Is it needed to check regularly while having a stable relationship?
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Well it depends. If you and your partner are in a true stable monogamous relationship then you test in the beginning and at least 3 to 6 months after beginning your relationship. If not or you dont know what he is doing i recommed testing more often depending on the level of risk from every 3 months to every 6
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If you are in a monogamous relationship and you trust your partner, I don't think there is a need to have a test regularly. I would suggest it for healthy reasons (a regular checkout is always good for your health), but if there is confidence, I do not need a test.
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I strongly agree with sexylove1500; as long as you are sexually active you should still follow guidelines for recommended screenings based on your risk level. If you are only having sex with a single partner, they should be less frequent, but you should not cut them out entirely.
I know nothing of your particular situation and certainly wish your relationship only the best; however, when used a reason to not get screenings, "monogamous relationship" has been found to almost be a risk factor in some populations–as you can only ensure one-half of the relationship is monogamous.
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Doveryáy, no proveryáy.
For this situation, you might translate that as "trust, but test" rather than "trust, but verify".
It would be devastating to find out that your partner has been cheating and that you are both HIV positive or have gonorrhea or another sexually transmitted disease. Many relationships that are monogamous don't stay that way forever. Many times it happens without both partners being aware that the relationship is no longer monogamous.
