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STD
Testing
If you
are wondering if you need a test for sexually transmitted
diseases (STDs), the chances are you do. If you are
wondering wondering if your partner needs a test for
STD’s, they probably do. It could be that you are
simply interested in learning more about STD testing
because you choose to be a responsible single. Whatever
the reason, the more information you have, the better you
can protect your overall health.
If you
think you may have been exposed to an infection, getting
the proper tests for STDs is a great way to protect your
sexual health. It's also a great way to protect the health
of your sex partners and to know going into a
relationship, what you are both dealing with. This can
prevent lots of conflict later – should someone actually
test positive for an STD they have had for years and never knew it.
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You must
ask for an STD test if you want to be tested
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You must
ask for the specific STD’s you wish to be tested for.
Simply asking for a complete
STD screen is NOT enough.
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STD
tests are easy to get
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Consider
testing if you have had unprotected sex, even if you
don't have symptoms. Many STD’s show little or no
symptoms for days, months and even years.
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There
ARE different tests for different STDs – be sure you
are being tested for EVERY Single ONE you want.
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