Covering the Basics
Self-Collection TestingA more cost-effective package that still includes the all-important swab tests.
The world of STI testing is broken. Most doctors lack the right training, and online companies are just looking to sell you tests. Shameless Care does it differently.
The Very Good Panel
Includes:
- agsdi-arrow-right-circleChlamydia oral throat swab test
- agsdi-arrow-right-circleChlamydia anal swab test
- agsdi-arrow-right-circleChlamydia genital urine test
- agsdi-arrow-right-circleGonorrhea oral throat swab test
- agsdi-arrow-right-circleGonorrhea anal swab test
- agsdi-arrow-right-circleGonorrhea genital urine test
- agsdi-arrow-right-circleSyphilis blood test
- agsdi-arrow-right-circleHIV blood test
- agsdi-arrow-right-circleHepatitis C blood test
$269
There is currently a temporary 10 business day wait for testing shipments. We apologize for this inconvenience. Use discount code PATIENCE for $100 off your panel.
Want to be more thorough? We encourage that. See our Perfect Panel here.
One of these tests not apply to you? No worries. Only collect and return the samples that reflect your activity.
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.
Hear Us Out
Shameless Care is one of the ONLY online STI testing company that offers a throat swab STI test; and certainly the only one educating people about its importance.
In fact, we believe any testing kit sold without a throat swab should come with a warning label: “Warning! Not for people who have engaged in oral sex!”
This panel is an excellent, affordable package for those wanting to be confident in their sexual health.
If you haven’t already, 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
I process to order my subscription was very quick and easy. I especially appreciate the level of communication. It is quick and informative.
I have been using this service for over a yr now. I have not been disappointed. I especially appreciate how communicative the representatives of the company are. They reply very promptly and their customer service is top tier.
The website provides a lot of valuable information about STI testing. And obtaining the preventative protection from Doxy Pep is invaluable.
Using shameless has given me a lot of peace of mind whenever meeting up with new partners. The process of obtaining a supply of shameless is exceptionally easy through the website.
Quick service with getting doxyPEP within 24 hours
I wasn’t on doxyPEP and then had an encounter that made me worry that I could be at risk for a bacterial STI. By getting doxyPEP as well as the option to have a dose sent to my nearby pharmacy, I was able to reduce my risk quickly. A couple weeks later, an STI test has shown all negative for bacterial STIs 🙂. Many thanks, Shameless Care 🙂
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.
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.
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.