Do you get regular checks for STD's?

LundiMardi

Well? And how regular if so...?

If not why not?

lili

what does mean std's please?

LundiMardi

Sexually Transmitted Diseases..

Chinafoot

Yup...usually every 6 months or so.

And no, that does not mean I don't practice safe sex....it means that I'm sensible on the issue and am aware that no matter how careful you are somethings can't be protected against and that in some cases an STI can take months to make an appearance....therefore regular testing is the only way to go.

arbeitsscheuer

Nope. Never, in fact.

EDIT: I should probably add in the proviso that I've never had sex, so... Make of that what you will

Blisterman

I don't because I've heard that insurance companies will increase your premiums if you've had an STD test.
I don't know if thats true or not. If it is, it's a disgrace.

LundiMardi

Blisterman wrote:

I don't because I've heard that insurance companies will increase your premiums if you've had an STD test.
I don't know if thats true or not. If it is, it's a disgrace.

that's a stupid reason not to don't you think?

Well, early days yet, but the poll is showing a trend i thought it would.. but again, early days..

Scraggs

never.. didnt realise ya had to get one regularly [unless you havnt been careful like...]

I can see this post being used as an example in a careless youth of today type way...

Binomate

Nope, not at all.

rsta

Blisterman wrote:

I don't because I've heard that insurance companies will increase your premiums if you've had an STD test.
I don't know if thats true or not. If it is, it's a disgrace.

That is absolutely not true. where did you hear that one? :rolleyes:



just have to say, even though there is only 6 votes so far, lundimardi's poll shows that it seems a lot of men are quite ignorant of sexual health... with 5 men already saying they've never had a std test.

a male friend of mine insists he cant get an std, and has never been checked out. he is under the impression that only women get them.... total idiot

LundiMardi

i do admit though that i myself voted no, but i've only been with one person and that person with me, so tis not something i have to worry about at the moment.

Blisterman

rsta wrote:

That is absolutely not true. where did you hear that one? :rolleyes:

Well I first heard it here. I didn't really believe it, so I asked a doctor, and she said it was actually true.
I don't know what to believe.

rsta

Blisterman wrote:

Well I first heard it here. I didn't really believe it, so I asked a doctor, and she said it was actually true.
I don't know what to believe.

well redner for me then if it is true.

you say a doctor said it was true..

madness surely. why get a higher premium for actually looking after your health....

ronbyrne2005

im paranoid about getting hiv even with protection althought the risk is miniscule when protection is used.

LundiMardi

mmm, lots voting, not many replying...

djmarkus

Never, dont feel the need while in a long term relationship. and i'm seldom not in a long term relationship .

LundiMardi

why do you not feel the need when in a LT relationship? What about what happens before said relationship?

djmarkus

This is true, but i wouldnt go out with someone that had more penii in them than hot dinners(which kinda highers the chances a bit;)).

In essence i think the risk to me is minimal.(crosses fingers)

LundiMardi

djmarkus wrote:

This is true, but i wouldnt go out with someone that had more penii in them than hot dinners(which kinda highers the chances a bit;)).

In essence i think the risk to me is minimal.(crosses fingers)

so you do a back ground check on your lovers then?

*Lolly*

Nope, ive no need to.

djmarkus

yes, i hire a secret agent like that guy in something about mary.

na seriously, i get to know girls i go out with for a few months to get to know them before actually sleeping with them(if i sleep with them).

LundiMardi

*Lolly* wrote:

Nope, ive no need to.

.....

If not why not?

LundiMardi

djmarkus wrote:

yes, i hire a secret agent like that guy in something about mary.

na seriously, i get to know girls i go out with for a few months to get to know them before actually sleeping with them(if i sleep with them).

and this is fullproof?

djmarkus

I never said it was foolproof, i could be dying of aids while i type, although the chances are pretty low.

I forgot to mention that i would proceed to have safe sex for a sustained amount of time(until a more permanent solution is in place )


When was the last time you got checked?

LundiMardi

djmarkus wrote:

I never said it was foolproof, i could be dying of aids while i type, although the chances are pretty low.

I forgot to mention that i would proceed to have safe sex for a sustained amount of time(until a more permanent solution is in place )


When was the last time you got checked?

How would having safe sex at the start of the relationship make a difference? I'm not trying to be a smartarse, but it's obvious the point i'm getting at..

I've already explained my situation.

*Lolly*

LundiMardi wrote:

.....

I have no need to as I have been with the same boyf for well over a year now and we are both clean and fresh

djmarkus

Well theres more of a chance of any STI symtoms becoming obvious during 6 months of safe sex rather than just jumping in bareback(i know its not the case with HIV)?

Terry

never felt the need as i've never had unprotected sex. except for that one time, but that was many years ago and my lad still seems fine.

LundiMardi

djmarkus wrote:

Well theres more of a chance of any STI symtoms becoming obvious during 6 months of safe sex rather than just jumping in bareback? yes?

not really no...

LundiMardi

*Lolly* wrote:

I have no need to as I have been with the same boyf for well over a year now and we are both clean and fresh

hate to be asking all the questions here but.... So you've both been tested before?

LundiMardi

julep wrote:

never felt the need as i've never had unprotected sex. except for that one time, but that was many years ago and my lad still seems fine.

have you had oral sex?

Terry

not in the last 18 months and that was with my then girlfriend.

LundiMardi

julep wrote:

not in the last 18 months.

hate that

Terry

blow me.

*Lolly*

LundiMardi wrote:

hate to be asking all the questions here but.... So you've both been tested before?

Lol dnt worry i ask too many q's myself half the time!!
Yes after the first time together.

And got the all clear...

djmarkus

Hmm.. is a test free?

*Lolly*

it defp is in england but i should say it will be over here if uve a medical card

djmarkus

do you pee in a cup or do u have to give a blood sample?

*Lolly*

Lol well depends on the situation...
Ive been for what is known as a 'scrape' i wont go into detail but believe me its as bad as it sounds! Lol that tests you for all sti's etc but obviously you wont be gettin that! Lol id say you most likely Wee in a jar or if doc has any reason to suspect serious infection/symptoms then id say bloodtest/ referal to local clinic/hospital if things look shadey. But please dont worry. id urge you to go just to be safe..

djmarkus

as long as he doesnt stick anything in my japs eye or goes feeling round my prostate

*Lolly*

Lol well i doubt that but he may have a good ol grope!

mawk

blood test i think, but ive never actually had a test.. been meaning to just havent gotten around to it between collage and work

slipss

No i've never had a test, I don't have sex with slappers or prostitutes but maybe thats no gaurantee, thinking about it maybe I'll get one done

mawk

you couldnt pay ME to do a hooker... there is really just something freakin terrifying about them. maybe its just a wierd phobia but prostitutes really scare me.. ever actually met one in real life? funkin horrible.

LundiMardi

djmarkus wrote:

as long as he doesnt stick anything in my japs eye or goes feeling round my prostate

Unfortunately, you're in for a rude awakening:(

Terry

mawk wrote:

you couldnt pay ME to do a hooker... there is really just something freakin terrifying about them. maybe its just a wierd phobia but prostitutes really scare me.. ever actually met one in real life? funkin horrible.

as a naive 18 year old, i tried to chat up a hooker in Dublin one night. i didn't know she was a hooker and i was really drunk. my friends were across the road, pissing themselves laughing.

and lundimardi is right. my friend recently went for an STD test and had a swab of some sort inserted into his japs eye.

Civilian_Target

djmarkus wrote:

as long as he doesnt stick anything in my japs eye or goes feeling round my prostate

LundiMardi wrote:

Unfortunately, you're in for a rude awakening:(

Rude and quite painful!

Surely before you have regular checks you have to have regular sex...

Haven't really bothered yet...

Yes usually at the start of a relationship
I've had two done
last year and recently

Aporia

the poll results are slightly worrying

LundiMardi

Aporia wrote:

the poll results are slightly worrying

quite