My name is Johnathan Blies and i’m 18, I haven’t been a virgin since I was 14.

I stopped using condoms when I was 15, I mean whats the use? You can’t feel anything. Yeah, I know you are probably thinking he is stupid he can catch an STD. Well, my motto is if you she looks healthy then she must be healthy. That is until I contracted Chlamydia and syphilis from this girl I was having casual sex with. I mean I have had over 20 female partners. I thought I was untouchable, Here is my story.

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It was summer break me an my friends would all hang out at the beach or go over to James’s house. Now that I think about it we were some sex crazed teenagers. One night we over James’s house, his parents were out of town. I had met this girl her name was Andrea. James decided to have a small party, I asked her to bring some friends for my friends, she agreed. Andrea arrived with only one friend and it was 6 of us, she explained that her other friends were away for the summer. We had beer and we were really getting to know one another, but I really wasn’t that interested in getting to know her personally. We started kissing and one thing led to another, she asked if I had a condom and I told her that I did not use condoms, so we continued to have sex. Later that evening I slept with Andrea’s friend. I use to think having unprotected sex was the best. Andrea and I kept in contact for a couple of weeks, but there was nothing more I wanted from here. I started to notice this cloudy discharge coming from my penis, and it smelled funny too. I didn’t know what it was. I figured it would go away on its own, then it started to burn every time I went to the bathroom. I had to know what was wrong,but I did not want my parents or friends to find out. I started searching the internet for symptoms of STD’s. Summer was coming to a close and I needed to find somewhere I could go get tested. I remember my brother talking about this place he went to call Any Lab Test Now. I located the place on the internet and made the call. The lady at Any Lab Test Now said everything would be confidential and results will usually be ready in 24-48 hours. When I arrived I bought the STD Comprehensive panel it tested for everything(HIV, Gonorrhea, Chlamydia, Herpes simplex 1 and 2, Syphilis, and Hepatitis B and C) I figured that was enough for me I paid $229 for the tests. She simply just drew some blood and collected some urine and sent me on my way.

The next couple of days I was nervous I had been thinking about all the girls that I had slept with over the summer and if any of them had the same problems that I had been experiencing. I was enrolling into a community college when I received a phone call from Any Lab Test Now, she told me my results were ready to pick up. When I arrived I read the results and I was positive for Chlamydia and Syphilis. I was shocked because I thought I was untouchable. I now realized that I am not untouchable, I can contract STD’s just like anyone else. Now I use condoms with every female no questions asked.

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Herpes on Mouth

Don’t freak out.  There are reasons other than herpes to have a bump on your penis.  If you have never had sex (vaginal, anal or oral) before you can pretty much rule out all STDs.  If you are male and under 18yrs old then there is a chance that bumps on your penis may simply be hair follicles.  Another possibility may be an irritated pore. 

Below is a picture of a fever blister on someone’s lip.  Herpes on the genitals will look very similar.  Herpes’ blisters may only look like a sore.  It usually takes 2 to 4 weeks after contraction to get symptoms.  Some people get flu-like symptoms prior to their first outbreak, and the first outbreak is usually the worst. 

Herpes simplex I (HSV I) occurs only on the mouth.  Some individuals may contract the virus and never have a fever blister.  This may also be true for herpes simplex II (HSV II).  If you are one of the people that does get symptoms you may find relief knowing that many people only get one outbreak and never have symptoms again.  Those that do have repeated outbreaks show a decreased frequency and intensity over time. 

What is a herpes test?  Well, there are several to choose from.  By far the most common is a blood test.  If you live in the Plano, McKinney or Dallas area you can visit Any Lab Test Now®, pay $49 for a herpes I & II blood test and get the results usually the next day.  They also offer a comprehensive STD blood test for $229 that includes gonorrhea, chlamydia,  HIV, herpes I & II, hepatitis AB+C, and syphilis. 

As mentioned earlier, infection of herpes can cause repeated outbreaks.  There are once a day medications that can prevent possible outbreaks.  It was believed that herpes is only contagious when an outbreak is present.  Therefore, prevent an outbreak and you can prevent spread of the virus.  However, scientific studies have shown otherwise. 

Herpes infection is very common.  The data released by the CDC indicates that the rate of herpes infection in Dallas, TX is 3 out of every 4 sexually active people.  You are part of the sexually active group if you have had sex within the past year.  It was also noticed that herpes infection of older people is on the rise.  This can be attributed to sexual performance medication being covered by Medicare.    

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Many people who get genital HPV, it will clear on it’s own with no treatment and with no symptoms. Most of the time, no health problems occur. The longer the virus is in the body, the higher the risk of experiencing health problems, including cervical, anal or throat cancer. The HPV virus lives in mucous membranes in the vagina, anus and throat.

Much of the information about HPV centers on women, since having the virus increases the risk of getting cervical cancer. HPV in men can cause health problems, too. Men have an increased risk of getting genital cancers, although these cancers are not common. HPV can also cause genital warts in men, just as in women.

Changing sexual practices have led to a dramatic rise in throat cancer in the United States. Increasing rates of HPV infections, spread through oral sex, is largely driving the rapid rise in oropharyngeal cancers, which include tumors of the throat, tonsils, and base of the tongue.

The appearance of warts is one way HPV infection is diagnosed. A doctor simply does a visual inspection. In women, an HPV test can be done by a doctor with a swab of cells from the cervix, just like a Pap Smear Test. There is no routine test for men to check for high-risk HPV strains that can cause cancer. However, some doctors are recommending anal Pap tests for gay and bisexual men.

There is no treatment for HPV infections when no symptoms are present. Instead, doctors treat the health problems that are caused by Human Papillomavirus.

Abstinence is the only sure way to prevent HPV transmission. The risk of transmission is lowered when a person has sex with only one person who is not infected and who is also monogamous. Condoms can provide some protection against HPV transmission. Unfortunately, they aren’t 100% effective, since HPV is transmitted primarily by skin to skin contact. The virus can still infect the skin uncovered by the condom. If a partner has HPV, it does not necessarily mean they have had sex with someone else recently. The virus can lay dormant in the body for years without causing noticeable symptoms.

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Anonymous STD Testing Dallas

Dallas is part of a politically red state and many are conservative.  It goes against their grain to be on any government list.  The law says lab testing companies must report all positive HIV and STD tests; however, Texas law does not require a name to be given.  This is how anonymous HIV & STD testing in Dallas is possible.

There are additional laws in place when it comes to anonymous HIV tests.  In addition to requiring each HIV positive incident to be reported, they also ask for mandatory face-to-face presentation of HIV test results.  Not everyone realizes this and they freak out when they are told they must come in to get their results. 

Have you ever wondered “what is the difference between confidential STD testing and anonymous STD testing?”  First off, you medical records are required to be confidential.  If a company advertises confidential STD testing they are stating the obvious.  Anonymous HIV & STD testing is very different.  I have never heard of a Doctor’s office performing anonymous testing considering they work so close with the insurance companies who need your personal information.  In fact, it is not possible to get an anonymous STD test using your insurance so expect to pay cash.

How much should you pay for an STD test?  I suggest you pick the closest Any Lab Test Now® to you.  They are located throughout the DFW metroplex.  I have placed links to their pricing and locations in the top right corner of this blog.  Depending on which STD you want to test for it will cost you between $49 and $89.  A full comprehensive STD panel runs $229.  The results will be back in 1-2 business days.

I was told on my last round of yearly tests that the name “Mickey Mouse” or simply “Anonymous” has been often given when ordering tests.  They claim they can get you in-and-out within 15 minutes from the moment you walk in the door and I have yet to prove them otherwise.  They are a niche lab that specializes in customer service, lower prices, and speed of results.  I am told give lower prices by not dealing with insurance companies.  Their thyroid test is only $79 verses $279 at Quest.  There are no hidden fees or charges such as an “office visit” fee. 

There can be many legitimate reasons you would want anonymous HIV & STD testing in Dallas.  Getting tested for sexually transmitted diseases may seem very embarrassing but it doesn’t have to.  Truly anonymous HIV testing is available and if you are concerned you can get tested today and find out tomorrow.

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