elloihallvard Posted December 23, 2017 Share Posted December 23, 2017 Before having sex, should I ask a guy I have been dating for one month, to have a STD test? I mean I don't see anything suspicious but just in case to be sure that he is healthy, or he may be offended? Do all the girls do this when they date a new guy? Thanks, Link to comment
Hollyj Posted December 23, 2017 Share Posted December 23, 2017 You don't see STDs. People do not have a certain look. Get the tests! If he is offended, he is a jerk. Your life is priority! In addition to the tests, always use condoms! Link to comment
SherrySher Posted December 23, 2017 Share Posted December 23, 2017 It's the smartest thing to do is ask a new partner to get an STD test. It might not be romantic, but neither is an STD or god forbid a life long illness that you can't get rid of. Not everyone shows symptoms and not everyone knows they are carrying an STD. If he cares about you at all and is in this long term, he will oblige. If he get's upset, then move on. Link to comment
Seraphim Posted December 23, 2017 Share Posted December 23, 2017 Of course you should. Link to comment
Jeffbobo Posted December 23, 2017 Share Posted December 23, 2017 I’m assuming that you’ve had the test and are willing to show the results? I was asked this once by a women that I dated, which I obliged. She took the test as well and shared results. I had no problem with this and actually, I’m glad I took it. Everything clean and I as well as she had piece of mind. If they care about themselves and the other person, people should be doing this and shouldn’t be offended. Link to comment
HeartGoesOn Posted December 23, 2017 Share Posted December 23, 2017 Yes you should, and of course waiting for the results beforehand, along with making sure you're on a secure form of BC. Your health and avoiding an unplanned pregnancy, are much more important than worrying about him being offended. Link to comment
elloihallvard Posted December 23, 2017 Author Share Posted December 23, 2017 Yeah, I see! Anyway there is the period of window, that we should consider before taking the test! Link to comment
DanZee Posted December 23, 2017 Share Posted December 23, 2017 Yeah, I see! Anyway there is the period of window, that we should consider before taking the test! What do you mean by "period of window?" Link to comment
elloihallvard Posted December 23, 2017 Author Share Posted December 23, 2017 Yes you should, and of course waiting for the results beforehand, along with making sure you're on a secure form of BC. Your health and avoiding an unplanned pregnancy, are much more important than worrying about him being offended. What do you refer to with BC? Link to comment
elloihallvard Posted December 23, 2017 Author Share Posted December 23, 2017 What do you mean by "period of window?" It is a period you should wait after having sex for the last time before you take the test, to have better results! Link to comment
Andrina Posted December 23, 2017 Share Posted December 23, 2017 If you're speaking of the AIDS test, it's performed twice, the second one happening six months after the first one. Link to comment
figureitout23 Posted December 23, 2017 Share Posted December 23, 2017 Of course you can ask him. Dating 1 month... are you exclusive? What have you two discussed? Have you discussed being sexually involved? Depending on your response changes how the question should be asked. Exclusive - before we take the next step I think we should discuss STD testing. Casual - when was the last time you were tested? Maybe not those exact phrases but some variation, if it's casual or you've just been on dates getting to know one another and you just blurt out ' you need to get tested' it may make for an awkward dinner. Link to comment
Snny Posted December 23, 2017 Share Posted December 23, 2017 HIV testing only tests for certain things. Also ask for hepatitis testing. Link to comment
Batya33 Posted December 23, 2017 Share Posted December 23, 2017 Before having sex, should I ask a guy I have been dating for one month, to have a STD test? I mean I don't see anything suspicious but just in case to be sure that he is healthy, or he may be offended? Do all the girls do this when they date a new guy? Thanks, If you think he would be that offended don't have sex with him. I never slept with anyone who wasn't tested and I always offered to test too even though I had had very few partners. And back then an HIV test wasn't accurate until the person had abstained for a period of months so we waited for that too. What do you mean "see" anything suspicious? Lots of this is hidden and can only be confirmed with a test. Link to comment
elloihallvard Posted December 23, 2017 Author Share Posted December 23, 2017 Anyway, most of people consider first date sex nowdays. I don't see how they trust a partner that way. Link to comment
Batya33 Posted December 24, 2017 Share Posted December 24, 2017 Anyway, most of people consider first date sex nowdays. I don't see how they trust a partner that way. I don't think it's most and not sure what that has to do with your individual situation. I'd also discuss what his values and views are were you to get pregnant -and yours. Link to comment
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