Also, generally being on PrEP involves a full run of STI testing including HIV quarterly. I would imagine that most straight people do not get tested for STIs as regularly.
Heck, most people don't see their doctor for any reason quarterly in the US.
Heck, most people don't see their doctor for any reason quarterly in the US.
For those in your situation, Planned Parenthood might be an option for reduced or no cost STI screening.
For PrEP they require a blood draw anyways to check creatinine levels since it can indicate side effects involving the kidneys, so you may as well draw blood for everything else too.