IT's pragmatic and rational. You cannot possibly know someone's sexual history. STD testing tells you what you need to know.
Let's face it. Some people lie. So, if a person gets all up in arms about you asking them to take an STD test WITH you, meaning, you take the test and share your results too, they clearly have something to hide.
The OTHER case is, the person might not KNOW they have an STD. Some STDs are asymptomatic. Hepatitis viruses can do this. So does herpes. Blood tests will show these. Gonorrhea is asymptomatic in some people. Testing is best practices.0 0 0 0
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OMG, NO! It tells me that he’s careful about whom he sleeps with, it also tells me that he’s a responsible adult, and that even if (god forbid) he did cheat on me, she would be clean! But I wouldn’t worry about that as much, because men who are vigilant about STD checks, are far less likely to cheat!
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I have done it several times. I always bring the subject up a few weeks before I think we might be ready to become physical, I ask if she has been tested since her last partner, and I inform her that I will get tested and share the results with her. I have never had a partner react negatively to that suggestion. Once we both test negative, STDs are not a concern and pregnancy is also not a concern for my partners because of their age. Therefore, we do not have a need to use condoms and he experience is much more enjoyable for both of us.
1 0 0 0Asking if someone has an STD before intercourse is a very reasonable question. Though this can help, there are two major problems with asking. First, the person may lie to you, in order to get sex. Second, the person may have an STD and not know it. Many people have an STD and are unaware of it. That is why many couples to be, agree that each other will be tested for STDs before being tested.
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8 22It's not just not a red flag, it's absolutely mandatory. I only have sex with one woman at a time and it has to be exclusive.
1 0 0 0I'd be surprised; I've always been the one to bring that up. And I always have, and always will (unless I'm beaten to it, natch). Even if you're a virgin, there's no disease I'm aware of that can ONLY be acquired through sexual activity. You could have something horrendous and not even know; it's always better to find out first.
Of course, I always get tested too; it's hardly fair to insist on something you're unwilling to do yourself.1 0 0 0If it proves to be a problem, he showed me it's notworth going further into the relationship.
I'm a virgin by choice and I expect him to have one taken before, I'd even take one to for fairness.0 0 0 0No it show thst you are being SMART and reasonable I like that
0 0 0 0No big deal at all. It think it is wise and the right thing to do.
0 0 0 0No, I would not be offended, quite the opposite, I'd be very impressed with her !
1 0 0 0Not at all.
0 0 0 0No I think it is becoming more common to ask for tests because people care about their health and are more aware of how to protect themselves. It is not wrong for someone to worry about their health at all as long as both are getting tests it is not a problem.
0 2 0 0Not at all. It’s a requirement before even kissing.
1 0 1 0B. I'd say: "That's fine. Our next date should be going together to LabCorp and being tested together. If we both get good results, we can celebrate."
1 0 0 0Haha Sounds good. So you would not be mad at her?
Nope. These are dangerous times. You have to accommodate them. Like buckling your seatbelt, wearing a mask or using hand sanitizer. It's nothing personal. It's self protection.
Its good being careful
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1 0 0 0It would be a red flag to me if a potential partner considered that request a red flag.
0 0 0 0Now a days it's the smart thing to do. Now if you've been together for a year and she comes at you with a test it's time to cut bait because she trying to see if the guy she's fucking on the side is lying or not cause that's how stupid she is. Unless you actually do have an STD. If that's the case you're busted
0 0 0 0No. I won't mind
1 0 0 0I wouldn't have a problem getting tested. He would also be getting tested.
0 0 0 0If you're a new relationship and haven't had sex yet, it's not a red flag. Keep in mind though, it's a useless gesture if your new mate had sex with anyone less than 3 months beforehand. It can take that long for some things to show up, but most of your standard STD's show symptoms anywhere from 2-3 days to 3-6 weeks. Then there's herpes simplex II, which can take years to show up. It's a really good idea if either of you had sex within the last 6 weeks, for sure.
0 0 0 0Not at all. I actually prefer if a woman would ask me that. Shows responsibility
1 0 0 0The probability of me having one is low to the point that it would not be needed because I had never done that deed before with a woman.
0 0 0 1How do you know it? Are you virgin
Read what I said again there little lady, and think about what you just said, and let it dawn on you like it is supposed to.
I dont get it weirdo.
Depends how well we know each other.
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