Okay. So me and my boyfriend have been dating for qutie some time now and whatnot. A while ago we both went in with each other to get tested and we both came out negative.
Serious question...
Questoin: Even though we are both clean. Should my boyfriend and I still use a condom?
2006-09-09 05:31:15 · 20 answers · asked by Anonymous in Society & Culture ➔ Cultures & Groups ➔ Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual, and Transgender
we stopped
we got tested after we had been together for 8 months
its all about trust, if you know that you aint gonna sleep around then all is good!
2006-09-09 05:32:20 · answer #1 · answered by ☺Everybody still loves Chris!♥▼© 6 · 0⤊ 1⤋
A second test is not unreasonable to request as well as regular testing...I don't think I'd go without condoms until you can be certain there's not even a temptation to stray outside the relationship on either side. Regular testing is a good precaution all the way around.
The Virus itself, contrary to what many on here seem to think, can be detected by some tests in as early as 2 weeks after exposure but the general testing requires at 6 week window after exposure to get accurate results with a followup test 2 to 4 weeks afterward to make sure..
2006-09-09 14:39:16 · answer #2 · answered by IndyT- For Da Ben Dan 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Good question, and not an easy one to answer. Are you guys pretty sure that you are ready to REALLY commit to each other? And this means ZERO playing around, including time-outs, three-somes or whatever? Maybe you can quit using condoms. I kind of think that in your early years, its just a good habit to use them always. But I know you are almost saying to a partner, "I don't trust you not to mess around with others, so even though we've been tested, I still want to use protection." Tough call.
2006-09-09 15:44:04 · answer #3 · answered by michael941260 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
IF you are in a committed relationship, and you can trust 100% that neither of you practices unsafe sex with anyone else, then wait 14 more weeks, be tested again, and if that comes up clean, then you can do what you want. HIV is NOT a thing that is invented..it is a virus, no more, no less. If neither of you have the virus, you cannot catch the virus from each other. But, make sure you KNOW your mate, that you TRUST your mate. Good luck
2006-09-09 12:34:25 · answer #4 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
I think it would depend on a few factors, if any of them are missing it would probably be smart to use a condom.
A. Judging from your picture I am assuming you are both men, so therefor babies are not a problem, but if you are of different sexes the female needs to be on birth control of some form.
B. Are you monogomous with each other?
C. How long have you been dating him? If it is a relatively new relationship I would not trust my life on his commitment to be monogomous.
Even people who have been in relationships for many years will sometimes be unfaithful, so if you choose to not use protection you will be incurring a degree of risk, but protection is also a hassle and can detract from the act to a degree. Ultimately as long as you have been dating him for a long enough time to build trust then the risk is not huge and you are probably fine to do without condoms.
2006-09-09 12:37:32 · answer #5 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 1⤋
Depends on what your definition is of some time. The virus may lay dormant for some time before it will actually show up. Depending on what your time length is, depends on the answer. However, safe sex no matter what is always the way to go. How does he know that you aren't getting some on the side, and vice versa. I would hate for someone to become too comfortable and then the other play around and then both ended up the well known creek without a paddle.
2006-09-09 12:46:23 · answer #6 · answered by Brad B 2 · 0⤊ 1⤋
Yes you should and the reason why is if you both are somewhat young and not sure if you want to stay with each other for life then it's best too use a condom, Also one test when it comes to people's life isn't good enough I would wait and be tested again to double make sure you both are safe...........
Good Luck
2006-09-09 12:40:00 · answer #7 · answered by Super 4 · 0⤊ 1⤋
It is better safe than sorry. Even if you both tested Negative, it is better and safer to use condom. In the event where you two are still together after two or three years, it is no longer necessary to use it. But in the mean time, keep using it. I'm sure doing it bareback feels better, but you don't want to take your chances.
2006-09-09 12:47:45 · answer #8 · answered by Mstislav 5 · 0⤊ 1⤋
Yes, still use a condom. You haven't said anything about being in a committed relationship. You sort of give us the idea that you are now steadies and that's it. And that's not enough to prove that either one of you will not step out on the other. ALWAYS use condoms.
2006-09-09 14:11:29 · answer #9 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 1⤋
first of all depending how long you two are together "exclusively". whether you both have an open communication when it comes to your relationship. it takes a lot of emotional maturity to come to that. you have to agreed that regardless of the consequences both of you have to tell each other the truth the moment you have sex with someone else outside of the relationship. essentially it's a trust issue more than anything else.
2006-09-09 19:58:23 · answer #10 · answered by sstooc2001 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Yes, unless you are absolutely sure there are not other guys in his life and you both do not have any other STD's. Sounds like you two are about to make a big step. Be carefull
2006-09-09 12:54:31 · answer #11 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 0⤋