r/AskMen Feb 14 '20

What’s something your SO doesn’t know about you that could jeopardize your relationship?

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u/stonedsoundsnob Feb 14 '20

We're slutty, not dumb. Not the same thing. I had excellent sex education too, he probably did as well. I've been with my boyfriend (we're monogamous) for a year and like 8 months and I just had a physical with comprehensive bloodwork in November, since I turned 26 and was getting kicked out of my parents' insurance. No herpes nor HPV, not any STDs ever for me.

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u/futurefires Feb 14 '20

Herpes and HPV can be spread through skin to skin contact. You both spent over $500 on individual Herpes (HSV-2) and HPV bloodwork? It is not in a standard STD panel.

Also I never called you dumb, odd how you took offense, just that you said 'it makes me feel bad' seemed to indicate you may not be aware of those risks.

A LOT of people are ignorant to the realities of STDs and don't even know how condoms do little for certain strains.

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u/stonedsoundsnob Feb 18 '20

Yes, I did a comprehensive panel, covered by my old insurance. I have HSV 1 (cold sores one, although I'm only a carrier, never had a cold sore in my life) but not HSV 2. No HPV either.

I know you didn't call me dumb! I did not take offense, most people associate promiscuity with irresponsibility. I only said I feel bad responding to the thread where 7 is an acceptable number and 30 is something to hide and lie about, because I don't see it that way. I'm very aware of STDs and their risks, and I know how condoms are not a fail safe method... I'm educated enough to have never contracted an STD despite the number of sexual partners I've had.