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If im 16 years of age is it legal to have sex with someone the same sex as me?? And how can i get tested for STI and STDs??
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It depends on your state (just Google the age of consent in your state). However, any free/local/teen clinic should provide testing for STIs and STDs regardless of your age. I would check, just in case.
I guess that answers your second question. If you don't know of any teen clinics, there may be information in your school nurse's office. Yes, it may feel awkward to ask, but it's better to be safe than sorry!
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Braiden's answer is incorrect on the age of consent. Most states the age of consent has been raised to 18. Some states still have 17 as the age of consent but only a few. You can find the age of consent for you state by using a search engine and outing in "age of consent in(then enter your state).
The age of consent is generally held for when an underage person has sex with a person over the age of consent who is then considered an adult. There is in some states and offset age though here again because of recent sexual actions by predators this too has been removed.
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Yes, it is legal. As stated below, go to your doctor for the tests.
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Your family doctor or a registered nurse can do the tests. Here's a link about how they conduct them. [Link](Mouse over link to see full location)
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You can get tested for STD by going to a lab where they do blood work.
Also, Depending on the state you live in most states require you to be 16 to be able to legally consent.
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