If you feel tingly around your vagina or genitals, there could be many causes. You might have irritation from your underwear, dryness, a yeast infection, a UTI, an STI, or other infection. It may come with burning, itching, vaginal discharge, or other symptoms. If the sensation does not go away in a day or few, or is causing a lot of pain or discomfort, you should see a doctor so they can tell you what the cause is and help get you treatment if needed!

There is no limit to the number of times you can order from the Violet Project store! As long as you are 26 or younger and living in Maryland, you are welcome to order as many times as you need to. Please keep in mind though that others need these products too, so order just what you need! If your order never arrives, or you have any issues with your order, you are welcome to re-order, or put a new address for your order to be shipped to! Reach out to the Violet Project at...

After swabbing, your STI test kit will still be accurate up to 30 days! Because it can take a few days, up to about a week, for a package to get to the lab and be processed, it is good to send your test kit back as soon as possible after swabbing! However, waiting a few days before sending it back will not be an issue! Learn more at violetproject.org/the-violet-kit

A mild UTI (urinary tract infection) may go away on its own in about a week. To help this, and help prevent future UTIs, drinking plenty of water and peeing often are good practices. However, if symptoms are severe (such as being in a lot of pain), or they are not going away within about a week, then you should see a doctor so that they can prescribe you antibiotics! This will make sure the UTI goes away and does not cause further health complications.

First, you should check if you are pregnant. If you have missed a period, you can take a pregnancy test which you can buy at your local drug store, or order online from Violet (violetproject.org/store), though this will take longer. You can also visit various clinics for free testing! If you feel comfortable talking with your parents, they can be a good resource to help you out. Regardless, if you think you are pregnant, you should visit a doctor. This could be your normal do

If you test positive for an STI through the Violet Project, you will be contacted (by phone) by our licensed OB/GYN for a free medical consultation to discuss your results and treatment. During this call, she will ask you if you want treatment for your partner as well, regardless of if your partner has tested with Violet or not! This is called EPT, or Expedited Partner Therapy. This ensures that your partner can get treatment quickly, and at the same time as you! Treatment is

Safe sex between two women, or two men, is very similar to the ways that are taught about sex between a man and woman! Condoms work as a barrier, which prevents skin-to-skin contact and therefore helps prevent the spread of STIs. For oral sex (mouth to genital), while a condom can be used on a penis, for a woman, a dental dam is a good option! Dental dams create a barrier and therefore help prevent STIs. If you do not have a dental dam, you can cut a condom lengthwise along o

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You will be contacted with your test results based on how you filled out the form! In the online order form and the contact form that comes with your test kit, you select if you prefer to be contacted by phone call, text, and/or email. If your results are negative for the STIs we test, you will be contacted by whichever option you chose. If you test positive, your results will be uploaded to your patient portal in MyChart, and you will be contacted via phone call by our lice