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Sexual Health Doctor Online — Bulk Billed STI Advice & Treatment
Sexual health is an important part of your overall wellbeing, but it's often something people feel anxious discussing.
At Clinic Online, our AHPRA-registered Australian GPs offer completely private, judgement-free consultations for STI advice, testing referrals, treatment, contraception, PrEP and PEP — all from the comfort of home.
BULK BILLEDEligible sexual health consults are $0 out of pocket under Medicare — contraception, STI management, HIV/Hep B/Hep C screening, PrEP & PEP.
Speak to a GP About Sexual Health 
Clinic Online's sexual health consultations are discreet telehealth appointments with AHPRA-registered Australian GPs covering STI testing and treatment, contraception advice and prescriptions, the morning-after pill, PrEP and general sexual-health concerns — with complete confidentiality and no waiting-room anxiety.
Sexual health is health. But the embarrassment of sitting in a GP waiting room to discuss an STI concern or to ask for the morning-after pill stops many Australians getting the care they actually need, when they need it. Telehealth fixes that.
You speak with an AHPRA-registered Australian GP from wherever you feel safe — camera off if you prefer. The GP takes a confidential history, issues pathology e-referrals for any STI tests needed, prescribes contraception or emergency contraception when appropriate, and arranges follow-up so you are never left wondering. Every consult is fully private, judgement-free, and protected by Australian medical confidentiality law.
We Can Help With
STI and STD concerns and advice
Symptoms such as pain, discharge or irritation
STI testing referrals (pathology)
Treatment options and prescriptions (when clinically indicated)
Sexual health screening for men and women
Ongoing sexual health management and education
Contraception advice and prescriptions
STI Testing & Referrals Made Simple
Our GPs can issue pathology referrals for STI testing electronically.
Attend a collection centre at a time that suits you.
Results reviewed by your GP — explained clearly with recommended next steps.
Follow-up telehealth appointment available if treatment is required.
Why Choose Clinic Online?
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AHPRA-registered Australian GPs
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Fully private, confidential and non-judgemental
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On-demand — often within 5 minutes
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Pathology referrals for STI testing available
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Prescriptions issued when clinically appropriate
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Speak from home — no uncomfortable clinic visits
How It Works
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Click 'Request a Consult'
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Speak privately with an Australian GP via video or phone
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Discuss your concerns openly and confidentially
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Receive testing referrals, prescriptions or advice as appropriate
Sexual Health Consultation Pricing
One flat consultation price. Eligible sexual health consultations are bulk-billed. Pathology tests themselves are bulk-billed at most Australian collection centres.
BULK BILLED
$0out of pocket
Medicare covers the full cost and you pay nothing out of pocket. Eligibility depends on the service.
- Eligible Services
- Contraception
- STI Management
- Bloodborne virus (HIV, Hep B &
Hep C) - PrEP & PEP
Up to 10 minutes
AUD$45
Most straightforward GP consultations — prescriptions, medical certificates, single-issue advice and referrals.
- Live video or phone consultation with an Australian GP
- Prescriptions, certificates and referrals at the consulting GP's discretion
- Secure, private and confidential
Beyond 10 minutes
AUD$59
Longer, more complex consultations — mental health reviews, multiple issues, chronic condition management or in-depth investigations.
- Everything in the shorter consult, plus more consulting time
- Time for multi-issue or complex clinical discussion
- Weight Loss consults & treatment
- Ongoing follow-up arranged where clinically appropriate
Medicare: Medicare rebates may apply for eligible consultations — availability depends on your individual circumstances and current Commonwealth telehealth rules. Your GP will let you know during the consultation whether your consult is rebate-eligible.
No subscriptions. No form-based medicine. You only ever pay for the consultation you have — there's nothing to cancel and nothing recurring.
When an Online Sexual Health Consult Is — and Isn't — Appropriate
Most sexual-health concerns can be safely managed via telehealth. A few situations need urgent or specialist care instead — being clear about which is which protects you.
An online sexual health consult suits you if…
- You want a discreet STI screen (for example HIV, chlamydia, gonorrhoea, syphilis, hepatitis and herpes where indicated) and a pathology referral
- You need emergency contraception (the morning-after pill) — ideally within 72 hours of unprotected sex, and up to 120 hours for some options
- You want contraception advice or a new/repeat prescription (the combined pill, mini-pill, vaginal ring or a referral for a LARC such as an IUD or implant)
- You are experiencing mild symptoms such as itch, discharge, odd-smelling discharge or burning and want early assessment with a discreet pathology referral
- You want PrEP (pre-exposure prophylaxis) information and a pathology workup before starting treatment
- You may have been exposed to HIV in the last 72 hours and need PEP (post-exposure prophylaxis) — time-critical, so the sooner you connect with a GP the better
Please access specialist care if…
- You are experiencing a medical emergency — severe pelvic pain, heavy bleeding, high fever with rash, or signs of sepsis — call 000 or go to your nearest emergency department
- Your symptoms need a physical examination your GP cannot do by video (for example a detailed pelvic examination, a cervical screening/Pap test, or insertion of an IUD)
- You have been a victim of sexual assault — specialist support from a sexual assault service and in-person medical assessment is the right pathway; call 1800 RESPECT (1800 737 732) for 24/7 help
In a medical emergency — severe pelvic pain, heavy bleeding, signs of sepsis or a life-threatening situation — call 000 or go to your nearest emergency department. For sexual assault support, call 1800 RESPECT (1800 737 732), available 24/7.
Online Sexual Health Clinic vs In-Person GP
A plain-English comparison of the main ways Australians access sexual-health care today.
| What matters | Clinic Online | In-person GP | Form-based telehealth |
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| Speed to speak with a GP about sexual health | Usually within 5 minutes — completely discreet | 1 to 10 days for an appointment, plus waiting-room discomfort | Most do not cover sexual health consultations |
| Real conversation with an AHPRA-registered GP | Yes — live video or phone, camera off if you prefer | Yes | No |
| STI pathology referral | Yes — accepted at all Australian pathology providers | Yes | Yes |
| Results reviewed and explained by a GP | Yes — once your results return you do a follow up with the GP for treatment | Yes | Not applicable |
| Contraception prescriptions (pill, mini-pill, ring) | Yes — with a proper clinical history | Yes | Limited range of products |
| Emergency contraception (morning-after pill) | Yes — instant e-script to your phone | Yes | Sometimes |
| Privacy of the consultation | From your own home — no waiting room, no receptionist hearing your question | Clinic environment | No live conversation at all |
| Price (per consultation) | Bulk-Billed if eligible. Private consults from $45 up to 10 minutes; $59 beyond 10 minutes. | Varies — average medicare gap fee $55 | From $35 to $180 on average - if available |
Comparison reflects typical patient experience — actual times, fees and availability vary by clinic, location and clinical circumstances.
Sexual Health Online — Frequently Asked Questions
Clear answers about STI testing, contraception, privacy, bulk billing and PrEP.
Are sexual health consultations bulk billed on Clinic Online?
Yes. Eligible sexual health telehealth consultations at Clinic Online are bulk billed under Medicare, meaning you pay $0 out of pocket. Bulk billing applies to contraception advice and prescriptions, STI management and treatment, bloodborne virus screening (HIV, Hepatitis B and Hepatitis C), and PrEP & PEP consultations. Your AHPRA-registered Australian GP will confirm your eligibility at the start of the consultation. Pathology tests for STI screening are also bulk billed at most Australian collection centres, so the entire pathway — consultation, testing and follow-up — can be completely free for eligible Australians. There are no subscriptions, no hidden fees, and no surprise charges.
Can I get an STI test without seeing a doctor in person?
Yes. After a short, private telehealth consultation, your Clinic Online GP can issue a pathology e-referral for any clinically appropriate STI screen — HIV, syphilis, chlamydia, gonorrhoea, hepatitis B and C, and herpes where indicated. You attend any Australian pathology collection centre (most are bulk-billed), and your results are sent back to your GP who will contact you directly if treatment or follow-up is needed.
Is the STI consultation confidential? Who sees my results?
Your consultation, notes and results are stored in a secure, Australian-hosted medical records system and protected by the Privacy Act 1988 (Cth). Only you and your treating Clinic Online GP see the results. Nothing is shared with your partner, family, employer or insurer without your explicit written consent. Australian law does require healthcare providers to report certain notifiable STIs (such as HIV and syphilis) to the state health department, but this is de-identified for public-health surveillance, not shared with your circle.
Can I get the morning-after pill (emergency contraception) online?
Yes. After a brief telehealth consultation, your GP can issue an e-script for levonorgestrel (the most common morning-after pill) or ulipristal acetate (EllaOne), which you can collect from any Australian pharmacy immediately. Emergency contraception is most effective within 72 hours of unprotected sex, and some options work up to 120 hours — the earlier, the better. Levonorgestrel is also available directly over the counter without a prescription at most Australian pharmacies.
Can Clinic Online prescribe the contraceptive pill?
Yes. After a proper clinical history (covering blood pressure if recently checked, smoking status, migraine history, clot risk and personal preference) your GP can issue an e-script for the combined oral contraceptive pill, the progestogen-only pill ("mini-pill") or the vaginal ring, or refer you to an in-person GP for insertion of an IUD or implant where that is your preference. No subscriptions — one e-script at a time.
What if my test comes back positive for an STI?
Your Clinic Online GP will contact you directly, usually by phone, to explain the result clearly, answer your questions, and arrange the next step. Many STIs (such as chlamydia and gonorrhoea) can be treated with a same-day e-script for antibiotics. Others (such as HIV or syphilis) require specialist review, which your GP will arrange urgently. Partner notification and retesting timelines are also explained clearly so you know exactly what to do.
Can I access PrEP (pre-exposure prophylaxis) through Clinic Online?
Yes. Your Clinic Online GP can order the required pathology workup (HIV, hepatitis B and C, syphilis, STI screen, kidney function) and — if eligible and safe — issue an e-script for PrEP. PrEP is listed on the PBS for eligible Australians, which makes it affordable. Ongoing PrEP care requires 3-monthly pathology reviews, which we can arrange through follow-up telehealth consultations.
Can I access PEP (post-exposure prophylaxis) after a possible HIV exposure?
Yes. Clinic Online can prescribe PEP (post-exposure prophylaxis) via telehealth when clinically appropriate. PEP is time-critical and must be started within 72 hours of potential HIV exposure — the sooner, the better. After a brief, confidential telehealth consultation, your AHPRA-registered Australian GP will assess your exposure risk, order urgent baseline pathology (HIV, hepatitis B and C, syphilis, kidney and liver function) and issue an e-script for PEP so you can begin treatment immediately at any Australian pharmacy. PEP consultations are bulk billed for eligible patients.
I feel uncomfortable discussing sexual health — how private is the consult, really?
Completely private. You connect by video or phone from wherever you feel safe. You can keep your camera off if you prefer. Your GP is AHPRA-registered, bound by strict professional and legal confidentiality obligations, and has had thousands of these conversations before — nothing is going to surprise or embarrass them. The only goal is to get you the right test, the right treatment, and the right peace of mind.
Related Telehealth Services
Sexual health care is often delivered alongside pathology, men's health and general GP services. Everything can be issued in the same consultation.
Last clinically reviewed: by Dr Bani Kaur, MBBS, DCH, FRACGP (AHPRA MED0001787297).
The information on this page is general in nature and is not a substitute for individual medical advice, diagnosis or treatment. Whether a prescription, medical certificate, referral or test is clinically appropriate for you is a decision your consulting GP will make during your telehealth appointment. If you think you may be experiencing a medical emergency, call 000 or go to your nearest emergency department immediately.