Taking care of your sexual health shouldn’t be complicated, embarrassing, or time-consuming. That’s why we created a simple self-test you can use in the privacy of your own home. In just a few easy steps, you can check for common sexually transmitted infections (STIs) and gain peace of mind.
No waiting rooms. No awkward conversations. No unnecessary delays. Just clear results that put you in control of your health. Whether you’re testing after a new relationship, as part of your regular routine, or simply because you want to be sure - you deserve an option that’s fast, discreet, and reliable.
Our self-test gives you the confidence to know your status and take the right steps for your well-being. After all, caring for your sexual health is an important part of caring for yourself.
Note: This Product does not exist yet. We chose to include a mockup to illustrate our vision of how the final diagnostic tool could look and function once all development steps are completed. While our current work focused on proof-of-concept experiments, the mockup serves to demonstrate how our project could eventually be translated into a practical, user-friendly test.
* According to CDC people at increased risk means people that: “[..] have a new partner, more than one sex partner, a sex partner with concurrent partners, or a sex partner who has an STI; practice inconsistent condom use when not in a mutually monogamous relationship; have a previous or coexisting STI; have a history of exchanging sex for money or drugs; or have a history of incarceration.” (1)
A: The test is invalid / Der Test ist ungültig / Le test est invalide / Il test non è valido
B: The test is negative / Der Test ist negativ / Le test est négatif / Il test è negativo
C: The test is positive / Der Test ist positiv / Le test est positif / Il test è positivo
Your test did not detect an infection. That’s great news!
However, every medical test has limits, and while ours is highly sensitive, no test is perfect. If 1,000 people with an infection were tested, about 970* would receive the correct positive result, while around 30* might get a false negative. In other words, results are highly accurate, but a small number of infections may go undetected.
It’s also important to remember that some infections take time before they can be detected. If you tested soon after a possible exposure, consider repeating the test after the recommended window period. For more information, click on the different STI boxes. And remember, making testing part of your regular routine keeps you and your partners safe.
I got an invalid result. What does that mean?Sometimes a test doesn’t work as expected - maybe the sample wasn’t collected properly, or the device was disturbed while running. If your result looks unclear or doesn’t show the control line, it’s considered invalid. Don’t worry - this doesn’t mean anything about your health status. Simply repeat the test with a new kit to get a reliable answer.
I got a positive result. What does that mean?Your test shows an infection was detected. This can feel worrying, but remember: STIs are common, treatable, and nothing to be ashamed of. The most important next step is to confirm the result with a healthcare professional and begin treatment if needed. Acting quickly not only protects your health but also helps prevent passing the infection on to others. For details about your particular STI(s), for example to learn how you may have gotten infected, what treatment could look like and other essential information, click on the corresponding box.
* These values serve as placeholders. Clinical sensitivity and Specificity analyses have not been perfomed.
This page was developed following feedback from Dr. Walter Bierbauer and was influenced by our survey results. We made a particular effort to structure and design it based on insights gained from these engagements, specifically: