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STDs/STIs
I haven't yet had sex with my boyfriend. He has told me that he hasn't had unprotected sex for 2 years, and so I shouldn't worry about STDs. However, he has been sexually active for 5 years - before 2 years ago he had unprotected sex with several partners. 2 questions: how worried should I be about him having something, that maybe hasn't shown itself yet? And how can I suggest to him nicely that he get tested?
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I think you should definatly be worried because things are starting to get worse with STDs and things like that. There really is no easy way to tell him to get tested, but it is really important that he does that. If he loves you like he says he does, he will not deny that he will get tested. You should tell him, but don't pressure him to do it. Also, don't say that you can't love him unless he gets tested. You will be OK.
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Well if he really cares about you, and doesn't wnat you to get sick or that, he'll get tested . YOu could tell him that you really care aobut him adn would like it if he would go and get tested and you'll go with him. He might not even have anything but it's go to get tested. But if he won't then you have to make the desion if you want to sleep with someone knowing that they could have a std or even something else. hope I helped.
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Many STDs have no outward symptoms, particularly in men. It's always safest to have a full health check up and screening for any possible STD.
When it comes to protecting your health, you should definitely let him know that you will not feel comfortable having sex unless he has been tested. Let him know this is more for your peace of mind, and also because you care about him. When STDs are left untreated, they can lead to some pretty nasty consequences.
This shouldn't be a problem if your boyfriend cares about your health and respects your wishes, although you may need to encourage him because some people find it scary to be tested.
Best of luck.
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Stds dont show up right away it could take several years more hen 2yrs actually. If you guys plan on having sex. You should ask him to get tested. Just to be on the save side.
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You should be very worried, alot of the time STDs show no symptoms. Tell him that you're worried about both of your health and that you need him to get tested, just to put your mind at ease.
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Just because an STD hasn't showed up yet, doesn't mean he doesn't have one. If he was having unprotected sex before with several people, then there is a good chance he might have something. There are STD's that have little or no warning signs or take a long time to actually show. You should be honest with him and tell him you are worried about it and you would feel much better about the situation if he would go get tested...even offer to go with him.
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The AIDs virus can be present for a long time without any symptoms at all. I would have him get checked for that one.
If he cares enough he should understand your wanting to know. Just tell him AIDs is life or death in most cases and it just isn't something you want to worry about.
Here is a link to an STD chart. It gives you the symptoms for each. You can also go to other places on the site and check out individual ones if you want more info.:)
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well until stds get treated they are there forever no matter how long its been. and only like half of stds can accually get treated and only half of those can only be treated in the first several weeks. i think you should be very worried and just tell him straight up you wont do it until he gets tested for like all the stds which could take a while but you should wait. not all stds have the same tests and involve many different things but if he loves you he will do it for you
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