I used condoms with my boyfriend EVERY time, & I just found out he was cheating. Is it a MUST that I still get checked out & tested for STD's? Every time I get tested, I come out negative.
2007-03-20 12:45:52 · 7 answers · asked by Anonymous in Health ➔ Diseases & Conditions ➔ STDs
Hi there,
Yes, anyone who chooses to be sexually active and is not in a monogamous relationship should be regularly tested once a years for all stds; every six months if the behaviour was more risky. Considering you "just" found out he has been cheating on you, you don't know if he has picked up anything since the last time you were tested. If you have had sex with your boyfriend since your last round of check-ups another test will help alleviate any "what ifs". Remember, not all stds are transmitted through intercourse so condoms will not protect you from every std out there. So even if your boyfriend did use condoms outside of your relationship he still could have picked up something from his other partner(s). For your own sanity you may want to get checked out.
Cheers.
2007-03-21 07:12:15 · answer #1 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 1⤋
YES, because Condoms do not offer 100% protection.
Many people believe that a condom will protect them from everything.
The ideal way to make sure you never get infected with something is to never let anyone near your genitals with their fingers, mouth or genitals. EVER.
Then you're guaranteed 100% protection.
But we are all human and that's not likely to happen.
Therefore, we are always at risk.
If your boyfriend is cheating, then for your own sake, you should insist on him using a condom.
Better still, dump him. He is putting you at risk.
Try and find yourself a guy who is able to stay monogomous. (sexually faithful to one person) then your chances of contracting an STI will be dramatically reduced.
It's good that your results have been negative so far, but almost everybody's number comes up eventually.
Just be aware.
2007-03-20 13:07:40 · answer #2 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 1⤋
Yes, if only for the simple reason that some people carry diseases yet don't get sick from them, for example certain STDs and Tuberculosis. In fact, in late Nineteenth Century Germany it was estimated that 80% of the adult population had syphilis (due to the men visiting prostitutes as the culture was uptight) although only very few few were born with the characteristic syphilitic head type deformations, nor did most die of the gruesome head-rotting syndrome - Beethoven included (although he did go deaf from it). Also those with sickle-cell anemia do not get malaria even though they can carry it. So it's always wise to find out.
2007-03-20 16:04:17 · answer #3 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
It's not a must, but it definitely wouldn't hurt. I'd stay on the safe side and get checked out anyway. It may be annoying after coming out negative so many times, but there's always a chance even if you use protection. I'd suggest just getting test (and if it's a wasted trip and it comes out negative, all the better.)
2007-03-20 12:54:04 · answer #4 · answered by beautyinfire 2 · 2⤊ 1⤋
YES. Especially if you are having sex with a new partner. Nothing offers 100% protection but absitenence (but where is the fun in that...)
2007-03-20 13:29:51 · answer #5 · answered by morningstaar321 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Yes, condoms aren't 100% safe
2015-02-06 15:48:28 · answer #6 · answered by Ben 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Even in a platonic relationship, you should still have a doctor help keep you healthy.
Sometimes, the partner doesn't even know they have something.
You have to protect yourself not just in the act, but everyday...or you put yourself at risk!
2007-03-20 14:08:36 · answer #7 · answered by Gothic Martha™ 6 · 0⤊ 1⤋