Over the last year I don’t think I’ve ever addressed this issue. I have to admit this issue is one the concerns most single people and some married people too. If you haven’t been affected by this, someone you know has been. As a single guy that dates and enjoys a healthy sexual appetite, I have to be careful with my sexual partner(s). I take the necessary precautions. I invest in Magnums and get tested on a regular basis.
Over the years, I have close friends who have come in contact with a variety of Sexual Transmitted Diseases (STD).Everything from Herpes, Gonorrhea, Hepatitis, Chlamydia, and even HPV. As most of you know, you can’t judge a book by it’s cover. The cleanest, the prettiest and most beautiful man/woman can have a STD.
There have been a few times where I’ve met women who told me upfront of their status. A few years ago, I met a woman and she told me during our initial Starbucks date. It was a very pleasant conversation. She casually mentioned that she had Hepatitis C. She also went on to tell me that she contracted it from her ex-husband. I have to admit that she gained my respect by telling me upfront, instead of waiting weeks later while I’m half naked and horny.
The next time I had a woman tell me during a phone conversation that she has Herpes. It also was in a casual conversation. This woman told me that she was totally comfortable with her health. She also discussed how she maintains a safe sexual lifestyle. There was no way I could think anything negative because of her forward and direct conversations.
The reason I decided to write about STD’s is because I had a discussion with a close friend regarding Sexual Transmitted Diseases. As much as you attempt to protect yourself, there are times when you don’t make the best decisions. You know how it happens. You’re out having drinks and you end up having oral sex with someone you don’t have a long history with. A few days later you have a sore throat or signs of a cold. The first thing you think about is where you had your mouth a few days ago. Damn, you begin to think the worst. That’s how quick your life can change.
One of my close friends contracted Herpes. It changed her life, at least for a few months. At first she was devastated.She swore off sex until marriage. She claimed she was going to change her life and settle down. She’s not going to meet men in bars or clubs. She felt as if her life was over. It took almost a year before she was able to admit to herself that she has a STD. Until that point, she restricted her sexual activities to masturbation and a partner that was aware of her issue.The reality is, her sexual health will never be the same. I’m not sure if she has changed her sexual habits permanently, but it’s her life.
A few months ago, I met someone who told me that she has the human papillomaviru (HPV). Now I’m not a doctor, so I had to do some research. That meant I started with google and ended up talking to a couple friends that are doctors. It took a while, but I became educated on the issue.? It made me aware of the risk involved IF I was in a relationship with her.
So I have to ask a couple questions for my readers is, if your romantic interest told you that they have a STD, would you continue pursuing a relationship with them? Do you discuss sexual health with your friends? How soon in a relationship should you discuss your sexual health?
Ensure proper STD check up to
avoid compromising with your sexual health.
Don’t forget to answer the poll question.
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