tested for stds

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Registered: 04-15-2008
tested for stds
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Thu, 04-17-2008 - 9:29am
Just wondering if any of you ask your prospective partners to get tested for std's before getting intimate.
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Registered: 03-11-2004
Thu, 04-17-2008 - 9:46am

Good question...Since the basis of me leaving CP was because of his extracurricular activities outside of the home I get myself tested every 8 weeks. I will do this until I feel safe enough to have it done once every 6 months then once a year. Have gotten the all clear so far (knocking on wood as we speak) but its a SCARY thing especially being a mom to a 2 year old. With that said condoms are an absolute NECESSARY until I find that 'forever' person.


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Registered: 04-15-2008
Thu, 04-17-2008 - 9:56am
Yes, but not to get too graphic, what about with oral sex.
iVillage Member
Registered: 04-15-2008
Thu, 04-17-2008 - 11:20am
Just to clarify, what I mean to say is that you can get STD's from oral sex so do you still ask them to get tested.
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Registered: 03-11-2004
Thu, 04-17-2008 - 12:16pm
yes...and there are condoms for men and women as far as oral goes. Honestly for me thats best shared for someone I am comitted to. As a single woman you should have yourself tested and request your partner to be tested as well. Why would you risk getting sick for the sake of a casual encounter when you have children to think of? Sorry but for me my actions directly impact my daughters life so for me Ill go without until im sure...IMO
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Registered: 04-15-2008
Thu, 04-17-2008 - 12:22pm
I agree with you.
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Registered: 12-27-2006
Thu, 04-17-2008 - 1:46pm

My ex had extra curricular activities too..so I got tested for everything for 2 yrs.

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Registered: 11-03-2003
Thu, 04-17-2008 - 2:03pm

Which STDs are you talking about?

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Registered: 07-14-2007
Fri, 04-18-2008 - 10:49pm

Ok....I willl share this even though it iis TMI for me.

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Registered: 11-08-2006
Sat, 04-19-2008 - 9:54am

we did talk about it, but never got around to it. I