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What you need to know about STDs
Q. I’m not ready to go ‘all the way’ with my boyfriend but we’re into heaps of touching and stuff. I’m not sure how far to go and how to tell him. Help!!!
A. The most important thing for you is to only go as far as you feel comfortable with. Also, think carefully about the signals you might be sending to your boyfriend and whether you’re both on the same wavelength when it comes to what you want to do. It’s important to be clear about what you want and to let your guy know that so he doesn’t feel he’s been lead on, so respect for his feelings too. Be really clear about how you feel and how far you want to go - and stick to it.
Q. I feel like I’m the last person in my year to have sex. I’m OK with that ‘cos I don’t believe in sex before marriage but my friends are giving me a really hard time.
A. It may sound like everyone’s doing it but the reality is that the majority of people in NZ don’t have sex until they’re over 16! It’s an entirely personal choice and just one part of who you are (although it might seem like it’s a REAL major right now!) It sounds like you’re pretty sure about where you’re at, so explain your point of view with your mates. If they’re good friends, they’ll respect you for sticking with what you believe in. We do!!
Q. Just to clarify, my boyfriend and I are both virgins. There’s no way we can get an STD is there?
A. If neither of you have had sex before, then it’s unlikely you’ll have an STI (sexually transmissible infection). Most STIs are caught by having sexual contact (chlamydia, genital warts, herpes, gonorrhoea) although some (crabs, scabies, warts, herpes) are passed on by close skin contact. HIV can be passed through sex and in other ways.
If you and your boyfriend are planning on having sex, then start off by discussing contraception and protection so you’re both on the same wavelength. Condoms need to be part of the plan EVERY time you have sex (regardless of whether you’re on the pill or not) as they’re the only way to protect yourselves against STIs. No matter how much you love and trust your boyfriend, you can never be too careful about STIs!
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Woah, thanks for this info! Posted by Sugaax! "on" 08/08 "at"11:53 AM |
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Doctors dont get things right all the time thats for sure. I have a skin condition down on my privates and have had it since i hit pubity we think(shortend its called LS). Ive told doctors over the years at different times but they never seemed all that interested so I’d let it go till it would really bother me again. 2years ago I found out that the local sexual health clinic was free, alot of the things they can hand out free as well, so I went along and found them to be fantastic. During one of the check ups they noticed a difference in skin colour which lead to a few questions, a skin sample and finally a diagnosis. I had had symptons for years yet know bugger picked it up. I will have it for the rest of my life because it was picked up so late in my life, and the condition does not let me enjoy a normal sexual life. My skin can get so raw that it doesnt matter how horny I get I wont let my partner anywhere near the area.
Check out your local sexual health clinics they are dealing only in that area so I think are more likely to pick up things. Your normal doctors good if you trust them but its still a good idea to get over to your local health clinic. You never know some of the treatments may be free. I dont have to pay for my smears anymore and its better to catch problems early on. Posted by sweetkirsty21 "on" 01/14 "at"07:46 PM |
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STds maybe not, but what about SCABIE"S ??? My recent discovery with having a partner is you don’t have to have sex to catch these horrible things. Scabies borrows in your skin & comes up like little blisters all over your body. I went to my doctor 3 times & she told me it wasn’t scabies & that it was exma. Exma is rashes not blistery spots. I went to the pharmacy & they gave me some scabie cream, 2 weeks later most my spots were gone, but they came back as i had had them for months, great doctor ! So i had to spend $90 & go to a skin specialist for special pills & cream. Talking to the pharmasist, he tols me that doctors arnt well trained in that area so the problem is getting worse. You can get scabies by kids, teenagers, adults just by hand touch. Sleeping in a dirty bed, sleeping bag etc. As far as doctors know you only get scabies on your hands, feet etc. It’s a horrible thing to have, gets very itchy. If you or anyone you know have blistery spots, tiny ones anywhere, go to the pharmacy, dont be embarrassed, thats what they are there for & the cream is only around $8.00. LOok after yourself & i hope this helps  Posted by peanut27 "on" 01/11 "at"11:20 AM |
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