Do you ask a prospective sexual partner to have an HIV test?
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No, that's a bit harsh just use protection !! :)
No ofcourse not but If ur sexual partner is a prostitute u should think twice. coz its better to have ur own than get a hooker.
If you progress to unprotected sex, by the way the pill is not protection. Then I would strongly suggest it.
What good would that do? Just because they take the test, and it comes back negative this time, how do you know he is not infected with the HIV virus the next time you have sex? It only takes a a few seconds to get infected.Everytime you have sex, you are taking a chance, even with people who you THINK you know well.
Yes. Especially if their background indicates that they're at risk, or if you don't know anything about their background. Sure, it sounds cheesy or even rude to ask someone to get an HIV test, but nobody can blame you for being concerned about your own health. Just like if you want a sip of someone's soda and they warn you if they know they're coming down with the cold, someone who suspects they've got an STD should warn potential sexual partners and get themselves tested.
Someone might feel insulted if you ask him or her to get an HIV test, but it's a smart move.
Yes, it's a great idea to do so. It shows your smart and care for yours and your partners health. If your going to ask someone though (HIV and STD's!!) it's best to say you'll get checked out also so it' not like your accusing them of anything. If they like you or are worth sleeping with (without condoms- or even with as even they don't protect you from all diseases) they will get tested for you. I have just asked my boyfriend... just say something like "I would love to have sex with you (say when your making out), but.. um.. i really want us to get tested first.. just to be safe"
I would. I have already been given three STDs by two guys (both of whom I was married to) because I didn't ask if they had anything.
I wish I had been more concerned with my health then cause I am suffering for it now.
sure, it isn't embarrassing when you recieve aids is it?
I do not care what anyone says there is nothing wrong with going TOGETHER and getting tested TOGETHER! Better safe then sorry! Just using protection is not enough!
If in a monogamous relationship, absolutely. You have HIV testing, continue to use protection until a re-testing confirms negative status, and then can be comfortable that you're safe having unprotected sex.
If you can't ask your partner to be tested because it's too "harsh," you might not be grown up enough to have sex.
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