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STI home testing kits

Getting yourself checked out for STIs is always a good move. But is home testing a good or a bad idea? We explore the methods, costs, and risk factors.

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They may be more discreet, but are they as reliable?

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By Elizabeth Nicholls

Updated on 29-Sep-2015

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