• FREE follow-up GP appointment If you test positive, we can arrange a free consultation with a GP, who can assess your results and discuss treatment options if appropriate.
  • Fast and accurate results Same-day bookings available, with fast, reliable results from a UKAS-accredited lab.
  • 100% confidential Results are delivered through our secure portal, and our name will not be shown on your bank account statements.
  • Clinics nationwide or home testing We have more than 100 clinics, plus home visits or self-testing available.

Private STD Clinic - Northampton

Abington Avenue, Northampton, NN1 4PA
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Fast, accurate, and completely confidential STD testing

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 Northampton sexual health clinic has been carefully selected to provide a discreet, professional and confidential service you can trust. As this is a general health clinic, nobody will know the reason for your visit.

You can book with confidence knowing your privacy is protected at every stage.

Turnaround time depends on the test you choose. Each test clearly displays its expected turnaround time before booking.

Turnaround times are measured from when your sample reaches our UKAS-accredited laboratory. Turnaround times are measured from when your sample reaches our UKAS-accredited laboratory. Please allow an additional 1–2 working days for samples sent from our Northampton clinic to reach the lab.

Instant testing options are available for certain tests, with results typically available within 10–40 minutes, depending on the number of infections being screened.

If your result from our sexual health clinic in Northampton 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.

Test result accuracy depends on the type of test you’ve chosen and what you’re testing for. Our UKAS-Accredited Laboratory is on the cutting edge of sexual health testing, As a result, our tests are among the fastest and most accurate tests available.

You can find out about the accuracy of testing for each STD in our blog: How accurate are instant STD tests?

The most appropriate test will depend on your personal circumstances, including:

  • Your recent sexual history
  • Time since potential exposure
  • Whether you have symptoms
  • Your required turnaround time

Our most popular tests include:

You can use the Test Finder on our homepage for guidance, or speak with our experienced customer service team for tailored advice.

Once you’ve chosen your test, simply select the Northampton sexual health clinic at checkout to book your appointment.

The private STD clinic in Northampton is located on Abington Avenue in the Abington area of the town. There is roadside parking on the same street as the clinic for those arriving by road. The clinic is easily accessible from a number of roads surrounding Northampton, including the M1 making it a great clinic to visit from a number of towns and cities located in The Midlands.

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FAQs

Some STI tests are provided by the National Health Service (NHS) which are free. You normally expect a 2-3 week turnaround time between the test and the result.

If this turnaround time is too long and you wish to get your results sooner, you may wish to get a private test. These are offered by Your Sexual Health and can be completed at a nearby clinic or your home. You can expect to receive your results within 2-3 days.

Whether or not you are showing symptoms of an STI, you should get tested if you have had unprotected sex with a new partner. Going through the NHS will often incur a longer wait time than with tests administered by a private clinic.

Your Sexual Health is a clinic that offers private sexual health screening that can be administered at one of our nationwide centres or by post. They aren’t free, but the results are available much quicker than through the NHS. Learn more about our comprehensive checks on our Full STI Check page.

With some tests, you can get the results and a diagnosis on the same day. Some symptoms may be too early to be able to diagnose, or not apparent at all. In these cases, blood, urine or swab tests would be administered and then sent off, with a turnaround time of 1-2 weeks.

Private practices like Your Sexual Health may offer results in as little as 2-3 days. These services are available in one of many UK-wide clinics or by post.

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:

No. To help protect your privacy, the payment will appear on your bank statement as a nondescript item and will not reference sexual health testing.

About Our Medical Director

Dr Bani has been practising medicine since 1998, with extensive experience across both NHS and private healthcare.

He oversees the medical standards of Your Sexual Health, ensuring every test we offer is carefully selected for accuracy, reliability and clinical quality, using trusted UKAS-accredited laboratories.

Dr Rashid Bani (GMC No: 4441036)