Do you know if you can be tested for STDs without an internal examination? I suffer from vaginismus to an extent and smear tests have always made it worse which is why I haven't been tested yet. Also I want to do another pregnancy test yet to be 100% sure as I did that one before my period was due and I am on the Pill which has mucked up my cycle.

I've always been in monogamous relationships before and have never been tested only for STDs. It has been a cervical smear and that is all. So I don't know what happens on an STD check. I know that sounds silly for a 41 year old, but I am not promiscuous so have not considered it in the past. I'm not presuming anyone here is, I am just looking for advice. I know you don't have to be promiscuous to catch something off someone else. I just hate smear tests and find them very painful. I know you can do chlamydia tests at home and a urine sample shows it I think, and I have no itching or problems down below. I would rather avoid it if I had to have an internal examination. I know that's silly.