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**nintenda** · 08-03-2011, 07:00 AM

Nope, never been tested and I have absolutely no reason to do so. I don't need a test to tell me that I don't have any STDs.

HIV/AIDS: it's not just sexually transmitted tho'. There are other means of transmission

Better be safe than sorry especially if the test is free anyway

Well I don't think you can test for the Herp or for HPV - I think that comes only with symptoms. But some one tell me if I'm wrong.

Chlamydia and Gonorrhea usually have pretty strong symptoms too right? Like right away?

So it's only syphilis and HIV you really are worried about...

Herpes: It depends as Herpes carriers depending if they had been long time carriers can have inactive phases without the symptoms. In unprotected sex with asymptomatic ( no symptoms) partner, the infection can be transmitted . Altho' you're right that when one has the obvious blisters ( symptoms) then one can easily be tested for herpes.

If one wants to be tested with Herpes ( e.g. one was told abt it a few days after the unprotected sex with inactive Herpes carrier ) tests thru blood and spinal fluids etc can be done.

Chlamydia Symptoms are not always apparent and hence one can easily pass this to another partner without one knowing. 75% of females and 50% males can be carriers of this without symptoms. Urine tests and swabbing of genital areas can be done for testing

GC: Not all carriers present symptoms. IF and when initial symptoms occur- it's about 2-10 days after exposure.

08-03-2011, 07:00 AM	#17
nintenda Join Date Oct 2005 Posts 621 Senior Member	Nope, never been tested and I have absolutely no reason to do so. I don't need a test to tell me that I don't have any STDs. HIV/AIDS: it's not just sexually transmitted tho'. There are other means of transmission Better be safe than sorry especially if the test is free anyway Well I don't think you can test for the Herp or for HPV - I think that comes only with symptoms. But some one tell me if I'm wrong. Chlamydia and Gonorrhea usually have pretty strong symptoms too right? Like right away? So it's only syphilis and HIV you really are worried about... Herpes: It depends as Herpes carriers depending if they had been long time carriers can have inactive phases without the symptoms. In unprotected sex with asymptomatic ( no symptoms) partner, the infection can be transmitted . Altho' you're right that when one has the obvious blisters ( symptoms) then one can easily be tested for herpes. If one wants to be tested with Herpes ( e.g. one was told abt it a few days after the unprotected sex with inactive Herpes carrier ) tests thru blood and spinal fluids etc can be done. Chlamydia Symptoms are not always apparent and hence one can easily pass this to another partner without one knowing. 75% of females and 50% males can be carriers of this without symptoms. Urine tests and swabbing of genital areas can be done for testing GC: Not all carriers present symptoms. IF and when initial symptoms occur- it's about 2-10 days after exposure.
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