Overview

Couples can benefit from shared sexual health conversations, testing decisions and prevention planning. Respectful communication supports trust and safer choices.

Practical guidance

  • Discuss expectations openly
  • Choose testing together if desired
  • Agree on prevention methods
  • Support each other through results

Key points

  • Testing can be shared decision
  • Communication reduces anxiety
  • Prevention can be planned together
  • Results should be discussed respectfully

When to seek care

  • Planning a new relationship
  • One partner has an STI
  • Questions about testing before intimacy