily medication prior to being exposed to H
When people think of sexually transmitted infections (STIs), herpes (herpes simplex virus – HSV) is usually one of the first things that comes to mind. The fear and shame associated with the infection have turned it into a monster with more power than it deserves. In reality, genital herpes symptoms are typically so mild that an estimated [87](https://www.cdc.gov/std/herpes/stdfact-herpes-detailed
Hearing that you have an STI can be scary and shocking. A flurry of questions and concerns could be going through your mind: How did this happen? Who gave it to you? Did you give it to anyone else? What now? Take a moment for some deep breaths. You are not a bad, or “dirty” person, for having an STI. The fact is that anyone who’s sexually active is at risk of contracting an infection. Plus, you ar
Looking for convenient, discreet, at-home STI Testing? Take our simple quiz to find the right test for you. You’re coming back from an incredible date and you’ve decided to take the next step with a new partner. You two are back in your room now and the last thing you want to do is talk about STI’s. Sure, you could avoid the topic all together, but the
That depends on what type of birth control you’re using! Like many things in life, being sexually active can carry risk: emotional vulnerability, unintended pregnancy, and sexually transmitted infections (STIs, also known as sexually transmitted diseases, STDs). Luckily, there are plenty of resources available to help make sex safer. Added bonus of taking advantage of these tools? Less worry often
There are two basic rules to dating with a STI:
Dating in the
It’s reasonable to assume that all sexually transmitted infections (STIs) – a.k.a. sexually transmitted diseases (STDs) – are transmitted through sexual contact. While that may be true, it’s only part of the story. Sure, you cannot get herpes from a toilet seat and you will not get HIV from a mosquito bite. Still, “sexual contact” can mean different t
When it comes to avoiding infection, health care professionals consistently recommend regular washing. It follows then, that regular vaginal douching would be a healthy practice, right? Wrong. Most doctors recommend that you do not douche. Vaginal douching does not protect you from STDs or pregnancy, and yet in the United States nearly one in five women[[1]](./does-douching-protect-you-from-stds#_
Looking for convenient, discreet, at-home STI Testing? Take our simple quiz to find the right test for you. You know what sexually transmitted infections are (STIs, also known as sexually transmitted diseases, STDs), you know you should be tested, but you still have more questions. Relax – you’re in good company! Sexual health can often feel complicated
Thank you for choosing binx health for your COVID-19 testing needs! Read on for some important pointers to properly collect your COVID-19 sample. Properly collecting a sample is important, because if you do not properly collect your sample, it could be rejected by the lab and delay your ability to get your test result. If you have already received your sample collection kit, please refer to the In
Knowledge is power and we take the opportunity in April to raise awareness about sexually transmitted infections (STIs) and how they may impact our lives. Our goal is to reduce the stigma, fear, and anxiety around STIs and ensure individuals have the tools and knowledge to test for and treat these infections. It is time to start prioritizing our sexual health as it is a significant contributing
The COVID-19 pandemic has highlighted many issues – including the need for convenient access to testing. Testing for COVID-19 remains a crucial component to keeping businesses running and can help individuals determine if they are infected with SARS-CoV-2. Access to testing, paired with preventative measures to prevent the spread of infection, remains an effective strategy for getting organizatio
Sexually transmitted infections (STIs) represent a major risk for college students. According to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), one in five people in the U.S. currently has an STI and young people aged 15-24 are among the [highest-risk group](https://www.jahonline.org/action/showPdf?pii=S1054
Test to Stay is a relatively new approach to testing that enables a student’s active enrollment for in-person learning. Students are required to test regularly, whether it be on a day-to-day or weekly basis, and only those testing positive will be required to school remotely until they are well enough to return to class. The program seeks to minimize the number of students forced to quarantine and
Flying to visit family and friends this holiday season? Vaccinated or not, testing for COVID-19 before you embark on your trip can help prevent the spread to more vulnerable populations and your loved ones this year. binx health has recently partnered with Walmart to sell individual COVID-19 test kits for those testing with or without symptoms. Our test is user-friendly and collects your sample w
The Biden Administration’s announcement of OSHA’s COVID-19 Testing and Vaccination Emergency Temporary Standard (ETS) guidelines came out in November 2021 and few could have discerned that the program would attempt to go into effect during a surge in COVID-19 cases and hospitalizations in the United States due to the Omicron variant. Although the[ Supreme Court ruled against](https://www.cnbc.com/
Most sexually transmitted infections (STIs) can be easily treated, and many are even curable. Unfortunately, people often avoid being tested for these infections and may not even realize they carry them. That’s why binx health and North Dakota Department of Health have teamed up to expand access to testing for North Dakota’s highest risk populations. Residents will now to be able to complete a sim
Sexually transmitted infections (STIs) affect the quality of life of millions of Americans and add [significant costs ](https://www.hhs.gov/programs/topic-sites/sexually-transmitted-infections/plan-overview/to
Sexually transmitted infections (STIs) are on the rise, presenting a challenge to the well-being of millions of individuals across the nation. In April 2021, the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) published the Sexually Transmitted Disease Surveillance 2019 report, which showed that STIs reached an all-time high with an increase
Two of the most common sexually transmitted infections (STIs) in the US—chlamydia (CT) and gonorrhea (NG)— if left untreated can cause serious complications, including pelvic inflammatory disease and infertility in women. It is not uncommon, however, for an infe
Better health outcomes should be the ultimate goal of our healthcare systems and providers. Discover how the binx io point-of-care System can bring laboratory-quality diagnostics to your clinic. It’s no secret there’s been an ongoing shift in the healthcare industry. With big names like Medicare leading the charge as we switch from fee-for-service to value-based care, the industry is renewing i
Learn how decentralization of healthcare delivery solutions can be managed efficiently to break down barriers to care, providing favorable patient experiences. The global pandemic ushered in a new era of healthcare delivery. With point-of-care (POC) tests offering quick turnaround times for diagnostic test results and s