Gay Men: Your STD Test Might Be Leaving the Dangerous Ones Undetected

A gay men STD screening may require more than a basic urine test. Some sexually transmitted infections (STIs) can hide in the throat or rectum. You could test negative on a standard screen while an infection remains untreated. Urine testing can detect some infections, but it does not always check the throat or rectum. Sexual activity can expose different areas to STIs. Gonorrhea and chlamydia can affect the throat or rectum.