I would encourage you to visit your gynecologist, as many STDs and STIs are "asymptomatic" (do not have symptoms).
In addition to the skin-to-skin contact, there is also pre-ejaculatory fluid that men have when their penis becomes erect, whether or not they ejaculate. STDs, including HPV, herpes, HIV, chlamydia, gonorrhea and others, can be spread in this way.
There is not a test that can generically test for "all STIs", but your health care provider can examine your for any physical indicators of an STI, as well as talk with you about your risk factors. It may be embarrassing to go, but your doctor has great experience in this field and should be comforting and helpful.
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I would encourage you to visit your gynecologist, as many STDs and STIs are "asymptomatic" (do not have symptoms).
In addition to the skin-to-skin contact, there is also pre-ejaculatory fluid that men have when their penis becomes erect, whether or not they ejaculate. STDs, including HPV, herpes, HIV, chlamydia, gonorrhea and others, can be spread in this way.
There is not a test that can generically test for "all STIs", but your health care provider can examine your for any physical indicators of an STI, as well as talk with you about your risk factors. It may be embarrassing to go, but your doctor has great experience in this field and should be comforting and helpful.
Here is a similiar question:
http://www.goaskalice.columbia.edu/2523.html
Planned Parenthood is another great resource for STI information, testing and treatment (if needed):
September 7, 2008 - 7:19amhttp://www.plannedparenthood.org/health-topics/stds-hiv-safer-sex-101.htm
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