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possible std?
i had unprotected sex almost a year ago with an older & more experienced boy. it was a random hookup & i totally still feel guilty about it, but whatever it's in the past.
but my question is, if i got infected with an std by him, & this was a year ago, would i be showing signs or anything by now?
i mean, just here recently i've been thinking a lot about stds & how scary they really, truly are. & i mean, i want to go get tested but i honestly have no way there. i can't tell my mom without her freaking out on me, & kicking me out.
so what exactly should i do?
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There are many types of STDs. Unfortunately, the most prominent one among teenagers is Chlamydia and often has no signs especially in females. (btw, stop beating yourself up, been there, done that, got and cured the Chlymadia, and the T-shirt, but no cookies- just heartbreak *frown*- we all make bad decisions that we regret later and/or feel guilty about).
With females Chlamydia has almost no signs, sometimes there will be a pain in your abdomen area (fortunately, I am very sensitive and detected it, but most do not), but mostly there isn't any. Chlamydia can make you sterile!
My best advice is to ANYONE that is sexually active is to make sure that they have a check-up at least once a year, not only to check for STDs, but also for your general sexual health. (cysts, ovarian cancer-which by the way can be passed along too!-, etc)
I wish I could take you..isn't there ANYONE...that you can ask to take you??!! Most times your county clinic is not to far away, and it's free. You might also talk with someone at
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They have counselors there that are very helpful in these type of situations! They will likely help you find some sort of transportation to the nearest free testing clinic.
Hugs and blessings,
Jasmine
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