Throughout their journey creating Stix, Cynthia and Jamie heard hundreds of pregnancy test horror stories from their customers. I sat down with them to hear these stories, which ranged from women not knowing when to take a pregnancy test, to needing access to a discreet pregnancy test, to wasting money on unnecessarily expensive pregnancy tests.
The best pregnancy test stories are shocking but also totally relatable. Here is just a sampling:
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“My husband and I are in our second year of trying to conceive and just the other week, the cashier told me that ‘I might as well stop trying at this point.’ - Tessa, 28
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“Last year, I bought a bulk pack of pregnancy tests and the instructions were so confusing. I didn’t realize that I had to wait 5 minutes for the results to show up, so after I saw the “negative” result I threw the tests in the trash. I took two tests every day for three weeks, and then I was taking out the trash and noticed they were ALL positive. I was pregnant! It was the worst way to find out because I was filled with anxiety all month hoping for that positive result.” - Christina, 26
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“I’m a banker and I have close relationships with my clients. I was in the drugstore with a pregnancy test in hand when I turn around, and boom, one of my clients is behind me! It was the most uncomfortable small talk of my life.” - Angela, 34
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“I never know when to take a pregnancy test. My periods are all over the place and the language on pregnancy test boxes at the store is so confusing. So, I just buy them all the time to be sure. I’ve wasted hundreds and hundreds of dollars doing this. The worst part? My drugstore cashier gives me mean looks every time I walk into the store. I hate that he’s up in my business.” - Grace, 26
Since those of us in the infertility community tend to take A LOT of pregnancy tests, I’m sure many of you can relate to these horror stories.
When I came across Stix I thought the idea was genius, and after receiving my pregnancy tests in the mail I can attest to the clear results, easy-to-read instructions, and discreet packaging. Plus, for women who are trying to conceive, there is a subscription option, so you don’t even have to think about ordering them every month!

Do you want a better experience taking pregnancy tests each month? Stix is for you.
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