Good thing. Congrats.
Around here, some would consider you loose, a hoor or pariah for getting infected.

All this talk about STDs. First off EVERYBODY LIES! To what degree depends on the individual. It is impossible to know whom has what. Social standing does help as the saying goes, "lie with dogs wake up with fleas." I have been LUCKY not to ever get any STDs. I have never been exposed to any form of herpes as I am CMV- and donate blood. CMV- blood goes to saving babies. I do NOT want that to change so I steer clear of people with cold soars(herpes). About 80% of the population has some form of herpes. So, that severely limits my dating pool. Like others have said, herpes can be located anywhere on the body, there are many strains, and different symptoms or none at all. However, sometimes you just gotta say f... it and take your chances especially when the other person is HOT .

I'm still thinking WTF when I read all this garbage...

Everyone is subject to life happening to them and part of life can be STDs...

Is it realistic that your potential partner would go get tested with you prior to kissing... Not likely.

Would that be a reasonable request on my behalf? Hell no ... It's like saying, it's nice to meet you, but you do not deserve the benefit of the doubt to be honest and trustworthy with me...

It there is an attraction to the person, who gives a rats a$$ if they have herpes or whatever. Use protection, take medicine, practice abstinence during outbreaks or whatever... Many people have lived long happy lives in spite of what came around... I know quite a few.. STDs don't have to define anyone's life, nor do they have to to define how I react or treat anyone..


As a matter of fact, I feel dumber for even replying in this thread...

I was congratulating and happy for you.

Other posters were claiming they stayed away from prostitutes and other types of dirty women.

I was attempting to change that stigma.

I meant no disrespect to you.

Seeing as Whooping Cough is going around like never before, I'd be more worried about catching THAT. I don't know the symptoms of an STD, but can imagine by the way people are talking, it must be quite major. I don't want to spend the rest of my life in hospital, if it turns out to be quite fatal. I can cope with light stuff such as sores, but things like with difficulty breathing, constant wheezing, I'm not so good at dealing with.

before a kiss? probably not

before sex without protection, definitely need that clean bill of health


sexiest partner I ever had, was probably partly sexy because he worked in the medical field and took me with him to get his test results before anything else happened,,,,,mature and responsible is very sexy,,,

not sure op...honesty would help ... I remember when people were getting sick from aids and those who had it in some cases just spread it becouse they where angry or had many partners... kinda like fwb now ... do not have to be seeing just one person ... and I already know some men can not be honest... I understand to when we get to excited with another... we let our emotions take over an not the lets think about this first ... I don't know my only answer with that is... I could tell you one thing but more likely ...I will tell you when it happens ...what I would choose ...