That everyone should avoid having sex with an infected partner sounds obvious, but it is not always. People who are infected with STDs may or may not know it. It’s highly unlikely that someone who has never had sex (oral, genital, or anal) will be infected with a sexually transmitted infection (except, rarely, by being infected through a blood transfusion or health care accident, or by his or her mother at birth.
But anyone who has had sexual relations may possibly have a sexually transmitted infection, even if he or she is completely symptom free.
If your partner has used condoms or other barrier methods during every sexual contact with other partners, it is less likely that he or she has acquired an infection, but this also is not guaranteed. Certain infections, such as herpes or genital warts, may spread even with condom use. Being tested for all of the sexually transmitted infections before becoming sexually active is the only way to know for sure. If you are not certain that your partner is not having sexual contact with other partners, then it is wise to continue to practice safer sex to protect yourself.
If your partner has any symptoms, or if you notice anything about your partner’s body that worries you, such as rashes or sores or discharge, it’s best to delay having sex until the symptoms have been evaluated by a health care provider. Inspecting your partner’s genitals before you become intimate can help you detect potential problems, including things that your partner hasn’t noticed or realized could be a problem. This examination doesn’t have to be done in a scientific way. During fore-play, if there is adequate lighting available, you can usually briefly examine your partner without being obvious about it.
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