You are completely fine. What you have is irrational anxiety and by reading the Internet posts it is making it worse. Stay away from the Internet and stop researching. You are fine and enjoy life!
Thank you Vance - I really appreciate it.
That totally calmed me down. :)
The internet is a bad place to be if you have health anxiety. Overall I see nothing to be concerned with.
Thank you for your response.. I think the thing that has me so worried is the statistics out there and just not knowing.
I have an appointment for a PAP in November but I think that I should pop in for an STD test just to be sure this week so I stop driving myself completely crazy.
My partner and I have talked about this - I know he was tested in 2009 for everything, and we have always used condoms... he also does not seem worried when I express my fear for my PAP.
He has offered to go in for a check up as well to give us both piece of mind, which I really appreciate.
I totally know the stakes are high in this world.. that's why I've thought I've been vigilant in protecting myself, but all this information on the internet that's available can really make your head spin.
It seems as if you are not a likely candidate as you state no symptoms of Herpes of any other STD. I am wondering, what has you worried?
However, it sounds like you need absolute assurance so I would go to your GYNO, get examined, express your concerns, and ask to be tested for STDs, including herpes. That will give you the peace of mind you are looking for.
Additionally, it would be wise to ask your current partner to be tested as well unless you are his first. Most people who contract an STD kick themselves because they never asked their partner to be tested before engaging in sex. A condom is a very good practice and limits your exposure, but not full 100% full proof.
When it comes to sex these days, the stakes are too high not to protect yourself and your partner.