Can you hook a gal up? I'm looking for recommendations for a good latex-free, powder-free disposable exam glove for safe and very tactile sex. [more inside]
posted by nakedcodemonkey on Aug 13, 2009 - 13 answers

The last time I was single and dating, Ronald Reagan was president. Have recommended (and practical) safe sex practices changed in the last 25 years? [more inside]
posted by anonymous on Jul 21, 2009 - 33 answers

I have some questions about Chlamydia and its extended effects... is anyone a doctor or nurse or medical professional [or just plain knows] who can give me some general information? [more inside]
posted by anonymous on May 23, 2009 - 17 answers

Herpes. I have just found out today that a very good friend of mine just found out that he has HSV-2 (genital herpes). He has never exhibited any symptoms, apparently he is what's called an asymptomatic carrier. He found out about a month ago because his new girlfriend had an outbreak (apparently she is not an asymptomatic carrier). He did some digging and figured out he probably contracted it sometime in 2006. Unfortunately, said friend and I slept together on a drunken night (when both of us were single) in spring 2007. We did not use a condom [more inside]
posted by Waterbear on Dec 8, 2008 - 13 answers

Proabably NSFW: What are the most tactful/smooth ways to ask if a new casual sex partner has an STD? [more inside]
posted by anonymous on Jul 21, 2008 - 20 answers

Ex files: how much sexual history should you disclose? [more inside]
posted by anonymous on Dec 18, 2007 - 24 answers

Calling all legal experts. Is it a potential lawsuit when a bisexual male does not disclose the fact he's active bisexual while he's actively involved with a heterosexual female?
posted by GoodJob! on Nov 11, 2007 - 77 answers

Post coital broken penis capillaries? Oh joy! [more inside]
posted by anonymous on Oct 8, 2007 - 8 answers

Are condoms plus sexual history adequate protection for a new partner? Or should we both be tested before intercourse, regardless of condom use? If so... how? [more inside]
posted by showbiz_liz on Jul 4, 2007 - 21 answers

My basic question is how to do the “let’s get tested for STDs” talk/request without turning off the other person. General responses are great, and if you have the patience to read about my experience inside, specific advice and suggestions would be really nice. [more inside]
posted by anonymous on Apr 22, 2007 - 43 answers

Where should I go for STD testing? [more inside]
posted by anonymous on Nov 13, 2006 - 8 answers

So I think I went out and got myself a case of gonorrhea. (Just what I always wanted!) What are my treatment options for getting this taken care of ASAP? I understand that it can generally be handled with a course of antibiotics... but how can I best go about getting them? I don't have a regular doctor right now -- I've just made an appointment with a new doctor for the end of the month, but I'd prefer to get on top of this before then (since leaving it unattended for more than two weeks seems like a bad idea). I'm a gay guy in NYC, so advice specific to that milieu would be superb, but in the name of creating a valuable reference thread I'd be interested to see information aimed at less specific contexts as well. [more inside]
posted by anonymous on Jul 14, 2006 - 15 answers

How long does it take for STD symptoms to appear? [more inside]
posted by anonymous on Jan 4, 2006 - 9 answers

Minor consent law (age?) for STD treatment in Oregon? [more inside]
posted by tristeza on Aug 9, 2004 - 8 answers

Are dental dams commonly used in the dating scene?
posted by spork on Mar 31, 2004 - 8 answers