The hotline gives people a place to ask questions anonymously, find locations and get additional information about testing and treatment for HIV and other STDs and sexually-transmitted infections.

Planned Parenthood offers affordable STD testing, counseling, and treatment for all genders, and many tests are covered by insurance. 1055 Commonwealth Ave., Allston, plannedparenthood.org .

Regular Testing Is Important. When asked why women should get tested for STDs/STIs regularly, Dr Peddi said, “Getting tested is important because you can have an STD without knowing it.