STD and other medical related subjects.

[KnightInWhite]

Do you generally include tests for Herpes? It seems that the doctors don't always check for that unless there are active symptoms. I was wondering why that is.

It appears that Herpes 1 is estimated to infect 48% of the USA Population, and Herpes 2 another 12%. More women than men are infected with both. Those are the estimates for ages 14 to 50. It appears the older you are the more likely you have one of the two. Worldwide, it is estimated 68% and 16%, respectively. Of course, these are just estimates.

Its also interesting that they say most people don't realize that they are infected, because so many don't have symptoms.

So I am wondering whether the ladies are including herpes in their STD testing, or whether it only the other infections they check? I am not about to broach the subject with them.

https://www.cdc.gov/nchs/products/databriefs/db304.htm

https://www.sfcityclinic.org/diseases/genital-herpes

The only thing you can do to stop genital herpes transmission is not have sex and we all know how likely that is to happen. Not a whole lot of point in testing other than freaking people out.

One can take valtrex but it isn't 100% effective.

[Member #6971]

Do you generally include tests for Herpes? It seems that the doctors don't always check for that unless there are active symptoms. I was wondering why that is.

It appears that Herpes 1 is estimated to infect 48% of the USA Population, and Herpes 2 another 12%. More women than men are infected with both. Those are the estimates for ages 14 to 50. It appears the older you are the more likely you have one of the two. Worldwide, it is estimated 68% and 16%, respectively. Of course, these are just estimates.

Its also interesting that they say most people don't realize that they are infected, because so many don't have symptoms.

So I am wondering whether the ladies are including herpes in their STD testing, or whether it only the other infections they check? I am not about to broach the subject with them.

https://www.cdc.gov/nchs/products/databriefs/db304.htm

https://www.sfcityclinic.org/diseases/genital-herpes

From what I understand from what I remember (ie research I was doing when debating to get in the hobby), you have to specifically ask for a herpes test (ie it's not included in the typical STD testing) in many places. This is due to the actual effects of herpes not being that bad (some people with herpes may never have an outbreak, others with herpes may have outbreaks but not even notice them, and for some with H, as they get older the outbreaks may become less and less frequent) but the social stigma against Herpes is bad, and like you said above HSV1 (cold sores) is pretty prevalent. My guess is the ladies don't include herpes in their testing and probably get the usual (HIV syp gon chy). Or that's what I would just assume.

[Longjblues]

Do you generally include tests for Herpes? It seems that the doctors don't always check for that unless there are active symptoms. I was wondering why that is.

It appears that Herpes 1 is estimated to infect 48% of the USA Population, and Herpes 2 another 12%. More women than men are infected with both. Those are the estimates for ages 14 to 50. It appears the older you are the more likely you have one of the two. Worldwide, it is estimated 68% and 16%, respectively. Of course, these are just estimates.

Its also interesting that they say most people don't realize that they are infected, because so many don't have symptoms.

So I am wondering whether the ladies are including herpes in their STD testing, or whether it only the other infections they check? I am not about to broach the subject with them.

https://www.cdc.gov/nchs/products/databriefs/db304.htm

https://www.sfcityclinic.org/diseases/genital-herpes

[Bruins88]

Send you off with a script just to make sure and you'll feel better in a few days. That's if it's Chlamydia. If it's Gonorrhea it might be a more aggressive couple of days sweating it out. Good Luck.

Got a question for anyone that has had Gonorrhea or Chlamydia or however the fuck you spell them.

Can you let me know what the burning feels like. I have some irritation at the very opening of the pee hole and I don't think it is either of these but I wanted to see what you guys thought before heading to the clinic.

There is no further irritation when I piss and it doesn't really burn. It's just irritated at the very top. No discharge or any other symptoms. Only barebacked one girl on the last 6 months or so and I don't think she was infected but who the fuck knows.

Any thoughts? None of the medical sites actually explain what it actually feels like.

And before people tell me to get tested, I know, Inwill. Just trying to get some insight before I can make it there.

.

[Psalyer]

Any pink spots around the head or surface of your penis? If so, you may have contracted HPV. This will surface when you have stress or bacteria in your area. There is no cure for it. You should have strapped or used saran wrap if you were allergic to plastics. This bacteria has been going around on this hobby as other folks are not clean and you just took what the last person had before you went raw with the gal.

Nope. No pink spots. Literrally nothing besides a little irritation right at the hole. It actually goes away as soon as I take clothes off, so I almost wonder if the wife changed the laundry detergent. And yes, I am going to get tested this weekend.

[Lily1234]

Any pink spots around the head or surface of your penis? If so, you may have contracted HPV. This will surface when you have stress or bacteria in your area. There is no cure for it. You should have strapped or used saran wrap if you were allergic to plastics. This bacteria has been going around on this hobby as other folks are not clean and you just took what the last person had before you went raw with the gal.

I think that you have confused that with hsv. And both hov and hsv are viruses not bacteria.

Back to the original question, you can test for these now with a urine test, so just go do that.

[Mr Bao]

Got a question for anyone that has had Gonheria or Chlamdya or however the fuck you spell them.

Can you let me know what the burning feels like. I have some irritation at the very opening of the pee hole and I don't think it is either of these but I wanted to see what you guys thought before heading to the clinic.

There is no further irritation when I piss and it doesn't really burn. It's just irritated at the very top. No discharge or any other symptoms. Only barebacked one girl on the last 6 months or so and I don't think she was infected but who the fuck knows.

Any thoughts? None of the medical sites actually explain what it actually feels like.

And before people tell me to get tested, I know, Inwill. Just trying to get some insight before I can make it there.

Any pink spots around the head or surface of your penis? If so, you may have contracted HPV. This will surface when you have stress or bacteria in your area. There is no cure for it. You should have strapped or used saran wrap if you were allergic to plastics. This bacteria has been going around on this hobby as other folks are not clean and you just took what the last person had before you went raw with the gal.

[Britaly]

Got a question for anyone that has had Gonheria or Chlamdya or however the fuck you spell them.

Can you let me know what the burning feels like. I have some irritation at the very opening of the pee hole and I don't think it is either of these but I wanted to see what you guys thought before heading to the clinic.

There is no further irritation when I piss and it doesn't really burn. It's just irritated at the very top. No discharge or any other symptoms. Only barebacked one girl on the last 6 months or so and I don't think she was infected but who the fuck knows.

Any thoughts? None of the medical sites actually explain what it actually feels like.for you

And before people tell me to get tested, I know, Inwill. Just trying to get some insight before I can make it there.

I have had that happen 4 times. It Starts about three days after a session where the end is very sensitive especially when resting against the underwear. Not really a burn just very sensitive. It lasts about 5 weeks before it starts to get better. Yes, I got tested each of the 4 times and had the full battery of tests. Each time negative for STD. I have determined that it is the condoms that are causing this. Did not matter if I got a covered BJ or full sex. Thus, I have learned my lesson and only do HJ's now at AMPs with no issues. Kind of frustrating. Strange thing is that condoms never bothered me when I was young. Hope it is nothing more than irritation for you but as you stated, good idea to get tested. Just make sure the test is about 30 days after your last encounter as some STD's take that long to be identified in a test. Good luck!

[PaulRew]

And before people tell me to get tested, I know, Inwill. Just trying to get some insight before I can make it there.

Anything anyone tells you regarding this does not apply to you. Some people have bad symptoms and some have none. You already know what to do.

[Psalyer]

Got a question for anyone that has had Gonheria or Chlamdya or however the fuck you spell them.

Can you let me know what the burning feels like. I have some irritation at the very opening of the pee hole and I don't think it is either of these but I wanted to see what you guys thought before heading to the clinic.

There is no further irritation when I piss and it doesn't really burn. It's just irritated at the very top. No discharge or any other symptoms. Only barebacked one girl on the last 6 months or so and I don't think she was infected but who the fuck knows.

Any thoughts? None of the medical sites actually explain what it actually feels like.

And before people tell me to get tested, I know, Inwill. Just trying to get some insight before I can make it there.

[JimXuper90]

Tested at Mass General. Super easy, cheap, and no questions asked. Will do it every 6-8 months.

[OldManMass]

http://stdhelp.org/std-testing/massachusetts/all/

I get my STD testing for free, I go to a local clinic that is on this list, they ask me my name, I give them "skippy" and I provide a blood and urine sample, I am not sure if it is a 10 panel test, I do now that it is comprehensive and best of all it is free, and it takes about a week to get the results.

The issue that you have is that if you have something you need to take the results to your own doctor, they do not prescribe medication out of my place.

Best of luck.

[Longjblues]

I just checked the pricing on the 10 panel test, and they listed it for $188.00, which means the price has been lowered. I had always paid $199.00.

However, in the past the 10 panel didn't and doesn't include Trichomoniasis Test, so the difference may be that additional test. It was STDcheck dot com. I have used a fictitious name and address, and a disposable phone, and paid with a gift card.

Rates were acceptable. Had the full 10 panel / Trichomoniasis Test + Comprehensive Wellness Panel with a Urinalysis. Around $300.00. Local lab did the test. I was not concerned about using my own info as everything was done by email. Turn around time was a couple days. They update you as the test results come back. Had the first results back the first day. Used them a few times now. I'm sure there is cheaper and places where you don't have to use your real name if that is an issue.

[Britaly]

Which particular service (s) do you recommend?

Rates were acceptable. Had the full 10 panel / Trichomoniasis Test + Comprehensive Wellness Panel with a Urinalysis. Around $300.00. Local lab did the test. I was not concerned about using my own info as everything was done by email. Turn around time was a couple days. They update you as the test results come back. Had the first results back the first day. Used them a few times now. I'm sure there is cheaper and places where you don't have to use your real name if that is an issue.

[DerekYee]

If you did a BBFS with a provider and there is no sign or symptoms of std, like burn when pee or discharge from the penis, does that mean you are std free? I guess the only way to find out is to get tested. BBFS feel so good but scared afterwards lmao.

Google rates of STD infection among sex workers. The risks are pretty high. As others have pointed out, even covered, there is risk. But without protection, you are at much higher risk of HIV, herpes and thinks like syphilis. Don't go by symptoms, just get checked. Bareback is extremely risky. Not judging but don't lie to yourself about what you may be exposing yourself t9 when you do that.