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Did you get tested when your dick was sore, inflamed, and itchy for a while?
[QUOTE=TempletonRat;6718896]They are probably all on Prep and take breaks whenever they catch something.
I've never tested positive for anything, but after trying a cheaper one-off bareback place a few years back my dick was really weird for a while. Like sore, inflamed and itchy.[/QUOTE]
[QUOTE=AmgPhilly63;6720207]Most of them aren't even on birth control either.[/QUOTE]How in the heck aren't there more pregnancies then. LOL. I wonder how often BBFS K-Girls get knocked up in LA.
Doxycycline is not new at all. It was approved by the FDA in the 1960's.
[QUOTE=LabiaFedora;6720917]Yes this is fairly new but proven to be quite effective. Some may argue overdoing it may lead to antibiotic resistance but it's worth it to research, look at the statistics, and decide for yourself. The good thing is that it is prescribed to be taken within few days of BBFS so lets say you see more than one provider in that span of time I would assume one dose is sufficient as prescribed. PrEP for HIV is something else entirely and that pill needs to be taken daily, and if you request the shot that's every few months I believe.[/QUOTE]
[QUOTE=PaulSgv;6721195]How in the heck aren't there more pregnancies then. LOL. I wonder how often BBFS K-Girls get knocked up in LA.[/QUOTE]Some are on BC. Those that aren't and offer BBFS usually rely on spermicide that they pre-apply before the session and douches after or at the end of the day.
[QUOTE=JackHolly;6721256]Doxycycline is not new at all. It was approved by the FDA in the 1960's.[/QUOTE]You're right that doxycycline itself is not new. But what they were referring to is using it as an emergency post exposure preventative known as DoxyPEP. CDC just released guidelines for it this past October so it's fairly new. From what I can gather, in combination with a regimen of PrEP, it's very effective in preventing Chlamydia and Syphilis but less so with Gonorrhea. My take is that any new measures we can take to protect ourselves is a good thing. As mongers, we are one of the key high-risk groups that greatly benefit from this. I highly recommend any active monger to start PrEP and DoxyPEP if you already haven't. It bears mentioning again that the first monger dollars you spend should be on you and your health.
[QUOTE=BastardChorum;6721586]You're right that doxycycline itself is not new. But what they were referring to is using it as an emergency post exposure preventative known as DoxyPEP. CDC just released guidelines for it this past October so it's fairly new. From what I can gather, in combination with a regimen of PrEP, it's very effective in preventing Chlamydia and Syphilis but less so with Gonorrhea. My take is that any new measures we can take to protect ourselves is a good thing. As mongers, we are one of the key high-risk groups that greatly benefit from this. I highly recommend any active monger to start PrEP and DoxyPEP if you already haven't. It bears mentioning again that the first monger dollars you spend should be on you and your health.[/QUOTE]Unless you're having bb Greek, I would think PrEP would be unnecessary. It's extremely uncommon for men to contract HIV through vaginal intercourse.
[QUOTE=BastardChorum;6721586]You're right that doxycycline itself is not new. But what they were referring to is using it as an emergency post exposure preventative known as DoxyPEP. CDC just released guidelines for it this past October so it's fairly new. From what I can gather, in combination with a regimen of PrEP, it's very effective in preventing Chlamydia and Syphilis but less so with Gonorrhea. My take is that any new measures we can take to protect ourselves is a good thing. As mongers, we are one of the key high-risk groups that greatly benefit from this. I highly recommend any active monger to start PrEP and DoxyPEP if you already haven't. It bears mentioning again that the first monger dollars you spend should be on you and your health.[/QUOTE]Personally I've been taking DoxyPEP after every session since the start of this year, even non-BB ones. So far so good, haven't caught anything.
[QUOTE=VodkaTonic;6721598]Unless you're having bb Greek, I would think PrEP would be unnecessary. It's extremely uncommon for men to contract HIV through vaginal intercourse.[/QUOTE]True, the chances of contracting HIV via penetrative vaginal intercourse is very low. But it's still there. Moreover, at least in the kgirl world, a good subset are now allowing MFM and greek further increasing the risk. Whether someone decides to take precautions is out of my hands and is based on their own risk tolerance and world view on the subject.
Here's my perspective, I get into a car every day to go to work, to do errands, to travel, etc. The chances of getting into a car accident is relatively low but it's a possibility. Therefore, I always buckle my seat belt. When there is something that can prevent or at least mitigate a large portion of life changing (for the worse) consequences, then I see no reason not to take advantage of it. I have no qualms about taking a pill day and a couple of capsules after each sexual encounter to give me that peace of mind.
[QUOTE=AlexisDavis;6721680]Personally I've been taking DoxyPEP after every session since the start of this year, even non-BB ones. So far so good, haven't caught anything.[/QUOTE]Thank you AD and BC for your personal thoughts. Good push for me to finally just do it. I already test regularly (a quick search for free STD testing in LA city and LA county turns up a good list of places). It was super easy to get tested (for free woot) within the past week — a comprehensive STD panel. I got schooled on DoxyPEP and PrEP (Truvada was what they had ready to go) and will start immediately. Also for some reason I thought I had aged out of being able to get the HPV vax, but was able to get the first round of shots for that, too.
My Primary Care Physician had a poster for the HPV shot so I innocently asked him if I should get it. He said "since you're over 40 and monogamous it's completely unnecessary. It's for young, sexually active people. " So I said "okay, good" and dropped it. I'm assuming that the ladies I see, being young sexually active people, have all had the shots. Right? Right?
[QUOTE=CarGuyF599;6728386]My Primary Care Physician had a poster for the HPV shot so I innocently asked him if I should get it. He said "since you're over 40 and monogamous it's completely unnecessary. It's for young, sexually active people. " So I said "okay, good" and dropped it. I'm assuming that the ladies I see, being young sexually active people, have all had the shots. Right? Right?[/QUOTE]The age "limit" is actually 45 I believe, but at that point it is a rather gray area since everyone has a different level of risk and different level of sexual activity. If you are under 50 I would recommend getting a second opinion. This is not medical device and I am not a physician but if I were you I would consider getting it for clarity sake. And yes, females are advised to get it at a much younger age and if they receive medical care in the states then it can be comfortably assumed they are vaccinated. That is, if they are not anti-vaxx etc. Hence my reasoning why you can't put a price on comfort and if you are vaccinated nothing to worry about.
I liken the practice of regular STD screening, PrEP, DoxyPEP, and Guardisil as driving with auto insurance vs no auto insurance, ignoring the legal requirement.
You can monger by the seat of your pants and accept the risk of not doing the above. Or you can insulate yourself by creating a preventative wall to infection by various degrees if a bug is out there. Also, at the bare minimum, you get results early on even if you're asymptomatic and can get treated right away. On the other hand, you might have a ticking time bomb festering inside you being none the wiser.
It's clear as day what I would do. Imagine if only 50% (only pulling this number out of my ass) of mongers seeing the same girls as you follow this practice. All the more reason to begin protecting yourself cause others won't.
[QUOTE=LabiaFedora;6728416]The age "limit" is actually 45 I believe, but at that point it is a rather gray area since everyone has a different level of risk and different level of sexual activity. If you are under 50 I would recommend getting a second opinion. This is not medical device and I am not a physician but if I were you I would consider getting it for clarity sake. And yes, females are advised to get it at a much younger age and if they receive medical care in the states then it can be comfortably assumed they are vaccinated. That is, if they are not anti-vaxx etc. Hence my reasoning why you can't put a price on comfort and if you are vaccinated nothing to worry about.[/QUOTE]Where do you get your info that females are advised to get the shot at a younger age? I don't think this is so. All of the public health publicity I have seen advocates for males and females equally. Anyone who knows anything about public health realizes that the greater penetration of immunization into the vulnerable population, the greater effect. What is interesting is that the earliest age they are pushing for is something like 10 years old. It is a reflection of their facing reality I would say, that some people are becoming sexually active at those ages.
Anyway, the only plus males have is that we can't get cervical cancer, but we benefit in many ways from the population we're engaging with sexually being vaccinated (including ourselves). If I were young enough to get the shot and could do so discreetly, I would. I am up to date on all the hepatitis vaccines, and one of the ways you can get those diseases is as STIs. I usually try to go w / classier gals that you would not expect to have those, but you can never be sure.
[QUOTE=FarFarAway;6728901]Where do you get your info that females are advised to get the shot at a younger age? I don't think this is so. All of the public health publicity I have seen advocates for males and females equally. Anyone who knows anything about public health realizes that the greater penetration of immunization into the vulnerable population, the greater effect. What is interesting is that the earliest age they are pushing for is something like 10 years old. It is a reflection of their facing reality I would say, that some people are becoming sexually active at those ages.
Anyway, the only plus males have is that we can't get cervical cancer, but we benefit in many ways from the population we're engaging with sexually being vaccinated (including ourselves). If I were young enough to get the shot and could do so discreetly, I would. I am up to date on all the hepatitis vaccines, and one of the ways you can get those diseases is as STIs. I usually try to go w / classier gals that you would not expect to have those, but you can never be sure.[/QUOTE]
Okay so I have had multiple first hand experience with this with family so I'll lay out the facts. Years ago, ONLY teenage girls could get Gardasil. Believe me, medical professionals told me that to my face and to make sure they weren't lying I looked it up and confirmed it. That's 100% fact. I suppose there were limited supplies back then. Then they realized how stupid and unscientific this was and opened it up to teenage boys (again, I confirmed this multiple times at the time). Finally, they opened it up to adults but ONLY 45 and over unless you get an exemption. I asked for an exemption back then, but I was close anyways. I had to ask twice before my doctor agreed. I paid out of pocket.
It doesn't matter what makes sense to you or I, he is 100% accurate as far as it being recommended only for young girls originally (this was years ago, it is no longer true). It made no sense to me, but keep in mind they decide these things the same way they originally said only immunocompromised people should wear N95 masks against Covid (in order to avert a mask shortage). It was BS then but they had to say that to avoid a shortage for doctors. I don't agree but I acknowledge there was some logic behind it however flimsy. The same thing happened with Gardasil and the fear of running out. No longer an issue though.
[QUOTE=LabiaFedora;6728416]The age "limit" is actually 45 I believe[/QUOTE]So I can confirm 100% first-hand that while there is an age limit of 45, you can simply ask for an exemption. I did that. I had to ask my doctor twice before she gave it to me. If you are much younger than 45, you may have to explain that you are exposed to a lot of pussy. The moment you say that you can look away briefly and they will quickly approve you because anyone under 45 can get it if they are immuno-compromised or have a "reason". But they are hesitant if you give no reason at all.
[QUOTE=FarFarAway;6728901]Where do you get your info that females are advised to get the shot at a younger age? I don't think this is so. All of the public health publicity I have seen advocates for males and females equally. Anyone who knows anything about public health realizes that the greater penetration of immunization into the vulnerable population, the greater effect. What is interesting is that the earliest age they are pushing for is something like 10 years old. It is a reflection of their facing reality I would say, that some people are becoming sexually active at those ages.
Anyway, the only plus males have is that we can't get cervical cancer, but we benefit in many ways from the population we're engaging with sexually being vaccinated (including ourselves). If I were young enough to get the shot and could do so discreetly, I would. I am up to date on all the hepatitis vaccines, and one of the ways you can get those diseases is as STIs. I usually try to go w / classier gals that you would not expect to have those, but you can never be sure.[/QUOTE]Sorry I meant to say that females *were always* advised to get the HPV vaccine and it wasn't until about a decade or so ago where males were also recommended it. So assuming how old you are, you may or may not have already gotten it. Yes agreed it's always good to have.
[QUOTE=FreeWally;6729428]So I can confirm 100% first-hand that while there is an age limit of 45, you can simply ask for an exemption. I did that. I had to ask my doctor twice before she gave it to me. If you are much younger than 45, you may have to explain that you are exposed to a lot of pussy. The moment you say that you can look away briefly and they will quickly approve you because anyone under 45 can get it if they are immuno-compromised or have a "reason". But they are hesitant if you give no reason at all.[/QUOTE]Yes exactly. And they should respect an individual's wishes as this is a form of preventive treatment. I think the gray area comes with coverage or paying out of pocket. Regardless it would be worth it to pay cash in my opinion, again depending on each person's circumstance. I do not believe there is a way to test if you have had HPV or have been vaccinated (aside from records). But the issue is that once you do find out you "have it", it may have already manifested to a form of cancer or symptoms that are otherwise not treatable.
[QUOTE=FreeWally;6729428]So I can confirm 100% first-hand that while there is an age limit of 45, you can simply ask for an exemption. I did that. I had to ask my doctor twice before she gave it to me. If you are much younger than 45, you may have to explain that you are exposed to a lot of pussy. The moment you say that you can look away briefly and they will quickly approve you because anyone under 45 can get it if they are immuno-compromised or have a "reason". But they are hesitant if you give no reason at all.[/QUOTE]You have this exactly backwards. The shot is available for younger people, not older. 45 is the oldest you are supposed to be and still be eligible.
This raises suspicion about all of your statements.
[QUOTE=FarFarAway;6729549]You have this exactly backwards. The shot is available for younger people, not older. 45 is the oldest you are supposed to be and still be eligible.
This raises suspicion about all of your statements.[/QUOTE]You're right, 45 is the oldest before an exemption. My doctor actually said I didn't need it anyways. She assumed I was monogamous and not being exposed to lots of pussy. I wasn't about to correct her so simply said I play to live a long life. Previously, my doctor 3 years ago said it wasn't available for me at all, no matter what I said about it.
I remember the first year it came out, it was only for teenage girls. Even my son couldn't get it. Which just boggles the mind their logic. Teengage girls are not getting it from lesbian sex!
That said, I did want to correct what else you said because it's been frustrating how they kept changing the guidelines every single year.
[QUOTE=CarGuyF599;6728386]My Primary Care Physician had a poster for the HPV shot so I innocently asked him if I should get it. He said "since you're over 40 and monogamous it's completely unnecessary. It's for young, sexually active people. " So I said "okay, good" and dropped it. I'm assuming that the ladies I see, being young sexually active people, have all had the shots. Right? Right?[/QUOTE]Got the HPV jab from my primary care doc right before Halloween 2017 in San Diego. After the vax I barebacked this smoking hot blonde named Briana in Point Loma. You can see the date on her ad is the same as the time-date stamp on my Canon Dig Cam-- 10/24/17 LOL.
I still had my Band-Aid and she asked me why and I just said Oh I got my flu shot. Then I fucked that hottie for a little over an hour and popped twice for MSOG. Yeah that's how I roll.
If there's a dood here who be needing maximum protection from exotic 3-letter cooties, it be me ha ha ha!
Sorry if I'm being a little dense, but I'm curious as to why so many people are using STDCheck as a solution for STD testing. When there are a lot of free testing centers across Los Angeles.
Is it because you have a significant other and don't want them to potentially find a positive test result? Are there other reasons I'm not thinking about?
I heard that a positive test result stays on your medical record, but still not sure how big of a deal that is.
I'm genuinely curious if anyone can enlighten me.
[QUOTE=Bbaka10;6754074]Sorry if I'm being a little dense, but I'm curious as to why so many people are using STDCheck as a solution for STD testing. When there are a lot of free testing centers across Los Angeles.
Is it because you have a significant other and don't want them to potentially find a positive test result? Are there other reasons I'm not thinking about?
I heard that a positive test result stays on your medical record, but still not sure how big of a deal that is.
I'm genuinely curious if anyone can enlighten me.[/QUOTE]Yeah. It probably has something to do with having a significant other. I always go to the LA County clinics for my services. And everything for me is free since I have no insurance! All my testing is free, all my treatment is free if I need it, they give me Prep for free and recently I got my hepatitis A and B shots for free. They are trying to convince me to go on DoxyPrep. I'm thinking about since there are so many reports of the Clap and gonorrhea going around the k-girl scene. Being single is the best! No spouse / girlfriend to worry about my hobby.
[QUOTE=PaulSgv;6755047]Yeah. It probably has something to do with having a significant other. I always go to the LA County clinics for my services. And everything for me is free since I have no insurance! All my testing is free, all my treatment is free if I need it, they give me Prep for free and recently I got my hepatitis A and B shots for free. They are trying to convince me to go on DoxyPrep. I'm thinking about since there are so many reports of the Clap and gonorrhea going around the k-girl scene. Being single is the best! No spouse / girlfriend to worry about my hobby.[/QUOTE]Just want to add that any specialist STD clinic (county-run STD clinic or Planned Parenthood) has been good about privacy. I had to call in to get my result. As far as I know for most test all places send to the same labs anyways. I would avoid going to a family doctor of course. But it is funny that any non-free place is going to send you an insurance bill for the visit unless you have set it to paperless.
I've done both STDCheck and Planned Parenthood. In both experiences I have not had any issues with privacy.
I will note, in both instances I did not test positive for anything. I wouldn't know what happens if I did, what record would need to be kept public, so far so good.
Everything is via private email, they never mail anything to address provided or text anything, unless you want them to.
I think the main reason is, it's probably the first thing that pops up in a search for STD testing and privacy, that may be why so many people us it?
[QUOTE=Bbaka10;6754074]Sorry if I'm being a little dense, but I'm curious as to why so many people are using STDCheck as a solution for STD testing. When there are a lot of free testing centers across Los Angeles.
Is it because you have a significant other and don't want them to potentially find a positive test result? Are there other reasons I'm not thinking about?
I heard that a positive test result stays on your medical record, but still not sure how big of a deal that is.
I'm genuinely curious if anyone can enlighten me.[/QUOTE]
Sorry if this was covered before but these public service places like STDCheck and Planned Parenthood. Are the STD checks for free? I go to urgent care pop ups and its quite pricey for all the tests. Curious.
[QUOTE=LKChan;6765677]I've done both STDCheck and Planned Parenthood. In both experiences I have not had any issues with privacy.
I will note, in both instances I did not test positive for anything. I wouldn't know what happens if I did, what record would need to be kept public, so far so good.
Everything is via private email, they never mail anything to address provided or text anything, unless you want them to.
I think the main reason is, it's probably the first thing that pops up in a search for STD testing and privacy, that may be why so many people us it?[/QUOTE]
[QUOTE=Tbtbfftb;6765970]Sorry if this was covered before but these public service places like STDCheck and Planned Parenthood. Are the STD checks for free? I go to urgent care pop ups and its quite pricey for all the tests. Curious.[/QUOTE]STDCheck is a paid service (last time I checked) . I personally haven't gone to Planned Parenthood, but I think they might provide free STD checks.
I personally go to the AHF Wellness clinics. They have several of them throughout Los Angeles and provide free HIV and STD checks.
[QUOTE=Tbtbfftb;6765970]Sorry if this was covered before but these public service places like STDCheck and Planned Parenthood. Are the STD checks for free? I go to urgent care pop ups and its quite pricey for all the tests. Curious.[/QUOTE]STDCheck 10 panel, $140. Planned Parenthood, think fees are based on your stated income?
[QUOTE=OcAmper;6766054]STDCheck 10 panel, $140. Planned Parenthood, think fees are based on your stated income?[/QUOTE]Between STD check and PP I prefer STDcheck. It tests for more, results are faster, and you get text message notifications, unlike PP which calls you and doesn't give you your results in paper form either. Although PP can be free, $140 is a small price to pay for some peace of mind.
LA and OC public health clinics are free. I'm not sure if it's a 10-panel but they do test for the major STDs. You'll do blood work, a piss test and an visual inspection and chat on your history. You can share or make up what you feel comfortable.
[QUOTE=Bbaka10;6766050]STDCheck is a paid service (last time I checked) . I personally haven't gone to Planned Parenthood, but I think they might provide free STD checks.
I personally go to the AHF Wellness clinics. They have several of them throughout Los Angeles and provide free HIV and STD checks.[/QUOTE]AHF has FreeSTDCheck, which by my view is just as good as STDCheck but free.
I'm sure it was all in my mind, but.
I went to PP once for testing and felt like I shouldn't be there. The reason I felt this way was something like this. PP is primarily a resource for females. And perhaps mostly for females without access to good healthcare, or who were victims of unfortunate circumstances, unplanned pregnancies, etc. Or at least this is what PP has evolved into it over the years. I felt that perhaps if what I just wrote is true, then as a middleaged white male I stick out like a sore thumb. Why would someone like me be there? Alone? The obvious jump to conclusions is because I'm hiding something. In my mind, that makes me appear as the bad guy to anyone else in there who has a much better reason to be there.
Simply put, while the staff and everyone I interacted with were nice and non judgmental, I did not feel comfortable in the waiting room.
Like I said, maybe it's all in my mind.
Thoughts?
[QUOTE=CarGuyF599;6768240]I'm sure it was all in my mind, but.
I went to PP once for testing and felt like I shouldn't be there. The reason I felt this way was something like this. PP is primarily a resource for females. And perhaps mostly for females without access to good healthcare, or who were victims of unfortunate circumstances, unplanned pregnancies, etc. Or at least this is what PP has evolved into it over the years. I felt that perhaps if what I just wrote is true, then as a middleaged white male I stick out like a sore thumb. Why would someone like me be there? Alone? The obvious jump to conclusions is because I'm hiding something. In my mind, that makes me appear as the bad guy to anyone else in there who has a much better reason to be there.
Simply put, while the staff and everyone I interacted with were nice and non judgmental, I did not feel comfortable in the waiting room.
Like I said, maybe it's all in my mind.
Thoughts?[/QUOTE]Yes this was my exact experience when I went PP. I was the only male. But they were helpful and non-judgemental. After that I went back to the county STD clinic, which has its own convenience issues. More because I didn't want to make other women uncomfortable than anything. Some are there for sensitive reasons too.
I had very positive experiences at the STD clinic as far as the staff, except it's inconvenient if there's a long wait etc.
Urgent care is nice in that there usually is very little other people waiting, the hours are convenient (often after hours). But remember. They take insurance (good) but send you a bill (bad for privacy). One good thing about the STD clinic was it was free so there is no bill.
[QUOTE=FreeWally;6770994]Yes this was my exact experience when I went PP. I was the only male. But they were helpful and non-judgemental. After that I went back to the county STD clinic, which has its own convenience issues. More because I didn't want to make other women uncomfortable than anything. Some are there for sensitive reasons too.
I had very positive experiences at the STD clinic as far as the staff, except it's inconvenient if there's a long wait etc.
Urgent care is nice in that there usually is very little other people waiting, the hours are convenient (often after hours). But remember. They take insurance (good) but send you a bill (bad for privacy). One good thing about the STD clinic was it was free so there is no bill.[/QUOTE]Which clinic? Feel free to DM if needed, TIA.
[QUOTE=CarGuyF599;6768240]I'm sure it was all in my mind, but.
I went to PP once for testing and felt like I shouldn't be there. The reason I felt this way was something like this. PP is primarily a resource for females. And perhaps mostly for females without access to good healthcare, or who were victims of unfortunate circumstances, unplanned pregnancies, etc. Or at least this is what PP has evolved into it over the years. I felt that perhaps if what I just wrote is true, then as a middleaged white male I stick out like a sore thumb. Why would someone like me be there? Alone? The obvious jump to conclusions is because I'm hiding something. In my mind, that makes me appear as the bad guy to anyone else in there who has a much better reason to be there.
Simply put, while the staff and everyone I interacted with were nice and non judgmental, I did not feel comfortable in the waiting room.
Like I said, maybe it's all in my mind.
Thoughts?[/QUOTE]IMO it is likely all in your mind, starting with your paranoia. Both for your STD results as well as your subconscious regarding your mongering! PP facilities are actually very nice, and lots of these clinics who treat the underserved have funding. Those same females exist in most clinics, it's just that PP is more widely known and popular. Perhaps you went at a busy time? Shouldn't matter, people go to sites most convenient to them, whether it be privacy, location, what have you. Why do you think there are religious protesters more at PP sites? Popularity. Also, it is the staff's job not to be judgmental, and if they were, it would be extremely insensitive. With today's cancel culture I feel most are on their best behavior at places of employment.
I use STDcheck. It isn't free (about $140 for a full panel), but it is super easy and discrete. Results come within 1-2 days. You don't have to show identification or insurance info and you can pay when you want (but results won't be released until you pay). My mongering has slowed down quite a bit over the last several years and I don't BB, so STDcheck works for me about once a month. It is very private. However, I think LA county has a provision that if you test positive for an STD, the LA County Health Department will send a letter to your house. I am not sure how to get around that, unless you use a fake address, which others have said is doable with STDcheck. I pay for the convenience even though there are free options. For those who are doing BB on a weekly basis or more, definitely look into doxyprep as others have mentioned.
On another note, I just had a bad scare in the last week. I had what looked like an ingrown hair at the base of my dick, and a few days later, it turned into a nasty, hollow, wet indentation with high ridges that was not painful at all. I was 99% sure it was primary syphilis, which would have forced me to divulge my activities to my spouse. Well, it isn't syphilis, as my full panel came back clean this morning. I suppose it is an ingrown that got some other type of bacterial infection. It is healing though. This shook me up enough that I am taking a long break from hobbying to reassess my life. I am hypersexual, and a sex addict, but for God's sake, I have great life I have built with my wife and I would not want to lose that.
Stay safe out there!
I thought I'd caught an STD with this crazy itchy groin rash, but doc just said it was a "severe fungal infection. " It kind of smells like a yeast infection.[blue][Deleted by Admin][/blue]
[QUOTE=FiatVoluptas;6793443]I use [url=https://www.jdoqocy.com/click-7901271-15733880]STDCheck[/url]. It isn't free (about $140 for a full panel), but it is super easy and discrete. Results come within 1-2 days. You don't have to show identification or insurance info and you can pay when you want (but results won't be released until you pay). My mongering has slowed down quite a bit over the last several years and I don't BB, so STDcheck works for me about once a month. It is very private. However, I think LA county has a provision that if you test positive for an STD, the LA County Health Department will send a letter to your house. I am not sure how to get around that, unless you use a fake address, which others have said is doable with STDcheck. I pay for the convenience even though there are free options. For those who are doing BB on a weekly basis or more, definitely look into doxyprep as others have mentioned.
On another note, I just had a bad scare in the last week. I had what looked like an ingrown hair at the base of my dick, and a few days later, it turned into a nasty, hollow, wet indentation with high ridges that was not painful at all. I was 99% sure it was primary syphilis, which would have forced me to divulge my activities to my spouse. Well, it isn't syphilis, as my full panel came back clean this morning. I suppose it is an ingrown that got some other type of bacterial infection. It is healing though. This shook me up enough that I am taking a long break from hobbying to reassess my life. I am hypersexual, and a sex addict, but for God's sake, I have great life I have built with my wife and I would not want to lose that.
Stay safe out there![/QUOTE]Yes, STDCheck is good, they've been around a few years. Testing takes only a few minutes and results are available within 1-2 days.
I've used the service for a few years and have been a happy customer. If you call, you can get m gen testing as well. They convert your account from STD check to Health labs, the parent company. All your records transfer and the website is the same except with HL logo and URL. M gen testing is a bit pricy compared to the 10 panel, but convenient. I've heard there are other free or less expensive options but the convenience is more important to me.
[QUOTE=BerolLoz;6978851]Yes, STDCheck is good, they've been around a few years. Testing takes only a few minutes and results are available within 1-2 days.[/QUOTE]
[QUOTE=SfvHobby;6978922]I've used the service for a few years and have been a happy customer. If you call, you can get m gen testing as well. They convert your account from STD check to Health labs, the parent company. All your records transfer and the website is the same except with HL logo and URL. M gen testing is a bit pricy compared to the 10 panel, but convenient. I've heard there are other free or less expensive options but the convenience is more important to me.[/QUOTE]How much is the MGen test? $35 with CLEAR ([URL]getclrd.com[/URL]) and can be included in their panel test. Locations in Northridge and Santa Ana. Caters mainly to adult industry.
10 panel is $139 and m gen is $139. Expensive, but the convenience is worth it to me. Also, I only do it every 3-4 months since I primarily stick to a few regulars and they test monthly.
[QUOTE=BStachel;6980641]How much is the MGen test? $35 with CLEAR ([URL]getclrd.com[/URL]) and can be included in their panel test. Locations in Northridge and Santa Ana. Caters mainly to adult industry.[/QUOTE]