Can you get any STD from a mutual monogamous relationship

[Lafortienza]

Hi,

I'd just like to ask if is there still a need to use a condom to prevent pregnancy and STDs, if you and your partner are in a trustworthy monogamous relationship and you both are tested clean of any STDs, and you practice sex wherein right before ejaculation the man pulls out during vaginal intercourse correctly?

Thanks.

[2terrified]

That could work, but when it comes to pregnancy, stranger things have happened.  Best to double your protection by using condoms or having her get birth control.

[Lafortienza]

I see. What do you guys think if I used spermicide alongside the pulling out method, will that decrease my chances of getting her pregnant vs. the birth control pill? Will that be good enough to kill all the pre-cum sperm that somehow come out during sex?

[gracefromHHP]

just pulling out isn't the best form of birth control.

if you don't want to use condoms, why not consider a different birth control? other options out there both hormonal and non-hormonal.    http://www.plannedparenthood.org/health-topics/birth-control/withdrawal-pull-out-method-4218.htm

[2terrified]

I agree with Sunnyone22.  If you decide to trust in this person and not use condoms, then I suggest you both agree to get tested 2 times a year or at least once to make sure.  Because, yes, as much as you want to trust people, they make mistakes and those mistakes can have negative consequences.

[sunnyone22]

If you have both been tested for everything, (don't forget they don't test for herpes) unless you ask, and you are both only sleeping with each other, then you would not be at any risk for an STD, except for HPV because there is no test in men.  However you could have HPV already and not know because it's so common and they don't test unless you have an abnormal pap.  HPV isn't too much to worry about though, if you have both not been sleeping with a lot of people in your life you prob dont have it.  Even so, if this is someone you are going to be with for a while, after having tests and trusting someone it might be okay to not use a condom.  Personally I don't trust anyone and have horror stories about people cheating, so I'd always use a condom.  Pulling out is not 100 percent effective, so you might want to go on the pill if you're worried about getting pregnant and not using a condom.