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How often do you get tested for STIs/HIV?

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In a non-monogamous LTR. Have had all the vaccinations. Use condoms outside of the relationship. Have a physical 2x year, get tested 3x year. Never had an STD. Doctor is straight, but have a very candid relationship with him.
 
Soilwork said:
72-Jay said:
Very easy one to answer (for HIV or any other STD test): Never have.
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why is that?

(no judgement here, was just wondering why you have chosen not to).
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Well.. the statement of "you have to have sex to get STDs" would apply. :lol:
Since I've never done _anything_ sexual with anyone.
 
GreyUnderscore said:
72-Jay already said what I wanted to say. Thanks bud.
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I use to do it every year or so. Since 2009 though I have only been tested once. I have very little interest in sex so I don't see the point in being tested. I have not been active since March 2009.
 
I don't see any point in being tested. It takes three to six months for it to show up. If I average one or two encounters a month, I'd always be behind the eight ball. I'd have to do it several times a year. Who knows if Medicare/Medicaid even covers it? Or how it could negatively affect me when they see I'm being tested several times a year? I don't care anyway. It's not like I'd ever really infect anyone else. Every encounter I've ever had, the guy had no interest in sucking me or bottoming. Most have no interest in me after the blow job and don't want to do anal at all. So it's always riskier for me, not them.
 
A very important thread!! Thanks for starting it. Have as much sex as you want, just be careful for others and for yourself.
Though we're monogamish, I get tested every six months.
 
Lifeafter30 said:
I don't see any point in being tested. It takes three to six months for it to show up
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Wrong. your information is literally decades out of date. High-end tests can now detect the virus in as little as 3 days.

you can anonymously get tested. And most Gay and Lesbian places do it for free.

Your information is totally wrong and HORRIBLY dangerous.

I didn't think I'd ever use this phrase, but you need to educate yourself.
 
Soilwork said:
High-end tests can now detect the virus in as little as 3 days.

you can anonymously get tested. And most Gay and Lesbian places do it for free.
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What makes you think Medicare/Medicaid would cover "high-end tests"? Or any place offering your so called "high end tests" would accept Medicare/Medicaid as payment? I can't even find a dermatologist that does. And I dont believe your last statement. No place would do it for free, and nothing is anonymous in present day. Nothing.
 
Lifeafter30 said:
What makes you think Medicare/Medicaid would cover "high-end tests"? Or any place offering your so called "high end tests" would accept Medicare/Medicaid as payment? I can't even find a dermatologist that does. And I dont believe your last statement. No place would do it for free, and nothing is anonymous in present day. Nothing.
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Ok so... yes, you're right... high end tests are not covered by Medicaid, but even the free tests you're getting down at the gay and lesbian center have a much shorter window than they did back in the 80s when we were saying "it could take 6 months to get a positive result" and while different municipalities have different laws, most of those places will, in fact, do it anonymously. you don't have to give them your name.

but hey... go ahead and get sick and die unnecessarily if you'd rather.
 
Soilwork said:
the free tests you're getting down at the gay and lesbian center

most of those places will, in fact, do it anonymously. you don't have to give them your name.

but hey... go ahead and get sick and die unnecessarily if you'd rather.
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Nice finish. And if I tested positive I'd immeadiately be reported to the state and county department of health. So please. Enough with the anonymous sell.
 
Lifeafter30 said:
Nice finish. And if I tested positive I'd immeadiately be reported to the state and county department of health. So please. Enough with the anonymous sell.
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I don't know where you live, so that may be true. I'm not sure why you'd care. If I tested positive I'd much rather get live-saving treatment than worry about whether health care workers knew.

Again... You life, I just think it's an odd decision.
 
As per my Contract with NHS Scotland i get a panel of bloods done every 3 months, very routine, but essential.
 
I used to go every six months, but I suppose I haven't been for over a year, maybe two.

I have unsafe sex with strangers every few weeks.
 
Lifeafter30 said:
Nice finish. And if I tested positive I'd immeadiately be reported to the state and county department of health. So please. Enough with the anonymous sell.
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Who, exactly, are you afraid of? Health professionals that are basically strangers to you? Are you afraid family and friends will find out you are gay? Co-workers or employers? This is 2016 and the world is full of openly gay men and women, many of which have paid a price to live that way. Why should you be any different? If you choose to live a secret life, that is your business, but that attitude might be part of why no guy will take a second look at you. Or maybe it's because you are hooking up with guys who have the same issues as you?

Step out into the sunlight, man. It might surprise you that you will survive the light of day.
 
sixthson said:
Health professionals that are basically strangers to you?
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I don't know that. They share information with each other and they may share it with someone who does know me (in some capacity). Also because everything is online now medical records can be easily hacked. There is no privacy. So it's best sometimes to keep certain things to yourself. I went to a dermatologist once and there was actually a question on the sheet I had to fill out that asked if I was gay. I answered no. Lol. And I'm done with men. I'm tired of being humiliated. The more I stay away, the better I'll deal with it. I've been on Celexa for about three weeks now and I don't feel the urge to cry all day long much anymore. Until yesterday. When I was humiliated yet again. By another man. I'd had no hookups in weeks and I'd been feeling good. I'm going back to no hookups now. Or I'm going to concentrate on men who absolutely will not reject me. Like the HIV positive ones. I got an offer from an old man a few train stations away from me. I'm still thinking it over.
 
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