If you're sexually active, you may have been exposed to a sexually transmitted disease and not even know it. You may say, "I use a condom every time." But do you use a condom for oral sex? Do you ask each new partner his or her sexual history?

Many people do not realize that STDs can be contracted through oral sex. This misconception leaves millions of sexually active individuals susceptible to acquiring an STD each year. In 2005, 4 million people in the United States will contract chlamydia and you could be one of them.

In fact, it is estimated that 1 in 2 sexually active individuals will have contracted an STD by the time they are 25. However, if you are older than 25, that does not mean that you are no longer at risk.

Take care of your body and ask your health care provider for a chlamydia and gonorrhea urine test. It's the easiest test you'll ever take. Whether you are negative or positive, you need to know. Plus, there's good news. Chlamydia and gonorrhea can be treated with a simple regimen of antibiotics.

Think about the alternative. When left untreated, chlamydia and gonorrhea can cause serious complications. Did you know that chlamydia is the leading cause of preventable infertility in women and men?

Do yourself and your partner a favor. Get tested with a simple urine test. There are currently take at home tests you can do to secure your privacy and confidentiality.