Real Piece of Mind
Complete Self-Collection Testing
Our mouths play a starring role in our sex lives, so why aren’t doctors checking them for site-specific bacterial infections like gonorrhea and chlamydia?
And what about mycoplasma genitalium? It’s extraordinarily common, yet it’s missing from nearly all STI panels. Gross.
Are you prepared to discover your true STI status? Welcome to Shameless Care.
The Perfect Panel
One kit that includes a blood test, urine test, and swabs.
Blood
- =Syphilis
- =HIV
- =Herpes Simplex 2
- =Hepatitis B
- =Hepatitis C
Urine
- =Chlamydia Genital
- =Gonorrhea Genital
- =Mycoplasma Genitalium
- =Trichmonasis
Throat Swab
- =Chlamydia Oral
- =Gonorrhea Oral
Anal Swab
- =Chlamydia Anal
- =Gonorrhea Anal
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The Shameless Process
Order Your Tests
After completing our secure checkout, you'll be directed to a HIPAA-compliant medical intake form.
Perform Testing
The testing materials will be sent to your home. Once you've collected your specimens, simply return them to the lab using the pre-paid mailing materials provided.
Review Results
Once our lab receives your samples, a report will be sent to you via our secure portal. Take the report to your physician if you have any concerns.
What You MUST Understand
STI testing sold as ‘complete’ or ’10 panel’ will miss the STI’s you are most likely to have.
Imagine calling an exterminator to check your home for rats. They inspect just your bedroom closet and declare, “You’re rat-free.”
“But what about my kitchen?” you ask.
“We only check one spot to keep costs low,” they shrug.
You get a “rat-free” certificate, but meanwhile, rats are thriving in your pantry.
This is the reality of many STI tests. Watch the video to learn more about STIs than almost anyone—doctors included.
DON’T GET STI TESTED WITHOUT WATCHING THIS VIDEO FIRST.
Why trust Shameless Care?
That’s simple – because we prioritize your needs with easy-to-use self-collection testing panels delivered to your door. We created this service because of our own dissatisfaction with STI testing from both physicians and online providers, with the aim to do better.
Board-Certified Doctors
A Medical Doctor orders your STI test and is available to answer your questions .
HIPAA-Compliant
Security is a prioirty and earned us our LegitScript certification.
Money-Back Guarantee
If you’re unhappy with any aspect of your experience – we will refund you 100%.
Feedback Says it All
Easy to use. Helpful customer service.
Shameless Care made it very easy to get an STI check in a quick and efficient way. One thing was missing in the testing kit that I first received. Their customer service was quick to respond and resolved the situation very quickly.
Response from Shameless Care
Oh no, that sounds so frustrating! I’m really sorry the lab missed something in your kit—they’re usually super thorough. Most at-home STI testing services, including ours, use the same lab in Washington. While we can’t control everything that happens there, I’m really glad to hear that Ashley from Customer Service took good care of you! Thanks for your review, and here’s to your continued health!
Simple & easy but limited
Bottoms beware, this testing service is not for you. Easy & quick at home but doesn’t include an anal swab. I assumed based on other services to get PreP via at-home testing that it was included but it’s not. I think the lack of anal swap for a truly complete testing protocol should be more clearly stated.
Response from Shameless Care
We are proud to say that our testing panels now INCLUDE anal swabs. We will keep this review online, but it’s no longer relevant to our current offering. Thank you! -Robert @ Shameless Care
Easy as 1,2,3
I was able to fill out my application
Answer questions from your online dr about current meds as well as any issues that may or may not be a complication with the prep prescription .
Submit payment and within a week or so you will have your prescription.
FAQ & Information
How do your prices compare?
Here is a look at three of our competitors, so you can compare tests and pricing.
Take this one from Everlywell. It’s only $169 but doesn’t include a throat swab, and therefore shouldn’t be considered for those who have oral sex. It also doesn’t include Mycoplasma Genitalium (MG), Trichomoniasis (trich), Hepatitis B or Herpes Simplex Virus.
Another company offers a testing kit for $199, but unfortunately, it doesn’t include tests for those engaging in oral sex, Mycoplasma Genitalium, or Trichomoniasis.
This alternative competitor to Shameless Care offers a comprehensive testing package but with a few differences. While they exclude Hepatitis B testing, Shameless Care includes it in their package. However, their package does offer gonorrhea and chlamydia testing specifically for the anus, which Shameless Care does not include. Therefore, if you have no concern about Hepatitis B and suspect you may have gonorrhea or chlamydia in the anus alone (excluding throat or genitals), their test is a suitable choice. It’s worth noting that their testing kit is priced at $369, while ours is available for $299, making ours more affordable.
Are the tests accurate?
Absolutely, yes. You deserve STD testing that is as accurate as it is complete.
A laboratory processes the STD tests you get through Shameless Care using the same techniques as major healthcare institutions.
Lab Details: Molecular Testing Labs, 14401 SE 1st St, Vancouver, WA 98684
Need details? Download our datasheet here.
How long for delivery?
Delivery takes 7-10 days.
The tests come straight from Molecular Labs in the State of Washington to you.
Are the tests painful?
When we promise easy, we promise minimal discomfort.
Getting “the works” when it comes to a complete STD test panel, means testing different fluids from different places.
Here is what you can expect:
- Urine testing is painless—you need to worry mostly about aim.
- Blood collection is through a lancet device that most people experience as a quick pinch.
- Taking a throat swab sometimes triggers a gag reflex and can feel scratchy for a moment.
Is the STD packaging discrete?
Your privacy is part of our promise to you.
Your STD test panel has only the pharmacy name on the exterior package.
Why can't I go to my doctor?
You can, but be careful.
We created Shameless Care because we’ve seen many lifestyle members struggle to acquire competent and comprehensive STD testing, even after telling their doctor that they were non-monogamous.
Over the years, we’ve seen dozens of people’s STD tests from their doctors. Most patients describe their tests as “the works” or “everything,” but there were wild inconsistencies between what tests physicians ordered. Even more careful terms like “A 10 panel” or “full panel” tended to vary and have coverage gaps.
Imagine two people meeting at a polyamory meet-up.
Person A: “I was std tested last week and tested ‘clean’ for everything.
Person B: “That’s great! I tested last month. Also, clean!”
That conversation was utterly useless. Neither person knows what tests the other received. They may barely know what tests they received! They left it up to their provider. Big mistake.
It could be that person A’s doctor tested her for HIV, Hepatitis, and Trichomansis while person B’s doctor tested him for HIV and gonorrhea.
There isn’t one STD; there are several. Some can be found in different body areas and require other collection methods to find. Therefore, the phrase “STD testing” is a term that is meaningless without further details.
If you decide not to use Shameless Care, we recommend taking this list of tests into the exam room. That way, you can be your health advocate and get the tests you need.
We cannot emphasize this enough: Learn about testing, your own unique needs, and demand the tests you need and deserve.
Do you accept insurance?
No. But you may be able to seek reimbursement from your insurance company.
Citations from video.
70% of chlamydia cases are asymptomatic:
At least 5% of sexually active young women currently have chlamydia:
Chlamydia screening among young females:
Most cases of trichomoniasis are asymptomatic:
Prevalence of trichomoniasis:
Treating trichomoniasis:
Mycoplasma genitalium prevalence:
- https://journals.asm.org/doi/10.1128/jcm.01053-16#:~:text=genitalium%2520infections%2520and%2520reproductive%2520health,)%2520(9%E2%80%9312)
- https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC2659104/
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Proper blood collection is critical.
Accuracy is of utmost importance in STI testing, and our meticulous laboratory partners, Molecular Labs, prioritize it as well. One reason why patients may have their lab specimens rejected is due to insufficient blood in the sample.
To ensure a successful sample, make sure to fill in the circle on the front of the card and ensure the blood saturates the paper all the way to the back. While there is no circle stenciled on the back, imagine that there was and fill it accordingly. The “circle” diameter must be completely filled with blood on both sides of the testing medium.
Any card submitted without enough samples will be rejected by the lab and cannot be replaced by Shameless Care. Check out the instructions and example of a rejected card below.
To make the process easier and less painful, here are some helpful tips:
- Run hot water over your hands for at least five minutes before washing and preparing with alcohol to increase blood flow.
- Use the lancet on the side of your fingertip, avoiding any calluses you may have.
- Squeeze your finger firmly, release, and allow it to refill with blood before repeating the process.
- Finally, make sure to submit a complete card. Incomplete cards will be rejected.
Here are a few additional notes:
- The test(s) must be returned within 60 days and at the same time.
- After you collect your specimens, ship them back to the lab immediately.
- Tests can only be completed by the person who ordered them.
- If you have questions or issues, do not hesitate to email customerservice@shamelesscare.com, or call/text (prefer text) 773-410-7884.
- Once the lab receives your specimens, you will be required to complete a post-testing form prior to receiving your results.
Here is an example of a blood sample collection card that could not be used for testing. Although it appears to be enough from the front, you can see that the blood has not saturated sufficiently per the instruction above.
Important Notes
- agsdi-arrow-rightOnly order testing for youself. If both you and your partner want testing, you each need to order your own with your own accounts.
- agsdi-arrow-rightTests must be returned within 60 days of arrival. Don't worry, we send reminder emails.
- agsdi-arrow-rightAfter you collect your specimens, ship back to the lab immediately.
- agsdi-arrow-rightOnce the lab receives your specimens, you will be required to complete a post-testing form prior to receiving your results.
Why should I get both urine and throat tests?
Several common STDs can infect different parts of your body depending on how you were exposed to them and getting the wrong test could miss this!
For example, having unprotected vaginal sex could lead to a genital chlamydia infection. But having unprotected oral sex could lead to oral chlamydia. A urine test would miss oral infection and an oral swab could miss the genital infection. Both can cause you health complications and both can be passed to new partners. As a result, depending on your practices, we often recommend both urine and oral swab tests.
In our experience, poorly understanding how your sexual practices inform your real testing needs is one of the biggest challenges individuals face when seeing a doctor for their testing needs.