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What if, even though you are very careful, you test positive for a sexually transmitted disease anyway? How could this possibly happen? One explanation is that your partner has had another partner while he or she has been with you. Or, as is the case for many people, you or your partner may have had an infection without knowing it. “Because certain STDs can be present for years before they become symptomatic, one partner developing an STD in a relationship does not automatically mean that one of the partners had been with someone else.

Many people will think that this means their partner has been with someone else and this is not always the case. It is often difficult to tell who was infected first. Do not make the mistake of thinking that the person who has been diagnosed with the STD is the person who brought the infection to the relationship or vice versa. Either way, the most important thing is for both partners to get tested and treated.

When and if you test positive for an STD, you need to be upfront and honest with your partner. Do not avoid telling your partner because you are embarrassed or any other reason, because many STDs can cause serious complications if they are left undetected and untreated. Some can even cause death in a worst case scenario. Even if your partner does not show any symptoms, he or she could still be infected and needs to be tested.

Being diagnosed with an STD while in a long-term relationship is a very difficult time for both you and your partner. Other issues may arise, but first things first. You both need to be tested and if necessary treated. During this time you and your partner must abstain from sex with each other and anyone else until the treatment process is over and you both are tested again to make sure the treatment was successful. During treatment take the medication as prescribed by the physician, never share your medication with your partner and take all of the medication.

Being diagnosed with an STD does not mean that you are a bad or immoral person. STDs are cause by germs with which people can become infected while having sex. Some are curable; some are not. If you are diagnosed with an STD, you may want to evaluate your sexual practices and think about how to make yourself safer in the future. Being diagnosed with an STD causes many people to become more open in their discussion of STDs with new partners, and this frankness can lead to safer sexual relationships and , often, better relationships. It does not mean you can never have sex again, even if you are diagnosed with a chronic STD. You may need to take more precautions, but for most people it does not mean the end of their sex life.

 

Even though neither you nor your partner may have had other partners while in your relationship, you may still have to deal with an STD.

Talking with a new partner about the chronic STDs, such as HIV and herpes can seem overwhelming, but it is always better to talk about this subject before you have sex.

 

If you have any questions, please call 1-800-639-0043 to speak to one of our trained counselors for free.  They will help you out in any way they can, or you can visit us at localstdtesting.com.

 

 

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When it comes to personal health, many people will see a doctor or physician at any sign of trouble. Unfortunately it is often the opposite when it comes to sexual health. Many people see discussing their sexual health as being taboo, when in fact it should be the exact opposite. Talking about it is very important, especially if there are signs or symptoms of a problem.

Many people are scared to get tested for sexually transmitted diseases (STD) or ask about their sexual health because of myths that exist about it. Some of these myths respond to confidentiality. Many people are worried that if they test, their friends, colleagues, or parents may find out about it. There is another solution, however, our tests are 100% confidential.  We do not send you any information unless you request it and we do not share any of your information with anyone.

Other people are worried that the testing process is painful or uncomfortable, when in fact one can test for almost every STD with either a blood or urine sample. If a blood draw sounds uncomfortable, it may help to know that it involves only a small needle and a short time of actual drawing.

Some individuals are concerned that if they contract an STD they will have it for life. In reality all STDs can be treated, and most of them can be cured. Curable diseases include syphilis, Chlamydia, and gonorrhea. STDs that cannot be cured, but are treatable are the human immunodeficiency virus (HIV) and herpes.

If you have any questions please call and speak to one of our trained counselors for free at 1-800-639-0043.  They will be able to help you out in any way they can.  Or you can visit us at www.localstdtesting.com.

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