std question
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std question
argh it feels like a silly question but if my bf and i haven't had sex with anyone else besides each other, i couldn't have an std, right? thank youu
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Re: std question
Hi!
This is definitely not a silly question, and I’m glad you asked! If you and your partner have never had sex with anyone other than each other, it is very unlikely that you would have an STI. STIs are not created, only passed from one person to another. With that being said, if you have any doubts it can’t hurt to get tested! Getting tested for STIs is recommended at least once a year if you are sexually active.
When you and your boyfriend have sex, do you use a barrier method such as a condom? I ask because using condoms also helps protect against STIs. Hope this helps!
This is definitely not a silly question, and I’m glad you asked! If you and your partner have never had sex with anyone other than each other, it is very unlikely that you would have an STI. STIs are not created, only passed from one person to another. With that being said, if you have any doubts it can’t hurt to get tested! Getting tested for STIs is recommended at least once a year if you are sexually active.
When you and your boyfriend have sex, do you use a barrier method such as a condom? I ask because using condoms also helps protect against STIs. Hope this helps!
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Re: std question
hello! i'm getting tested this week and we always use condoms thank you for the help!!
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Re: std question
That all sounds great! If you want a helpful resource for information on safer sex practices and getting tested, this article has a great overview: Safe, Sound & Sexy: A Safer Sex How-To
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