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Me and some school friends were discussing this today.
How many sexually active people can put their hand on heart and say you have ALWAYS used a condom?
It got me wondering further, at the sixth form college where I study, they've been numerous situations where people have got pregnant or got an std and suchlike from unprotected sex - why do people do it?
Why have I done it myself, I'm ashamed of it and guilty of been careless, yet with all the education I've received why would I/anyone else still do It? It's mental.
That one incident was enough to put me off for life, weeks of worry over tests and stuff - I decided to get checked out, just to be safe.
Have any of you ever been to a clinic? - is it one of those things you'd feel ashamed about if you had?
What do you think?
How many sexually active people can put their hand on heart and say you have ALWAYS used a condom?
It got me wondering further, at the sixth form college where I study, they've been numerous situations where people have got pregnant or got an std and suchlike from unprotected sex - why do people do it?
Why have I done it myself, I'm ashamed of it and guilty of been careless, yet with all the education I've received why would I/anyone else still do It? It's mental.
That one incident was enough to put me off for life, weeks of worry over tests and stuff - I decided to get checked out, just to be safe.
Have any of you ever been to a clinic? - is it one of those things you'd feel ashamed about if you had?
What do you think?
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i know. it is mad. you spend years in those stupid lessons saying "yeah, alright, i'll use a condom, please stop telling me the same thing for the millionth time", and then you don't. why not? i dunno... you get carried away, it's awkward, nothing bad'll ever happen to me, reasons like that.
i don't MIND using condoms, they maybe even have an advantage in that they keeps things from being too messy, and sometimes fun, but sometimes it really spoils the mood... makes things to 'clinical' i almost feel.
but yes, i know, one must be safe. i know.
i don't MIND using condoms, they maybe even have an advantage in that they keeps things from being too messy, and sometimes fun, but sometimes it really spoils the mood... makes things to 'clinical' i almost feel.
but yes, i know, one must be safe. i know.
WokSz
I would only have unsafe sex with my GF. This is mainly because her and I were virgins when we first had sex. I should go and get tested. Speaking of which, I'll go tomorrow afternoon! 
Is there a general test for all STD's or do I have to specify which test I'd like to get done?
Is there a general test for all STD's or do I have to specify which test I'd like to get done?The tests are all fairly simple.
I made an appointment and the whole process was quick and easy.
The person "inspecting" me, told me to 'drop 'em', literally, and lie on the bed, so I did, he checked things were in the right place, prodded a tube somewhere it's never meant to go, asked me to tke a slash in a bucket, took some blood and sent me on my way.
They advise any sexually active people to go every six months, even if practicing safe sex.
kexy
Me and some school friends were discussing this today.
How many sexually active people can put their hand on heart and say you have ALWAYS used a condom?
It got me wondering further, at the sixth form college where I study, they've been numerous situations where people have got pregnant or got an std and suchlike from unprotected sex - why do people do it?
Why have I done it myself, I'm ashamed of it and guilty of been careless, yet with all the education I've received why would I/anyone else still do It? It's mental.
That one incident was enough to put me off for life, weeks of worry over tests and stuff - I decided to get checked out, just to be safe.
Have any of you ever been to a clinic? - is it one of those things you'd feel ashamed about if you had?
What do you think?
How many sexually active people can put their hand on heart and say you have ALWAYS used a condom?
It got me wondering further, at the sixth form college where I study, they've been numerous situations where people have got pregnant or got an std and suchlike from unprotected sex - why do people do it?
Why have I done it myself, I'm ashamed of it and guilty of been careless, yet with all the education I've received why would I/anyone else still do It? It's mental.
That one incident was enough to put me off for life, weeks of worry over tests and stuff - I decided to get checked out, just to be safe.
Have any of you ever been to a clinic? - is it one of those things you'd feel ashamed about if you had?
What do you think?
Duh, people are still human. They do make mistakes.
How many sexually active people can put their hand on heart and say you have ALWAYS used a condom?
I can put my hand on my heart and say that every single time i've had sex, i've always used a condom.
It got me wondering further, at the sixth form college where I study, they've been numerous situations where people have got pregnant or got an std and suchlike from unprotected sex - why do people do it?
I don't know why people do it, I mean I wouldn't want to put myself at risk of pregnancy or STI's by having unprotected sex. It's an incredibly stupid thing to do. I guess people just presume that nothing will ever happen to them, it's one of those things that happen to other people, not you. Other people get pregnant, other people catch something from their sexual partner but in your mind, it's never going to happen. I guess too, people do get carried away. I have almost had unprotected sex, but I stopped it from happening no matter how much I wanted it at that time. Yes, i'm on the pill but at that time, I couldn't risk it.
Have any of you ever been to a clinic? - is it one of those things you'd feel ashamed about if you had?
Nope, i've never been to a clinic. I've never had any reason to go. I've only slept with one person, and i've never had unprotected sex. I've always used a condom and the pill. Even if I had to go, I wouldn't be ashamed of it. People go every single day. It's not something I would broadcast but it's nothing that I would be embarrassed or ashamed of.
I use them all the time, I don't want no babies yet nor do I want to catch something.
condoms was thought of for a reason for example STI's also helps prevents pregnancy etc..
Naturally my bf and i went through a phase of not using condoms, i was either on the implant or injection (can't remember which). To be hinest it was kind of nice, plsu there wasn't the whole getting into the moment thing with the arkward pause to put on the condom. However since i came off the injection and i'm not on anything, condoms are our only source of contraceptive. Each to their own i guess...
I always used to use condoms, but I don't use them with my current boyfriend. I'm on the pill and we've both been tested for STDs, so it's safe enough. I'm going to see if I can get the implant, just to be even safer. If you trust your partner and have got a reliable method of hormonal contraception sorted, there's no need to use condoms. Also, disposing of used condoms in a shared house is a bit... meh. You can't flush them down the loo so you need to wrap them in wads and wads of tissue paper or put them in a plastic bag before you throw them away, and if you're having a lot of sex that's not very environmentally friendly! 
I've been tested for STDs twice - once after splitting up with my first boyfriend, and once after splitting up with my second boyfriend. I like to go into a new relationship knowing for sure that I don't have anything, even if the chances are very low. The first time I was tested was three years ago, when I was 18. Back then it was a bit embarrassing as the nurse did everything. But when I went recently (in February, I think) I did all the swabs myself in the toilets and it was really easy and not embarrassing at all.
As for the pregnancy issue, I'm not in the habit of forgetting to take my pill, but if it happened and I got pregnant, it wouldn't be the end of the world. I'd have the baby, but I'd be 22, more than capable of looking after a baby, and I think my boyfriend would be mature enough to support me. I could finish my degree easily enough. Obviously it wouldn't be ideal and I don't want to get pregnant for at least five years, but all it would really stop me doing is living a hedonistic, carefree, twenty-something lifestyle. Not something I really want to miss out on, but worse things happen at sea!
I've been tested for STDs twice - once after splitting up with my first boyfriend, and once after splitting up with my second boyfriend. I like to go into a new relationship knowing for sure that I don't have anything, even if the chances are very low. The first time I was tested was three years ago, when I was 18. Back then it was a bit embarrassing as the nurse did everything. But when I went recently (in February, I think) I did all the swabs myself in the toilets and it was really easy and not embarrassing at all.
As for the pregnancy issue, I'm not in the habit of forgetting to take my pill, but if it happened and I got pregnant, it wouldn't be the end of the world. I'd have the baby, but I'd be 22, more than capable of looking after a baby, and I think my boyfriend would be mature enough to support me. I could finish my degree easily enough. Obviously it wouldn't be ideal and I don't want to get pregnant for at least five years, but all it would really stop me doing is living a hedonistic, carefree, twenty-something lifestyle. Not something I really want to miss out on, but worse things happen at sea!
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