why wouldn't it be realistic to discuss std's and testing prior to a partner, even if it's just a one night stand sort of thing? it's important information that you and your partner both need to know. You also should be discussing birth control and condom use too. absolutely nothing wrong with asking a partner to go for std testing with you and share results either. it establishes trust from the gitgo.
Thanks Grace, met the the Doctor today and he said its most likely Thrush but of course took swabs, blood and urine samples to be sure. Relieved but will hold off the celebrations till the results come back next week. Not that I sleep around or ever have unprotected sex but its not realistic to quiz someones sexual health or insist on a STI test before sleeping with someone, or is it? Thanks again, Andy
odds are this is a fungal infection but certainly following up on it to get a proper diagnosis is the best course of action.
trust me, having herpes isn't going to be the end of your sex life if you contract it!! it's incredibly common.
grace