Better Life Sciences, operating under the brand STD Hero, has been actively promoting its at-home STI testing and wellness solutions, including its "Ultimate Hero" kit for adult performers. The company has showcased its offerings at industry events such as Exxxotica Expo in Chicago and New Jersey, and Naughty N'awlins in New Orleans, aiming to increase accessibility and destigmatize sexual health.

Expanding Reach and Industry Engagement

Better Life Sciences, a diagnostic testing laboratory, has been engaging with the adult industry to introduce its at-home testing kits. Alan Brock, CEO of Better Life Sciences, attended the Exxxotica Expo in New Jersey to connect with adult performers and content creators. This followed the company's first Exxxotica appearance in April in Chicago.

During Exxxotica Chicago, Brock met Sharon Mitchell, recognized for introducing certified STD testing to the industry through her nonprofit, Adult Industry Medical Testing (AIM). Brock acknowledged Mitchell's foundational work as an inspiration for Better Life Sciences' current initiatives.

In July 2026, STD Hero also showcased its at-home STI testing and wellness solutions at Naughty N'awlins in New Orleans. The company's presence at the event was part of its mission to destigmatize sexual health and increase access to testing. STD Hero presented its direct-to-consumer model in a face-to-face setting, allowing attendees to see how private, lab-based screening can be integrated into daily health routines. Alan Brock, CEO at STD Hero, stated that Naughty N'awlins provided a suitable environment to discuss sexual health without stigma, given the community's values of openness, communication, and personal responsibility. He expressed the company's goal for at-home STI testing and other health tests to be accessible, empowering, and judgment-free.

At-Home Testing Solutions and Features

Better Life Sciences offers a range of at-home diagnostic applications beyond STIs, including tests for allergies, tick bite-related diseases, Hep-B and -C, and toxic sensitivities in pets. The "STD Hero" line of at-home testing kits is marketed to various demographics, including colleges and the lifestyle community. The company identified a need for remote testing alternatives for adult performers and content creators at consensual non-monogamy events.

After becoming a PASS Testing Partner in September 2025, Better Life Sciences began offering its "Ultimate Hero" kit to adult performers. This kit includes a specialized platform for documentation and record-keeping. Shipping for the "Ultimate Hero" kit is included in the price, with options for two-day UPS or FedEx, or post office delivery, and a two-day return. Overnight shipping is also available as an upgrade.

The testing process begins with scanning a code to register the kit with the lab’s data collection system. For performers, registration is followed by scheduling a tele-visit with a lab technician who assists with and witnesses specimen collection remotely. This guided process covers blood, urine, oral, and rectal collection. Instructional videos are also available on the Better Life Science website.

A new feature of Better Life Science’s data management program is a QR code-based method for securely sharing test results from a phone. This allows users to add their Health Pass to their iPhone or Google wallet, displaying a QR code that can be scanned to access test results directly from the laboratory information management system. The system includes a moving background to prevent falsification and displays the pass, test date, and 14-day window, after which the pass automatically expires from the wallet.

The lab prioritizes fast turnaround times, averaging approximately 11 hours for results once samples arrive. Chain of custody protocols are in place, including security seals on specimens witnessed by technicians during tele-visits, and verification of identity using passports or IDs. A partial DNA snippet is kept on file for comparison with future tests to ensure the same customer is being tested. Alan Brock's background in drug testing, where chain of custody protocols are critical, informs these procedures.

The "Ultimate Hero" kit includes a comprehensive panel for Chlamydia, gonorrhea, trichomoniasis, M-gen, Hepatitis-B and -C, HIV, and syphilis. This panel provides a baseline for clients who test infrequently, while adult performers who test regularly find the panel suitable for their twice-a-month requirements.

In addition to testing, the lab offers RX Hero, an online treatment portal providing medications such as Doxy-PEP (Doxycycline post-exposure prophylaxis), Acyclovir, and Valacyclovir, alongside weight loss and men’s and women’s health treatments.

Better Life Science also offers Food Sensitivity testing, Allergy testing, and Lyme Disease testing. These kits are designed to provide insights into personal health without the need for traditional in-person clinic appointments.

Future Outlook and Accessibility

Brock anticipates that at-home diagnostics will become standard for a broader range of conditions, including various types of cancer. He believes that advances in technology and evolving attitudes towards healthcare administration will lead to an expansion of Better Life Sciences' offerings. He compared this shift to the transition from video rental stores to streaming services, noting that laboratory science and healthcare are moving towards an at-home model for convenience.

Better Life Science testing kits are available on Amazon, though the STD Hero program for performers is exclusively offered through the lab’s website. Brock hopes that at-home testing will provide a reliable and certified STI testing option for independent content creators, particularly those not located near facilities in Miami, Las Vegas, or Los Angeles, as well as adult creators who collaborate and performers who travel.

Key Facts

  • Better Life Sciences, operating as STD Hero, offers at-home STI testing kits, including the "Ultimate Hero" kit for adult performers.
  • The company attended Exxxotica Expo in Chicago and New Jersey, and Naughty N'awlins in New Orleans, to promote its services.
  • Alan Brock, CEO of Better Life Sciences, met performer health pioneer Sharon Mitchell at Exxxotica Chicago.
  • Better Life Sciences became a PASS Testing Partner in September 2025.
  • The "Ultimate Hero" kit includes a comprehensive panel for Chlamydia, gonorrhea, trichomoniasis, M-gen, Hepatitis-B and -C, HIV, and syphilis.
  • A QR code-based system allows for secure sharing of test results from a phone, with results linked to the lab's information management system and featuring anti-falsification measures.
  • The lab maintains an average turnaround time of approximately 11 hours for test results.
  • STD Hero also offers Food Sensitivity testing, Allergy testing, and Lyme Disease testing.