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reverendjay · 05-12-2003, 07:48 PM

zfleebin I was hoping nobody was going to mention the way they perform the tests... Worst feckin surprise of my young life...

Anyhoo, here's a tip from me, the original Skank Magnet. After my very first 'real' girlfriend and I had unprotected sex for the first time (we were both 18) she disclosed to me that I was #25 on her 'list'. I did the exact same thing you're doing now, planned parenthood and all. I made a vow that I was going to be tested before and after every new partner no matter what, and then I got the test.... Ow.

Here's a neat tip though. The Red Cross will not only discard contaminated blood donations, but they also mark the Donor's record with what they found. The next time you come in to donate, they pull you to the side and explain why they'd rather you didn't roll up your sleeve.

It is Very Important to note that the HIV test will not report positive until there are enough T-Cells to register. It can take anywhere from 6 months to 4 years after the initial infection for you to test HIV positive. Regular Blood Tests are a must if you're sexually active. The minimum recommended schedule is every 6-8 months.

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reverendjay Insane Location: Baltimore	zfleebin I was hoping nobody was going to mention the way they perform the tests... Worst feckin surprise of my young life... Anyhoo, here's a tip from me, the original Skank Magnet. After my very first 'real' girlfriend and I had unprotected sex for the first time (we were both 18) she disclosed to me that I was #25 on her 'list'. I did the exact same thing you're doing now, planned parenthood and all. I made a vow that I was going to be tested before and after every new partner no matter what, and then I got the test.... Ow. Here's a neat tip though. The Red Cross will not only discard contaminated blood donations, but they also mark the Donor's record with what they found. The next time you come in to donate, they pull you to the side and explain why they'd rather you didn't roll up your sleeve. It is Very Important to note that the HIV test will not report positive until there are enough T-Cells to register. It can take anywhere from 6 months to 4 years after the initial infection for you to test HIV positive. Regular Blood Tests are a must if you're sexually active. The minimum recommended schedule is every 6-8 months. __________________ I'm married now, so the only thing in my house that pulls out now is the couch.