What Should I Do if My Partner Refuses to Get Tested for STDs?

July 30, 2026

If your partner is reluctant or refuses to get tested for STIs, this can leave you feeling frustrated and unsure about what to do next in your relationship.

Regardless of your partner’s decision, getting an STI test is important to protect your own sexual and reproductive health.

Women’s Care Center provides complimentary STI testing and treatment to give you peace of mind. Your health comes first. 

Schedule a confidential appointment today. 

Explain Why STI Testing Matters

Even if your partner does not have symptoms and feels they do not need testing, it is important to know that common STIs like chlamydia can be spread without symptoms and may lead to health complications if left untreated.

For men, untreated STIs can lead to complications such as infections of the urethra or prostate, painful swelling of the testicles, and fertility issues. For women, untreated STIs can lead to pelvic inflammatory disease (PID), ectopic pregnancy, and infertility.

Getting tested and treated early can help prevent complications, especially if you want to protect your long-term reproductive health or plan to have children someday.

Talk Openly and Honestly

If your partner is reluctant to get an STI test, they may feel embarrassed, worried, or feel like you are accusing or blaming them for having a potential STI. Reassuring them that you want both of you to do this to protect your sexual health and future can help put them at ease. 

At Women’s Care Center, we provide confidential STI testing in a safe and supportive environment where you can ask any questions and receive treatment. 

Your partner’s feelings are important, but they do not mean you have to put off your own health needs. While they decide what to do, you can take steps to protect yourself by getting tested.

Protect Your Own Health

While you cannot force your partner to get tested for STIs, you can protect your own health by setting boundaries and getting tested on your own. 

Knowing your own STI status can help you make an informed decision about your next steps moving forward. If you test positive for an STI and your partner still refuses to get tested, depending on where you live and what healthcare provider you go to, you may be able to get expedited partner therapy. 

This is where a licensed healthcare provider can prescribe medication to a partner without first examining them for chlamydia or gonorrhea. If you have one of these STIs, there’s a high chance a partner has the same infection.

Get Complimentary STI Testing at Women’s Care Center 

STI testing is an important step in protecting your reproductive health and future. 

Women’s Care Center offers confidential STI testing and treatment, along with other pregnancy services, including lab-quality pregnancy testing and limited obstetrical ultrasounds.

Contact us to make a complimentary STI testing appointment.