If partner came back negative for all STDs do I still need to get tested

[sillysassafrass]

This is a weird question. I was with my last boyfriend for over two years. A year and half ago I was tested for all STDS (HIV, chlamydia, syphallus, etc.). I recently found out my boyfriend is a sex addict, and had sex with at least 10 people outside the relationship. He said he used condomns every time. My ex just got a complete STD checkup and all came back negative. (He is going to give me a copy of the printout). My question is whether or not I still need to go, or if I should wait for any symptoms. I am not sure how I could have gotten an STD from him if he is negative, but want conformation. I also recently went back to grad school, so dont have insurance to pay for the tests, and in the state I am living in, the tests costs money even at Planned Parenthood. So, if you have any idea, let me know.

[gracefromHHP]

you probably can't get free herpes testing at the health department though. Look online for your state health department website to see where the nearest clinic that offers std testing is near you. Ask them specifically what you are getting tested for while you are there. If they don't mention herpes testing, ask if they offer it. If they say they do not, ask if they have suggestions for low cost type specific herpes igg blood testing.  

grace

[Vance2335]

State Health Depts do testing for free.

You can probably take confort in those results but sometimes specific STD's can clear on there own or it is possible that he might have taken a medication and cured something. So again you can probably take comfort in those results but to be 100% you would have to test.