std question

lycheefan · Unread post by **lycheefan** » Sun Sep 26, 2021 12:03 pm

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

Unread post by **Coral** » Mon Sep 27, 2021 7:35 am

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!

lycheefan · Unread post by **lycheefan** » Mon Sep 27, 2021 2:03 pm

hello! i'm getting tested this week and we always use condoms

thank you for the help!!

Unread post by Mo » Mon Sep 27, 2021 3:24 pm

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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