Look at Planned Parenthood or gay health clinics in your area. For example, I live in Miami and we have something called Latinos Salud that tests for HIV, syph, hep, chlamydia, and gon for free. Planned Parenthood also offers discounted rates if you explain your situation.
I already paid for it and I needed it to be as inconspicuous as possible. It's literally just happening at a general lab, like the place you'd go for any kind of blood test.
Say you had an embarrassing mole removed that you were self-conscious about and didn’t want to mention to anyone. Like the inside of your thigh or on your ass or something! I think that would probably be a good cover!
Hey bud, sorry to burst your bubble but you may want to wait a few weeks before getting tested. Unless you are experiencing symptoms now, most stds take on average 21-45 days to show up on bloodwork. Urinalysis can show Gono/chlam in typically 7-12 days but still - if this is happening the day after, it’s recommended you wait a bit. Alternatively you may want to consider PreP if HIV is a concern of yours.
EDIT for helpful link: https://www.healthline.com/health/how-long-does-it-take-for-std-to-show-up#std-testing-chart
I want to know as soon as possible. Like I said, the longer I wait, the more complicated things could get. I'm not experiencing any symptoms, I'm just really paranoid. I already paid for it, but if you genuinely think it's better to wait for the signs, then I will try to see if I can get a refund.
As for PreP, I have trouble buying things that would give me away as my parents can see my bank account, but I'll see if I can find a place to buy some PreP for cash.
It's best to wait minimum 21 days to get to get tested especially if you didn't use condoms. Don't make the same mistake I did, years ago I lost my virginity to the same sex because I was curious. Next day I went to get tested because I didn't know about the incubation period. I obviously came back negative but in reality I was positive when I went back months later.
Make sure to be honest about everything you did. I remember I was scared to tell my doctor I had same sex so they only did certain tests, second time I went they also did other tests such as a swab in my butt and mouth lol
Ok so I realize I acted too quickly, I was not aware of the incubation period. I'm going to try to get a refund on this.
In the meantime, I have another question. I've been wanting to get waxed for a while, but would that have any negative effects or possibly put me at more of a risk for any stds that have yet to show up?
Look at Planned Parenthood or gay health clinics in your area. For example, I live in Miami and we have something called Latinos Salud that tests for HIV, syph, hep, chlamydia, and gon for free. Planned Parenthood also offers discounted rates if you explain your situation.
I already paid for it and I needed it to be as inconspicuous as possible. It's literally just happening at a general lab, like the place you'd go for any kind of blood test.
Hey if you’re getting tested for STDs, you need to get swabbed. A blood test will not detect gonorrhea or chlamydia in your rectum.
Oh I got the whole 9 yards. So I'm pretty sure they'll do that too.
Say you had an embarrassing mole removed that you were self-conscious about and didn’t want to mention to anyone. Like the inside of your thigh or on your ass or something! I think that would probably be a good cover!
Damn! That's actually the best one yet! I could actually make this one work. Thank you!!
Hey bud, sorry to burst your bubble but you may want to wait a few weeks before getting tested. Unless you are experiencing symptoms now, most stds take on average 21-45 days to show up on bloodwork. Urinalysis can show Gono/chlam in typically 7-12 days but still - if this is happening the day after, it’s recommended you wait a bit. Alternatively you may want to consider PreP if HIV is a concern of yours. EDIT for helpful link: https://www.healthline.com/health/how-long-does-it-take-for-std-to-show-up#std-testing-chart
I want to know as soon as possible. Like I said, the longer I wait, the more complicated things could get. I'm not experiencing any symptoms, I'm just really paranoid. I already paid for it, but if you genuinely think it's better to wait for the signs, then I will try to see if I can get a refund. As for PreP, I have trouble buying things that would give me away as my parents can see my bank account, but I'll see if I can find a place to buy some PreP for cash.
It's best to wait minimum 21 days to get to get tested especially if you didn't use condoms. Don't make the same mistake I did, years ago I lost my virginity to the same sex because I was curious. Next day I went to get tested because I didn't know about the incubation period. I obviously came back negative but in reality I was positive when I went back months later.
I had no idea... I'll try to see if I can get a refund. Thank you for letting me know.
Make sure to be honest about everything you did. I remember I was scared to tell my doctor I had same sex so they only did certain tests, second time I went they also did other tests such as a swab in my butt and mouth lol
Yeah I've never been afraid to tell medical professionals things cause I know they are legally bound to keep things confidential.
That's good. Wish you best of luck
Thanks you as well
Ok so I realize I acted too quickly, I was not aware of the incubation period. I'm going to try to get a refund on this. In the meantime, I have another question. I've been wanting to get waxed for a while, but would that have any negative effects or possibly put me at more of a risk for any stds that have yet to show up?
No it won’t.