Happy holidays! Before y'all kick off the holiday or start the new year let's talk about something... When you start to date somebody, we usually ask what are their hobbies, careers, goals, likes/dislikes, and what they want in a relationship, right? (I hope so)... And if you really like them, you'll meet their family, go on a date or few, get invited to an event or to their house... By this time, I'm pretty sure the majority are thinking sex. Where am I going with this...
Well, it's very natural to get aroused by someone you like or are attracted to, we are all human. Now, out of all of the things I named above for a preliminary checklist for a potential special friend, none of it will stick with you for a lifetime... Heck, none of them will get you sick... But sexually transmitted diseases/infections (STDs/STIs) will.
Being a responsible adult who cares about their well-being will take all precautions to avoid getting sick... Most of us where coats and scarves when it's cold... Get the flu shot every year. Wash our hands properly. Clean our food appropriately. All things to avoid getting sick. So, I propose an idea for you daters out there. Go on a STD date or ask for recent STD testing papers before getting intimate with this person, yes, kissing too. You do not want to do something that can last a minute to stick with you for the rest of your life. If you're even thinking about having sex with this person a conversation should go a little something like this... "If we are getting serious, we should get tested to know what each other statuses are." "Before we take this to the next level, you want to meet somewhere to get tested." "Do you have any recent paperwork stating your STD status?" Listen, I know it is out of the norm but it's real out here. I see it everyday at work, someone coming in for testing after sex.
That's butt backwards. Be responsible. Have the conversation and if the other person is not open to it, even after your explanation, that should be a deal breaker. Either, it's a reason they don't want to, they don't respect your reasoning, or they are too immature to wrap their minds around the concept.
Listen, people are out their purposely infecting people, never been tested before in their life, or don't know what or how you get STDs/STIs... Change up how you date... Set that bar high... It can be one of the best decision you can make for the rest of your precious life... Be SAFE, get TESTED, know your/your partner STATUS, and WEAR A CONDOM NO MATTER WHAT... You can get something in an instant that will effect the rest of your life... Think about that!!!
P.S. Ask your doctor or clinic for complete STD testing that includes gonorrhea, chlamydia, syphilis, herpes, hepatitis panel, and HIV.
Happy holidays and I wish you all the best in your new year...
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