Sex after Infection

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I’ve noticed one thing about this particular bulletin board; people come in here and describe the symptoms they may (or may not) have. I think everyone knows what they have to do which is to just get tested! But, such is the beast. For me, I think I may have something and I’m planning on getting tested soon. Now, other than HIV, I’m not too worried about the physical complications of having an STD (maybe I should be?). One thing I am worried about is my sex life. I do not want to stop. Also, I’m not interested in really settling down with one particular person at the moment. Now, if I don’t have anything, this causes no problems really and this whole discussion for me is moot. But, if I do, this is going to open one big fucking can of worms and a lot of contemplation must ensue. So, my question is, for those that have gotten an STD, what happened with your sex life? Did it decrease in frequency? Remain constant? Killed it? What about the amount of partners? Even for those that haven’t received one, what are your thoughts? What would you do in the event of an infection? Thoughts? Experiences? Advice?

I’m not too worried about the physical complications of having an STD (maybe I should be?).You should be worried about hepatitis (B is the main sexually-transmitted type; A is possible). It's transmitted more easily than HIV. Not all exposures result in long-term infection, but if you are infected, it can be devastating for your liver.There are vaccines for hepaitits A and B; I highly recommend the B vaccine (given in three injections, about 6 months apart).

It would kill your sex life unless you can live with the fact your hurting other people by knowingly giving to them and get get tried for murder if you knowingly give them hiv/aids.

So, my question is, for those that have gotten an STD, what happened with your sex life?I assume you won't be having sex until after your test results are in, so you might as well wait for the results before worrying about the effect an STD on your sex life.

> You should be worried about hepatitis (B is the main sexually-transmitted type; A is possible). It's transmitted more easily than HIV.

Can you elaborate a bit? Like what is the probability of catching this one? All my sexual encounters I've had, I've used a condom (with the exception of oral sex like twice). So, I'm almost certain I don't have HIV, but I'm not too familiar with this.

> I assume you won't be having sex until after your test results are in, so you might as well wait for the results before worrying about the effect an STD on your sex life.

No, I don't plan on it. Actually, just within the past few days I was close to going through it with someone new and when it didn't happen (and something that was mentioned) it got me thinking that perhaps I should.

I guess being young and dumb I thought (and still think, to a certain degree) that no matter what I do I will walk away unscathed. I've decided to figure out what I'm dealing with here exactly so as to not get anything I may regret for the rest of my life. If I may have something, well, there's nothing that can be done at this point other than take preventive measures next time and try to rid myself of it.

Google hepatitis B and you'll find lots of information.

Even if you wear a condom you can still catch something and I think you if you found out you had some type of STD you wouldn't be so willing to have sex as much as before even if it was curably but I could be wrong

I think at this point even if I have NOTHING, I'll still be more hesitant to jump in the sack.

Good idea. you never know what you can catch.

I appreciate the responses, but uhh, my questions weren’t exactly answered. I would like to see someone that has already had an STD or still has one to post and share their experiences and the backlash that may have occurred to their relationships (sexual, in particular) as a result. What was the reaction of new partners after you had informed them that you had/have an STD? Did they leave you? Went through with it anyway? I think I’m not the only one that would like to hear it.

Great, so my thread is falling into obscurity without even being answered…

I have genital warts, I told my partner about them after maybe a week into the relationship (before any sexual stuff), she was just fine with them and only expressed gratitude and it only strengthened the relationship because I was forthcoming about it. We have a normal sexual relationship however we always use a condom even for oral sex. I'm not one for casual sexual encounters so I can't help you there, but if I did I would inform them BEFORE anything happened (couldn't just use a condom and assume everything would be ok without telling them first). Some people of course would freak out or refuse to do anything with you, each person is different as are their reactions.I would also imagine the type of STD and its location would play a role into the persons reaction and what follows.

Great, so my thread is falling into obscurity without even being answered…Dude, it's been two weeks. Haven't you been tested yet?

Dude, it's been two weeks. Haven't you been tested yet? I was really busy then so it's taken me a while to find the time to get tested. Not to mention find a place. But, I went yesterday and I'm feeling good. I maybe forgot to mention that I had two little sores that I thought may have been herpes or something, but they assure me they are just an inflammation from shaving; no STD. So, I'm a little relieved as far as that goes. Got the urine test done, so they’ll be checking for a bunch of STDs through that and I’ll get the results in a week. They did, however, say that with my history and the circumstances behind them, I’ll probably have nothing. I think I’m going to celebrate by banging two prostitutes bareback! Yay!

I think I’m going to celebrate by banging two prostitutes bareback! Yay! One word..."Troll"

Do you honestly believe that I would put in this much effort to "troll" this place? Please. It was completely sincere with the exception of that last part which was merely a joke. You know, the whole "lol" thing?

In reply to: When I got infected with Gonorrhea I continued to have sex more often. With the symptoms of Gonorrhea it is hard to keep my hands off my cock and it feels like I need sex. I still do it bare back.

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