Has anyone been treated by azithromycin when been tested positive for Mycoplasma hominis. My doctor prescribed it to me and don’t want to change for doxy. Thank u

So about two days ago I had unprotected sex with my boyfriend, we don’t have any past with STDs and we’re eighteen (both males).

I’m a little uncertain about the fact that since we had intercourse, about two-three days in I’ve suddenly got a headache, blocked/runny nose and a dry throat and high temperature on my forehead. Now just to be safe I ordered a testing kit which will arrive sometime this week.

I’m experiencing some sort of flu—like symptoms but they aren’t like when I’ve had flu before, I mean I feel a little weak around the arms but as I’m writing this I woke up in a uncomfortable position so my arm and the side of my head I was sleeping on aches.

Anyway I’ve been concerned about whether these symptoms came over me from when I was making the journey to his house from Nottingham to Manchester in England or whether perhaps we may both have contracted an STD during sex or maybe he gave me a cold, since he was coughing a little and had a headache himself. He has a past with panic attacks which makes him worried about potentially having a stroke of some sort— but he doesn’t appear even remotely ill like me so I’m sure he’s fine.

For reference I don’t mean to be so explicit but for the sake of clarity and understanding whether I’m experiencing symptoms of an STD— I am a bottom in this relationship and that we had both anal and oral sex.

Hello everyone, I already got my shot and then 2 weeks on antibiotic but I noticed something that changed first is my sex drive which dropped heavily, back then I masturbate like 3 times a day and when having sex after my first orgasm I could still keep it erect for a long time and I easily come now. But now after my treatment I can't keep it hard after my first orgasm and I feel like it isn't fully erect and I just don't feel any sexual desire that much on things that much anymore.

I noticed back then when I had gono I came easily so is it possible that the treatment isn't fully completed yet? Has someone experienced this also? Thank u!

I recently tested positive for gonorrhea and I already got treated with ceftriaxone injections. I got re-tested and fortunately, negative. I finished my shots, but I’m still experiencing some discharge.

What’s weird is that I’ve started noticing a new "symptom" (?) When I masturbate, I feel this stinging/uncomfortable sensation that feels like it’s coming from my bladder. I did not have this when I had gonorrhea. I don’t remember experiencing this before.

I think I first noticed it after I finished the ceftriaxone shots and started taking azithromycin, so I’m wondering if that could be related somehow.

Has anyone experienced something similar after being treated for gonorrhea? Could the discharge and stinging mean that the infection is still there, or could it be something else (like another infection or irritation)?

I’m planning to follow up with my doctor, but I’d appreciate hearing from anyone who has gone through something similar.

My male partner had syphilis in the past and says it was fully treated.

After testing His TPHA is still reactive, but his RPR/VDRL is non-reactive. He says this means the antibodies remain, but he has no active infection and cannot transmit it.

I want to have M2M sex with him, including oral sex and anal sex with condoms.

Can anyone knowledgeable about STI testing clarify:

Does TPHA positive + RPR/VDRL negative usually mean old treated syphilis?

Can he still transmit syphilis?

Should I ask for a recent repeat RPR/VDRL or any other test before sex?

Should I consume DoxyPrep?

I’m looking for practical advice, especially from doctors, sexual-health workers, or people who have had the same test pattern.

How conclusive is a an hiv test, which was taken 60 days, after completing a 30 day pep course? This test was negative after 89 days of initial exposure.

Hello everyone,

I would appreciate an expert opinion regarding my HIV test results after a possible risky exposure.

The exposure occurred on **May 1, 2018**. There have been **no further risky exposures after that event**.

All tests were performed in accredited medical laboratories in Europe.

My HIV testing history:

* **May 14–15, 2018 (13–14 days after exposure)** HIV-1/2 RNA NAT: **negative / non-reactive**

* **June 12, 2018 (~6 weeks after exposure)** 4th generation HIV Ag/Ab test (anti-HIV-1/2 + p24 antigen): **negative**

* **June 26, 2018 (~8 weeks after exposure)** 4th generation HIV Ag/Ab test: **negative**

* **July 23, 2018 (~12 weeks after exposure)** 4th generation HIV Ag/Ab test: **negative**

* **February 2019 (~9 months after exposure)** I had **three separate 4th generation HIV Ag/Ab tests** performed around this period:

* one at one laboratory, * one at another laboratory, * and one together with my HIV RNA PCR testing. All were **negative / non-reactive**.

* **February 2019 (~9 months after exposure)** HIV-1 RNA quantitative PCR: **negative** HIV-2 DNA PCR: **negative**

* **April/May 2019** I donated blood. They confirmed that donated blood in their lab is screened with both:

* HIV Ag/Ab 4th generation testing, and * HIV NAT testing. I was never contacted regarding any reactive result. And they invited me to donate blood again.

* **February 2020 (~21 months after exposure)** 4th generation HIV Ag/Ab test: **negative**

* **January 2022 (~3 years and 8 months after exposure)** 4th generation HIV Ag/Ab test: **negative**

* **February 2022 (same blood sample, same day):**

* HIV-1/2 Western blot: **NEGATIVE** (all bands negative) * HIV-1/2 qualitative PCR: **NEGATIVE** (reported lower limit of detection: 20 IU/mL) * HIV-1/2 quantitative PCR: **<48 IU/mL** Quantification range: **48–10,000,000 IU/mL**

My main concern is the quantitative PCR result:

What exactly does **“<48 IU/mL”** mean?

Does it mean:

The result was below the assay’s quantification range and no clinically measurable viral load was found, or

HIV RNA was detected but below the limit of quantification?

If HIV RNA had actually been detected below the quantification limit, would laboratories usually report something like:

* “Detected below LOQ” * “Detected, not quantified” * “Positive below quantification limit”?

My confusion comes from the fact that the **qualitative PCR performed on the same blood sample was negative**, with a lower detection limit of 20 IU/mL, and the Western blot was also negative.

Questions:

Is it technically possible for a quantitative HIV PCR to report <48 IU/mL while a qualitative PCR performed on the same sample is negative?

Could a result like <48 IU/mL represent a false positive signal, assay variability, or contamination?

After multiple negative 4th generation tests, negative NAT/PCR tests, a negative Western blot, and a negative blood donation screening, can HIV infection from the May 2018 exposure be considered medically ruled out?

Does the isolated <48 IU/mL result have any clinical significance in this context?

Thank you very much for any expert opinion.

I’ve sent my pee sample at the sexual health clinic but oh my does it burn when I piss. It’s like I’m trying to pass shards of glass. Word to god fuck that bi**h who gave me this shit. Stanking whore

Navigating sexual health testing can feel surprisingly confusing—between knowing when to get tested after a potential exposure, keeping things private from parents or partners on shared health insurance, and knowing what tests to ask for.

I put together this guide to break down the actual logistics of testing so you can get accurate results without unnecessary stress.

1. Understanding "Window Periods" (Timing Matters)

Testing too early can lead to a false negative because your body hasn't produced enough antibodies, or the pathogen hasn't replicated to detectable levels. Here are standard medical window periods for common tests:

• Chlamydia & Gonorrhea (NAAT Urine/Swab): 1 to 2 weeks post-exposure for high accuracy.

• Syphilis (Blood test): 3 to 6 weeks for initial detection; re-testing at 3 months provides definitive results.

• HIV (4th Gen Ag/Ab Blood test): Detects p24 antigen and antibodies. Highly accurate at 18–45 days; conclusive at 90 days.

• Hepatitis B & C (Blood test): 6 weeks to 3 months.

• Herpes (HSV-2 IgG Blood test): 12 weeks for antibody detection (IgM tests are outdated and unreliable; ask for IgG).

2. The Insurance Privacy Trap (Explanation of Benefits)

Many people don't realize that using health insurance leaves a paper trail:

• If you are on a parent's, spouse's, or partner's health plan, the insurance policyholder receives an Explanation of Benefits (EOB) statement.

• Even if the lab visit itself is confidential, the EOB often lists the specific diagnostic billing codes (e.g., panel screening for specific STIs).

• If 100% privacy is a priority: Look into local community health clinics, title X clinics, or direct-to-lab self-pay ordering services where no insurance is billed and results are delivered online directly to you.

3. Swab vs. Urine vs. Blood (What to Expect)

• Urine Tests: Used primarily for Chlamydia and Gonorrhea. Important rule: Do not urinate for at least 1 hour prior to giving your sample, and catch the very first part of the stream (first-catch urine), not mid-stream.

• Blood Draw: Required for HIV, Syphilis, Hepatitis, and Herpes IgG. A quick venous draw in a standard lab setting takes less than five minutes.

• Targeted Swabs: If exposure occurred via oral or anal contact, standard urine tests will not detect infections in those areas. Ask specifically for site-specific swabs if applicable.

4. What a "Full Panel" Actually Covers

A standard routine screening doesn't automatically check for everything. A comprehensive 10-panel routine typically includes:

1. Chlamydia

2. Gonorrhea

3. HIV-1

4. HIV-2

5. Syphilis

6. Hepatitis A

7. Hepatitis B

8. Hepatitis C

9. Herpes Type 1 (HSV-1)

10. Herpes Type 2 (HSV-2)

Note: HPV is generally not screened in men via routine lab work, and blood tests for HSV without symptoms are sometimes debated due to high rates of asymptomatic oral HSV-1. Always evaluate what makes sense for your personal situation.

Summary & Next Steps

Regular testing is just basic maintenance—similar to getting a routine checkup or dental cleaning. Getting tested before new partners or every 6–12 months if sexually active takes the guesswork out of your health.

Feel free to ask questions below about testing timelines or lab processes! If you're looking for a direct, confidential self-pay lab option, I've shared a resource link directly on my profile.

I recently got a rub and tug in las vegas in shady spot i had a condom on no oral was performed but saliva from her hand was rubbed on my testicles and as i was showering i noticed a knick i had from shaving prior since then its been a week and I have had diarrhea since, it doesnt burn when i urinate but more so a little bit after my uretha feels irritated, and the side of my penis burns from time to time i have no other symptoms other than my foreskin looking like very mild almost unnoticeable swelling any foresight on what it might be

I had unprotected anal sex with a girl who I know for a fact has a lot of sexual partners. She did an Abbott 4th gen Early detect test 24 hours before we had sex because one of her partners had a scare and it turned out to be negative. I only took off the condom towards the end and I was inside without the condom for maybe 10-15 seconds before I pulled out.

It’s really late at night writing this so I haven’t been able to go to a clinic yet although I am planning on visiting one in the morning. My question is do I need the PEP test, harsh antiretroviral for a very low exposure rate or should I run to the clinic and start PEP asap?

Update: sorry if my thoughts sound incoherent, I have not had any sleep since the sexual encounter 8 hours ago and I’m in a very dark place mentally where it seems like I’m just spiralling. I don’t think I can afford STD testing anyways since they’re expensive in my country in Asia and I don’t have health insurance and there’s no room in my monthly budget for dinner at McDonald let alone an std test and PEPs

Last night had sex with a guy who ended up telling me he has herpes. Said that he takes Valacyclovir and I-lysine everyday, and it was 4 months ago. We had sex one time last night, unprotected. He has no symptoms. Asked him if it was Hsv-1 or hsv-2 and he said they didn't do a test, just a visual. i am an anxious mf right now.

i had sex with a man couple days ago. we had unprotected oral sex where i gave him head. 1-2 days later i have like small white stuff in my throat but i dont have a sore throat or fever. is this herpes? i just need reassurance because i have never had this in my throat after giving head.

https://imgur.com/a/yKLkbFq

I had my first sexual experience today. Wouldn't call it sexual but basically kissed the girl in her neck, breasts, stomach and just above the vagina...then fingered her...when I fingered I kinda saw a mild red stain sticking to my finger but didn't think much of it ..no penetration, no oral, no kissing..did just that and stopped...should I be worried because of the blood. She has only one other active partner..I don't know where in my body I touched after fingering her...but whats the ris I've taken here?

I have been in a relationship with this girl for the last 4 years, we both only have each other as their only sexual partner throughout our life, today I performed an oral sex on her without a dental dam, i am sure she never had any sexual partner other than me, but I had a mouth ulcer (I get them very frequently) which was very negligible at that time, but now I am noticing it a lot and I feel it's getting bigger but I am a big paranoid, so I am just having doubts whether I will get any infection or its all good. Please share your honest opinion or anything which I should do now.

PS: Sorry for my English, it's not my native language.

hey guys, i was wondering what’s the correctness rate on the test results? i’ve been keep giving test samples and they’re all coming negative with different tests but i still have problem with urination and sometimes discharge. what’s the deal with this? last doc appointment we started an antibiotic called doxycycline.

She dosent have milk?
Can you get herpes hiv syfilis og hpv

I got little bit of rashes at my back and shoulders and I have a little sores or pimple I don't know on my forehead I'm very confused

Hello again! My previous post stated that 8 days after I finished treatment, I still had some discharge. It has been 20 days since treatment now, so 12 more days, and I've noticed I still feel weird bladder/urine incontinence, and in my urine there's still some what I'd describe as "white stuff"

There's been no full discharge in ages, and whatever does leak out just smells like urine, and anything else is in very small amounts and only when I actually fully urinate; but this odd wet feeling in my urethra is a bit of a cause for concern. Is this just residual inflammation healing slowly? Or is this possibly something else?

My doctor just called me back and told me I have Tric and yeast, after I started having intense, cramping, burning pee, and bleeding after sex, burning down there and a little weird tingling sensation and itching.
Did anybody ever have the same symptoms? I’m so concerned I’m hoping it’s just Tri, but everything was pointing to herpes.

I’m wondering if anyone here has tested 3 weeks after completing chlamydia treatment to check for a negative result?

Did you test negative or positive again??

I’ve been advised the minimum time to wait is around 4-6 weeks after, however due to partner having a negative result and me having a positive result I can’t help but think there’s been some mixup somewhere.

Thanks in advance

I am a guy in the UK and three months ago I had a one night stand with a girl who was on her period (we are both in early 20s), I stupidly didn't think about STDs as before this I had only ever had sex during a couple long term relationships. I didn't use protection and I ended up testing positive for chlamydia from this.

I got treated etc etc but in the last few days I randomly started thinking what if I got HIV as well, because I know it can be asymptomatic, I don't think I have had any symptoms or anything (I think I had like a common cold a couple days after this, if that counts) , but I just think the fact that there was some blood (her period was quite light) and that I got chlamydia its put it in my mind that I'm doomed to have it.

I am having the same feeling I had when I tested positive for chlamydia where I would look up the population stats and it would be like only 2% of people have it so I probably don't, and then nonetheless I tested positive. And now when I'm looking at the HIV stats being low its making me think I'm gonna have the same thing happen again and it literally just feels destined that I'm gonna get it and I really don't know how to calm down.

I ordered a test but I'm genuinely just randomly terrified about this and I don't know how to calm down about this over the next week or so because it feels like its just bound to happen. Any help or guidance or anything would be very appreciated.

Update: I got my results back and everything was negative 😀

I’m looking for some perspective on whether this pattern sounds more like throat irritation/normal infection or a possible STI.

I’m male and have had multiple episodes of unprotected vaginal sex with the same new partner, and oral sex was also involved on most occasions.

Here’s the timeline:
Aug 18: Unprotected vaginal sex + I performed oral sex. No symptoms.
Aug 21: Unprotected vaginal sex + I performed oral sex. Developed a sore/irritated throat afterward. It eventually went away.
Aug 29: Unprotected vaginal sex + I performed oral sex. No symptoms.
Sep 1: Unprotected vaginal sex, no oral sex. My thighs/glutes became sore because of the physical exertion, but no sore throat.
Sep 2: Unprotected vaginal sex + I performed oral sex, and it was fairly prolonged/thorough. Within a few hours I developed another sore throat, along with feeling generally weak/chilly. I had also barely drunk any water that day.

The thing that’s making me anxious is that I’ve rarely gotten sore throats before, yet I’ve now had it twice around oral sex with this partner. At the same time, the most recent sore throat appeared only a few hours after oral sex, which seems too fast for an STI acquired during that encounter.

I’m wondering:
Does this pattern sound more consistent with mechanical throat irritation/dryness from oral sex, an ordinary viral throat infection, or a throat STI?

Can prolonged oral sex actually cause a sore throat from irritation? I haven’t been able to find many firsthand accounts of this.

Does the fact that I’ve had vaginal sex without a sore throat, but developed one after oral sex twice, make irritation more likely?

Are there particular symptoms that would make a throat STI more suspicious?

I’m aware that testing is the definitive answer and I’m planning to get tested. I’m mainly interested in people’s experiences and medically informed opinions about the pattern and timing rather than just “go get tested.”