The other day, a co-worker and I were discussing how we had gotten an AIDS test. Another co-worker joined in but looked at us like we were freaks. I really don't see what's wrong with getting tested. It only takes having sex with one person to catch it....so why not be sure and get tested???
2006-08-16 21:30:30 · 8 answers · asked by Shawnie 3 in Society & Culture ➔ Other - Society & Culture
Good call baby. Nothing wrong with getting tested. There are some shady characters out there. Its important to get tested. I would suggest getting tested twice a year if you can. Remember there is like a six month grace period that is not detective. So if you got tested today, most likely it wont cover the six months prior to today. Its good you are getting the message out to people. I think some may be embarrassed to go into a clinic.
2006-08-16 21:39:14 · answer #1 · answered by GODFATHER 2 · 1⤊ 1⤋
Yes, I've been tested for HIV/AIDS before surgery and donating blood. There is nothing wrong with getting tested for any reason, and more people should do so. Just ignore the clueless co-worker!
2006-08-16 21:38:51 · answer #2 · answered by AFL lover 4 · 0⤊ 1⤋
Nope. But then, I've never had sex, either... I fully recommend getting an AIDS test to everyone who's sexually active. A lot of people believe that getting and AIDS test indicates that you've been extremely promiscuous or gay, so that could be why your coworker looked at you funny. A lot of people are clearly uneducated idiots, though, so I wouldn't worry about it.
2006-08-16 21:55:12 · answer #3 · answered by Katia 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Tested? Yes.
Tested again, Yes.
Scheduled to be tested in the future? Why not?
It's just good practice for someone who is sexually active in today's society to take care of their sexual health.
What's wrong with knowing what's going on (or NOT going on) with your body? I think it's rather ignorant to medically look the other way when we can help save lives with the knowledge provided from a simple test.
What exactly DOESN'T make sense about being tested?
DAMN.
2006-08-16 21:45:18 · answer #4 · answered by Debbie R 3 · 1⤊ 0⤋
People are still so close mined about HIV/AIDS. The only thing that matters is that u are looking after your own health. Thous people with there eyes close are the freaks. Now that u have gotten tested please take care of your self. Believe me u don,t wont to end up sick. lol lol
2006-08-16 22:04:41 · answer #5 · answered by popo dean 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I get tested every three months, I give blood on a regular basis and they test it every time. I think it's great you are getting yourselves tested but protection is the key because if you get tested and it's positive you can prevent spreading it any further but you are still infected. Kudos to you both for getting tested though.
2006-08-16 21:43:20 · answer #6 · answered by Big Daddy 4 · 0⤊ 2⤋
I SAY TO HELL WITH THOSE LOSERS WHO DON'T GET TESTED.....
IN SOME STATES IT IS THE LAW THAT A MAN AND WOMAN GET TESTED FOR EVERYTHING BEFORE THEY GET HITCHED.............
2006-08-16 21:36:22 · answer #7 · answered by steve m 2 · 0⤊ 1⤋
yes..when i donated blood in red cross:}
2006-08-16 21:38:42 · answer #8 · answered by wittlewabbit 6 · 0⤊ 1⤋