Private Sexual Health Clinics in Plymouth
Private STD testing in Plymouth is designed to be simple, discreet, and easy to fit around your day, with two well-placed clinics in Elburton and Drake Circus giving you flexible access across the city. Your Sexual Health is a trusted UK provider of private sexual health testing, offering a confidential service with fast, reliable results for complete peace of mind.
Our Sexual Health Clinics in Plymouth
With clinics in Elburton and Drake Circus, accessing private STD testing in Plymouth is simple and convenient. Whether you’re travelling from the city centre or nearby areas, you can select a location that suits your route. All clinics are easily accessible by road and public transport, with flexible appointments, including evenings and weekends, available at many locations.
Plymouth - Elburton
Springfield Road, Elburton, Plymouth, PL9 8EP- Great availability*
- Good public transport
- Evening & weekend appointments
Our private sexual health clinic in Plymouth is located in the Elburton area of the city, some 3.8 miles to the east of the city centre. The clinic is easily accessible by road from Plymouth, whilst the A38/Devon Expressway makes the clinic easily accessible from other areas of Devon and Cornwall.
Plymouth - Drakes Circus
Drake Circus Shopping Centre, Plymouth, PL1 1EA- Great availability*
- Good public transport
- Evening & weekend appointments
- Onsite parking
With it's own designated car park, the clinic within the Drake Circus shopping centre is easily accessible via the network of surrounding roads. Charles Street, which sits directly on the centre's north-east side, is also covered by three bus stops, connecting it with a number of services. Plymouth train station is 12 minutes away on foot, and the clinic can be reached from here by buses 2, 51, and 61.
Private STD Testing In Plymouth
We offer the full range of private STD testing in Plymouth, covering all sexually transmitted infections including chlamydia, gonorrhoea, HIV, Hepatitis B & C, and syphilis. Whether you’re looking for a single test or a more complete check, our options are designed to give you clear answers and peace of mind.
For those testing soon after potential exposure, our early detection tests are designed to provide accurate results in as little as 14 days. If you’re unsure which test is right for you, support is available — you can speak to our team via live chat or by phone for clear, practical guidance on the most suitable option.
Blood Sample
Urine Sample
Tests For
Accurate from 28 days
This is the amount of time you must wait from exposure to testing
Turnaround time 5 days
The turnaround time in working days, once your sample is received by the lab.
Home Test & Home Visit available
We'll send a sample collection kit to your door
Blood Sample
Urine Sample
Tests For
Accurate from 28 days
This is the amount of time you must wait from exposure to testing
Turnaround time 2 days
The turnaround time in working days, once your sample is received by the lab.
Home Test & Home Visit available
We'll send a sample collection kit to your door
Blood Sample
Urine Sample
Tests For
Accurate from 14 days
This is the amount of time you must wait from exposure to testing
Turnaround time 5 days
The turnaround time in working days, once your sample is received by the lab.
Home Visit available
We'll send a sample collection kit to your door
Urine Sample
Tests For
Accurate from 14 days
This is the amount of time you must wait from exposure to testing
Turnaround time 5 days
The turnaround time in working days, once your sample is received by the lab.
Home Test & Home Visit available
We'll send a sample collection kit to your door
Blood Sample
Urine Sample
Tests For
Accurate from 28 days
This is the amount of time you must wait from exposure to testing
Turnaround time 2 days
The turnaround time in working days, once your sample is received by the lab.
Home Test & Home Visit available
We'll send a sample collection kit to your door
Blood Sample
Urine Sample
Tests For
Accurate from 14 days
This is the amount of time you must wait from exposure to testing
Turnaround time 2 days
The turnaround time in working days, once your sample is received by the lab.
Home Test & Home Visit available
We'll send a sample collection kit to your door
Private STD Clinics in Plymouth (FAQs)
Your Sexual Health is one of the UK’s leading providers of private sexual health testing, with over 100 clinics nationwide – providing fast, accurate results that you can trust. We’re also proud to be the only provider in the UK to offer a free private GP consultation should you test positive.
Our Plymouth sexual health clinics have been carefully selected to provide a discreet, professional and confidential service you can trust. As these are general health clinics, nobody will know the reason for your visit.
You can book with confidence knowing your privacy is protected at every stage. Find out more about Your Sexual Health here.
When you arrive at one of our Plymouth clinics, you’ll be greeted by a friendly member of our team. The medical practitioner will make sure you feel comfortable before taking your sample and sending it off to the nearest laboratory. There is no need for long waits, as you might see with NHS GUM clinics.
Once your results are ready, we will contact you through your preferred contact method or via our online portal. In the unfortunate event that your results come back positive, these can either be discussed with your own GP, or we can arrange a private GP consultation free of charge. If you’d like this to be arranged, please contact our team once your results have been released.
Our Plymouth sexual health clinics are based in Elburton and Drake Circus, offering two well-connected locations depending on how you’re travelling. The Elburton clinic on Springfield Road sits to the east of the city, around 3.8 miles from the centre, with straightforward access via the A38/Devon Expressway—making it convenient for those coming from wider areas of Devon and Cornwall.
The Drake Circus clinic is located within the shopping centre itself, with its own car park and easy access from surrounding roads. It’s also well served by public transport, with multiple bus stops on nearby Charles Street and Plymouth train station just a 12-minute walk away, with regular bus connections including routes 2, 51, and 61.
If your result from our sexual health clinic in Plymouth is positive, you won’t be left on your own. You can choose to speak with your own GP, or we can arrange a private GP consultation for you – completely free of charge. The GP will review your result, discuss your options, and provide guidance on treatment if needed.
We’re proud to be the only online private STI testing provider currently offering this level of post-result support for free.
If you need to get tested for an STD, but don’t have the time to wait several days for a result, our instant testing options provide laboratory-quality results in under half an hour while you wait at one of our Plymouth clinics.
Our Instant Tests can help to diagnose HIV, chlamydia, gonorrhoea, syphilis, and herpes.
Sexual Health Testing (FAQs)
Get clear answers to common questions about sexual health testing — including how tests work, when to take them, result times, and what happens next.
Symptoms vary depending on the infection, and many people experience no symptoms at all.
Common symptoms may include:
- Unusual discharge
- Pain during sex or urination
- Sores, ulcers, blisters or rashes
- Itching or irritation
- Abnormal vaginal bleeding
- Testicular pain
- Lumps or swelling in the groin
Even without symptoms, infections can still cause health complications and be passed on to others. Testing is the only reliable way to know for certain.
Learn more about STD symptoms in our blog: How long after sex do STI symptoms appear?
No STI test is accurate immediately after exposure.
Each infection has a “window period” — the time needed for it to become detectable. Testing before this period may result in a false negative.
Every test displays an “Accurate From” timeframe. If you test earlier, you may need to retest once the advised window period has passed.
Learn more about exposure times for different STDs in our blog: How long after sex should you test for STDs?
Yes. Your Sexual Health provides a confidential service, with your test details shared only with the professionals involved in delivering your care, including our laboratory and, where relevant, the clinic carrying out your appointment. Your results are delivered securely through our online portal, which you can access using the login details created when you place your order.
If you require treatment following a positive result, we can arrange a free private GP consultation to discuss your result and the next steps. We will always ask for your permission before sharing your details with any partner medical provider.
Your results will not be added to your NHS medical records unless you specifically request this. We retain customer information only for as long as reasonably necessary to provide the service and meet our legal obligations, after which it is securely deleted.
Yes. We can arrange a consultation with a private GP for any positive tests – free of charge. They can arrange prescriptions for you and provide advice on treatment, precautions, timelines, and follow-up tests.
No. Our service is completely confidential between Your Sexual Health, the clinic you choose, our laboratory, and yourself. Should your test return a positive result, we can refer you to our partner medical organisation for treatment and a consultation, so that you don’t need to tell your regular GP if you don’t want to.
No. Your test and results are not automatically added to your NHS medical record. We do not disclose your results to any third party. If you wish to share your results with your GP, this must be done at your request.
Yes. Our team of trained experts are on hand to explain your results and talk you through what they mean. If you require it, we can recommend an independent private GP to you at no extra cost.
Try to avoid having sex or practice safe sex. This should be done at all times, irrespective of your results. If you believe you have an STD, because you’ve got symptoms or because someone has told you that you might have caught it from them, then you should avoid having sex at all until you are all clear.
We cover all of the most common STDs with our extensive range of tests. Many of our tests cover multiple tests at once to give you peace of mind, while we also provide single STD tests if you know exactly what you’re testing for.
Take a look at our category pages to see what tests are available:
- Chlamydia
- Gonorrhoea
- HIV
- Syphilis
- Genital Herpes
- Hepatitis B & C
- All Tests