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Mycoplasma genitalium is a sexually transmitted infection. Ureaplasma, on the other hand, is usually just a normal part of the human biome — yet the two are constantly confused.

In this episode, Robert and Anna from Shameless Care break down why that confusion matters. Many sex-positive people ask for Ureaplasma testing, but here’s the truth: almost everyone would test positive, and in most cases, it doesn’t mean anything is wrong.

We’ll talk about when Ureaplasma can cause problems, what qualitative vs. quantitative testing actually means, and why Shameless Care chooses not to include Ureaplasma in our STI panels. Testing for something nearly everyone has isn’t good medicine — it just creates anxiety and unnecessary treatment.

By the end of this episode, you’ll understand exactly how Mycoplasma genitalium and Ureaplasma differ — and you’ll walk away more confident, informed, and comfortable in your sex life because of it.