Theoretically.
Some STDs won't show up on tests immediately aftering being infected though. HIV for example can take up to 6 months to show up on a test.
Also, there is NO test to detect HPV in men. So, it's basically impossible for men to know if they have the virus. Most men find out they have the virus by either developing genital warts or by finding out their girlfriend or wife has been diagnosed from it (from their infected husband or boyfriend). Not EVERYONE will develop signs or symptoms of HPV though. That is why it is one of the number one STDs today because it has so little symptoms most people are unaware they have it and end up spreading it around unknowingly.
Best thing to do is to go get you and your partner tested and always use condoms even if you have both tested negative. You wouldn't want to get a life long or deadly STD. Better to be safe then sorry! Take care!
2007-07-23 04:51:57
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answered by Alli 7
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yes. but the only way to be sure is to both be tested. especially if you've both had other partners. you can be a carrier of an std and not display symtoms but still be passing it on to someone else who might be more prone to developing the full blown disease. also some std's are cyclic so if the person lied to you and said they had nothing even though they looked clean you'll still contract their std.
2007-07-23 03:53:43
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answered by kestrelk8 6
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You cannot be sure both partners are clean without ruling out: HIV. Gonorrhea. Syphilis. Chlamydia. Trichomoniasis. Human papillomavirus (there are over 30 sexually transmissible kinds). Genital warts. Hepatitis B. Yeast infections. Pubic lice. Scabies. You mention "anything like that". Are you referring to viruses such as Epstein-Barr Virus, cytomegalovirus, rhinovirus, influenza, viral pneumonia, viral meningitis... Or bacterial infections such as strep throat, scarlet fever, impetigo, staph infections, tuberculosis.... The short answer is you don't know what conditions your partner, or even yourself, might have. You should not have sexual contact with anyone without being prepared to face each of the STDs listed in the first paragraph. I am not saying don't have sexual contact! I am saying be sure you are mature, responsible, and trustworth and that your partner is too.
2016-04-01 08:47:34
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answered by Anonymous
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if you're both clean and you both know it, then there's no way of getting anything, and to be honest, it's not like std's are going to be in every person you meet, let alone sleep with, people are flipping out over rare diseases. but lets be real, just wrap it up, and you'll be fine, condoms greatly reduce the risk of STD transmission, and protects against HIV at ALMOST 100%,
2007-07-23 04:14:07
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answered by Anonymous
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Not necessarily, Some people can be carriers of an STD and not show any symptoms...
2007-07-23 03:53:54
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answered by John J 3
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If both partners have been screened, your chances are minimal. Now I have heard that cold sores are a form of Herpes and without precaution can be tranferred to the genital area if oral sex is involved.
2007-07-23 03:53:54
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answered by Anonymous
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Of course. If you are both "clean" then it's highly unlikely that you and your partner would catch something.
2007-07-27 00:53:59
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answered by Ruth 7
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That's right. Unfortunately, many people really believe they are "clean," when really they aren't. There are many strains of HPV, for example, that are symptom-less and don't get routinely tested-for.
2007-07-23 03:53:56
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answered by Anonymous
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no
2007-07-27 02:17:59
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answered by Anonymous
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