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annie1 · 12-23-2003, 08:59 PM

ok, never had one, only had one partner, not sure if i even need one, but i figure if im not sure if i need one then i definately need one.
I dont know much about the whole procedure though, actually dont know anything about the process, what does it involve from a female standpoint? what all do they do?
thanks

lurkette · 12-24-2003, 03:55 AM

It all depends on what you're being tested for. I only had one partner, too, but I was paranoid and figured I'd rest easier knowing the truth, whatever it was, so I got tested for EVERYTHING. (And they all came back negative - whew!)

For some tests they need blood; for others they basically need a pelvic exam and a culture. They'll need to ask a lot of questions about your sexual history, of course. For AIDS tests, I believe you have to be 6 months out from your last sexual encounter for it to be certain. If you're worried about it showing up on your insurance records, go to Planned Parenthood or a community clinic and pay for it yourself. I think you're doing a good thing, getting tested, for your own peace of mind.

annie1 · 12-25-2003, 05:00 PM

i wish i would have done it last week, i had my anual "icky doctor" exam, should have gotten it over with...

sexymama · 12-31-2003, 11:58 AM

annie1, it is never too late. My ex had a girlfriend before we were divorced and I knew of at least one affair, so, as embarrassing as it was, I got tested for it all. I rest easier as they all came back negative. It is worth the peace of mind.

12-23-2003, 08:59 PM	#1 (permalink)
annie1 Insane	STD tests ok, never had one, only had one partner, not sure if i even need one, but i figure if im not sure if i need one then i definately need one. I dont know much about the whole procedure though, actually dont know anything about the process, what does it involve from a female standpoint? what all do they do? thanks

12-24-2003, 03:55 AM	#2 (permalink)
lurkette My future is coming on Moderator Emeritus Location: east of the sun and west of the moon	It all depends on what you're being tested for. I only had one partner, too, but I was paranoid and figured I'd rest easier knowing the truth, whatever it was, so I got tested for EVERYTHING. (And they all came back negative - whew!) For some tests they need blood; for others they basically need a pelvic exam and a culture. They'll need to ask a lot of questions about your sexual history, of course. For AIDS tests, I believe you have to be 6 months out from your last sexual encounter for it to be certain. If you're worried about it showing up on your insurance records, go to Planned Parenthood or a community clinic and pay for it yourself. I think you're doing a good thing, getting tested, for your own peace of mind. __________________ "If ten million people believe a foolish thing, it is still a foolish thing." - Anatole France

12-31-2003, 11:58 AM	#4 (permalink)
sexymama My own person -- his by choice Location: Lebell's arms	annie1, it is never too late. My ex had a girlfriend before we were divorced and I knew of at least one affair, so, as embarrassing as it was, I got tested for it all. I rest easier as they all came back negative. It is worth the peace of mind. __________________ If you can go deeply into lovemaking, the ego disappears. That is the beauty of lovemaking, that it is another source of a glimpse of god It's not about being perfect; it's about developing some skill at managing imperfection.

12-25-2003, 05:00 PM	#3 (permalink)
annie1 Insane	i wish i would have done it last week, i had my anual "icky doctor" exam, should have gotten it over with...