STI Test

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Hey guys,My new college offers free STI exams so I've booked myself in for next week. Anyone here know what the average test involves? The nurse said something about taking a blood sample and I've been hearing horror stories about a cotton swab being inserted into the Jap's Eye.It'll most likely come up with nothing, but if it does then I'm gonna have to have a lovely conversation with my ex...

Yep, a blood sample might test for HIV, Syphilis and Hepatitis, but you'll be gettting the ol' swab up the urethra for the bacterial ones. So it's a little of both, you need balance in life. I've done it, never had an STI and don't expect to ever get one, but I had to be 100% sure of it. So you gotta just be a man, suck it up, and let the doc swab your urethra. It's uncomfortable, but the peace of mind is worth it. Also, if you've been with multiple partners, your Ex isn't the ony suspect. Try going back 10 years, and all those partners are potential suspects.

I have absolutely no problem with it, I've taken it upon myself to do it. As you said, I'd just like to be 100% certain. Also its free!And I've only been sexually active with one girl, so if I have anything then she is suspect numero uno.

Done now, no cotton swab tho cause they don't have the facilites to test it on campus and it needs to be tested within 2 hours. Get my results in 2 or 3 weeks, that'll be fun. All this and I got a handjob from the nurse, wonderful!

Ugh.. Well.... Interesting.I was actually going to post asking about this myself..I guess its better to ask here since this thread is already on the subject..My school offers an std check for $10... Pretty good deal I guess since they will check you for pretty much everything and anything.So... how common is the whole inserting cotton up the urethra or is it just totally depending on the clinic?Is 2 to 3 weeks common for how long it takes to get results back? or is there a chance I can get them back sooner...While I myself am not particularly concerned about having anything... For a long time I've been tetter tottering on the concept of actually having sex. (probably obvious).I found someone and while we are in no immediate rush.. (infact we are taking as much time as possible)...She is probably going to insist that I get tested... I'm a virgin and almost 19 so odds are if I had anything it would have appeared by now.... She will probably still insist just so any and all doubts are put to rest.So is it common to take 2 to 3 weeks? I hate to sound impatient but, I'd prefer same day delivery although I doubt its possible..sighs.. soo much trouble to go threw >.< I might just die celebate.

Well, I can help with these questions from what the nurse told me when I went for mine.The cotton swab test requires the sample to be tested within 2 hours of taking it. If the clinic in your school has the facilities to test it themselves then they will probably offer that, but if they need to send it off then I doubt they would.The cotton swab test looks for Chlamydia and Gonorrhoea, both of which can be detected in a urine sample but a culture sample is more reliable.As for the time it takes, if they have to send away for the testing (which they might not have to do, the college may have the facilities to test them there) then 2 to 3 weeks is the average time.I don't know how long it would take in your college, but if want it done and over with soon then I suggest that you go make the appointment as soon as you can.

Results on Monday, woo!

I'm clean... damn.

I don't believe it.

Yeah, I'm disappointed...

Poor Bob. :frowning:

Thanks. I'm taking it kinda hard but I'll be ok... eventually.

Damn, that is painful!

I am sure you will be ok in time... Say a prayer or two.