sti testing, etc.

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This may sound really stupid but humor me…

I’ve had sex with 3 men—two most certainly were STI-free, the other probably was but I’m not certain and we used condoms. I’ve been with 3 other men sexually, but we didn’t have sex. I go to the gynecologist annually, as I should, and have never had an abnormal pap. I don’t think I’ve ever specifically had an STI test, but I’ve never exhibited any symptoms. So…I should be STI-free, correct? If I had contracted something it would have been noticeable either to me or by my doctor at my exam a month ago, right? (I haven’t been with anyone since July.)

What about men? If a man has never had any symptoms, but has never been tested, should he be? How are they even tested?

Basically the issue at hand…If I get involved with someone, how do I KNOW that I can have sex with him without a condom?

Oral herpes and cross contamination

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EDITED TO ADD: Okay, now that we have established that it is herpes, and that it can be transferred to the genitals, I have another question. Previously, since I'd only had three outbreaks in my life, which all occurred over six years ago, I figured I was safe. Now I am not so sure. Can I still transmit this disease to my partner even if I'm not having an outbreak? Does this mean condoms for oral sex for the rest of my life?

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I think I am going to the doctor to get this checked out, but I just wanted to run it by you ladies first, in hope that someone can ease my worrying.

I know that cankersores are genetic and non-contagious, as opposed to the herpes virus, which is. I get cankersores whenever I am stressed. However, at three times in my life, in moments of extreme stress, I have also broken out with a lovely sore outside my mouth. It is a fluid-filled, blister-looking deal, always in the same spot.

I just started college this year and got my first boyfriend last year, so of course it was high time (it had been about 6 years since I last got it) for the sore to rear its ugly head. First of all, if it never bursts, does it still count as herpes, or could it be a stray cankersore that is confused? I have noticed that I almost exclusively get it not only in times of stress, but also when my lips have been excessively dry. I'm aware that herpes is very contagious and easy to contract, so I wouldn't be too surprised if that's what it turned out to be, but I also can't think of how I might have been infected. No one in my family has it but me, it hasn't spread in its 9 year lifespan (six years of which it did not show up for), and no one I was with in elementary school when I first got it appears to have it now.

Second of all, is there any way oral herpes can spread to genital, or are they totally two different strains? I know that oral herpes can spread to most places on your body, so can they possibly spread to my dear vagina? And subsequently, my boyfriend's penis?

yeast infection trauma?

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ok, so i'm 90% sure i have a yeast infection (there is white, sort of chunky discharge, swelling, itching, mild pain, etc) and so i used the boric acid capules last night.
i put one in, and i couldn't get the other one in, so i figured that'd be enough. i woke up this morning and i got out of bed, and i swear to god, my vagina THREW UP. it was white and milky and i am SO nervous because i have never seen anything like it in my life.
also, some background details so maybe you guys can help me figure it out...
i just lost my virginity 2 days ago. we used a condom.
also, 3 days ago i received head for the first time (it was fucking awesome, by the way..) and after that my clit felt kind of out of whack.. is that normal at all?
ok, that's it... thanks a lot!!

Infections treated by yogurt?

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I'm just curious if anyone here has used yogurt to treat a yeast infection and how effective it was/problems you had. Also any other feedback on home treatment would be good!

an ulcer

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Has anyone ever heard of having an ulcer in the vagina? i recently went to my docter as it is painful to have sex and she had a look and said it was sore and what looked an ulcer, she said it wasnt to serious but im still worried as i have to wait 11 weeks to see a gyno. ive looked up ulcers and other vagina related topics but havnt found anything. I didn't really get any help form my docter as its not really her area. anyone point me in the right direction??? thanks in advance xxx

sharp abodomen pain during intercourse

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for awhile i was experiecing sharp pains on the right side of my abdomen during intercourse but then they subsided and occasionally id get smaller pains near my cervix (i added it up to my partner being fairly well endowed) but the sharper higher more intense pains have returned. most of the time theyre a constant for the entire time we have sex. sometimes theyre not there but theyre occuring more and more frequently. i plan on going to a clinic when i get the time off to do it (unless i start expercing other things that cause me to worry). so i was just wondering if anyone could give me any insight to what this could be?

Large ovarian Cyst- pain- help, stories.

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So I found out today I have an ovarian Cyst- rather large- 5 CM diameter. I need to have an ultrasound on Nov. 9 and then they want to wait two months and see if it will get better... if it doesn't I'll need surgery. The Dr. Said it hurts so bad even though she THINKS it might be the kind that shrinks by itself, because it is so large...

So the pamphlet the DR handed me along with diagnossays 'functional cysts' usually don't cause pain and can bet better on their own, but entdometrioma cysts cause pain during menstration and sex- which is the problem- terrible, shooting pain during sex and now hurts to pee, fart, or poo (Excuse my vulgar language). AND it also hurts pretty much constantly, but more so when I walk, etc.. So, wondering if I could possibly have THIS kind of cyst, based on the pain, and if so why does the doctor wants to wait two months? Lemmee tell you, ouch, ouch, OUCH.

First noticed pain during being intimate with my husband the last few months. Then this weekend- I felt like someone was stabbing me in my side/lower belly.

Anyone have experience with ovarian cysts?

Anyone have this kind of pain with ovarian cysts, including bowel/urinary?

Could I be having this much pain from a 'functional' cyst as the OB suggested? Is there anything I can do? Could this be related to the fact that I am about 10 lbs overweight for BMI?

Um, any input/help/stories would be very appreciated.

Oh yeah, the OB thinks I also might have Irritable Bowel Syndrome. Yippee.

progestogen only pill - constant bleeding

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i've been on the progestogen-only pill for about seven months now, due to reading the leaflets at the doctors surgery and simply suggesting that one for me (people often seem suprised i haven't started on a combined pill). however, it has not worked well for me, and although i know there is often break-through bleeding mine has been continuous over the last month and a half. i went to the doctor who suggested i changed pills, but i'm a little worried this could be something more serious. could it just be a normal effect of the pill to bleed (it was contiuously on and off heavily throughout the day for that time)? would pregnancy/STIs cause my bleeding to become like this whilst on the pill also?

clitoral hood piercing

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Hey quick question --

I'm getting my hood pierced (probably a horizontal piercing, but if not, then a vertical), and I was wondering if anyone else has done this and how much it would generally cost. So far, it looks to be about $60 but I haven't checked anywhere yet.

Also wondering if there is any pain during sex if you do it too soon after or, really, at any time. I know everyone says it makes sex feel better and that you can start having sex again right away, but all that pressure on a new wound just doesn't sound like a good idea. Thanks :)

Four Periods in Two Months

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I started my period today exactly two weeks from the day I started my last period. The only other time this happened to me was last month (so I got my period, got another one two weeks later, a third one a month later and this fourth one two weeks later- four periods in two months). I'm never terribly regular, but it's usually within three days after or three days before the 28th day, and it's been like that since I got my period for the first time ten years ago.

I've had a few stressful events in my life recently. My fiance, with whom I was living, had to move out of state for a job, I found out two days ago that my father has been diagnosed with cancer (albeit the prognosis is good) and I transferred to a new university this semester. Also, I've fainted twice last month. The second time, I was taken to the ER where I was diagnosed with low potassium.

So. Given all that, do you think these extra periods are induced by stress? Or is my body telling me that I should be worried?

Thanks.

irregular periods. :/

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Okay, so. I haven't gotten a period in 2 months. I'm 13, not sexually active and have been having my period for a year and 9 months (lmao, I counted just now). Should I be worried? Or is this normal?

Orgasms

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Ive been reading up on sex. And orgasms.

I myself am a girl capable of experiencing multiple orgasms. My ex and I used to have fun counting, and I've gotten as high as 50-some in about a 2 hour period.

Needless to say, I have no trouble orgasming whatsoever.

I had read about a girl that was able to have orgasms almost on command. By tighting her muscles and receiving little clitoral or vaginal stimulation. I decided, since Im so orgasmic, I would try to acheive that.

Generally, when properly stimulated (bit of kissing, touching) I can come in about a min. And then keep coming every couple of min. after that.

But, when i tense my muscles (not just vag, im talking all muscles) I can come in about 5 sec. Thats with clit/vag stimulation.

I tried to acheive that without any stimulation at all. And was able to acheive it. But the orgasms were weak. Having since worked on that in the past year, what used to be weak orgasms, are now capable of being intense.

My question: Am I a circus freak, or has anyone else heard of this, or been able to do it?

The men ive slept with are always absolutley amazed at my ablities, and have never seen anything like it. So thanks in advance for reading, if you cant do this, i recommend trying. :)