Where to go for sexual health screening?

[Bloomed]

My ex was very unfaithful to me. Am now in right place for a check up. Could I go to get tested at my gp? Or would a clinic be better? I want a thorough going over.

Find your local clinic. They’ll do it all there and then and it’s out of the way.

They’re really nice people who work there. Very kind to you. Good luck.

Great. Any idea if you need to go to one in the area you live or could I go further afield to avoid meeting people I know?

You can go anywhere OP. Most have drop in sessions and you need to get there as the session starts or you may not be seen.

GUM clinic would be the best place. (Genito-urinary medicine: nothing to do with dentists.)

Ok. Just called the booking system. My local books a couple of days in advance so that's good. No time to chicken out.

Would I need to use my real name?

Just go to your local. There will be people there who are getting advice on contraception etc so nobody will know why you are there. It's important to go anyway from time to time. I literally went yesterday to the one right near my workplace and nobody batted an eyelid! Now onto this unfaithful partner.... I hope you have put your foot down?

Ah ... Just seen the 'ex' part! Good.

Yes. Unfortunately I found out rather late that he was not what he seemed.