I agree. I just got my result recently and it definitely is a piece of mine thing. Always a relief when it come back negative. They say some presence in 3 months but can defintely tell in 6 months. Anonymous and/or confidental testing. If they ask for information, just give fake name and demographic info.
Some sites:
A) Walter Whitman (DC) - multiple locations. $25 donation - OraSure (results in 20 mins - blood or gum swab). 202-745-6129
http://www.wwc.org/hiv_aids_services/counseling_and_testing.html
B) Montgomery County Health Dept (MD) - Dennis Ave. $10 donation. Must make appointment. Blood test. HIV/AIDS Services 240-777-1869. Results in 2 wks.
C) Washington Blade listing of sites
http://www.washblade.com/2005/4-15/calendars/hivcal.cfm
Just curious. How often, if at all, do you get tested? There are plenty of places in the metro area that offer free or low cost, anonymous and/or confidental testing.
Personally, once a year.
I get tested every three months without fail. Use requestatest.com. I can go to any of their approved collection centers in the US. Since I travel a lot this is great. I like the "peace of mind" package. A wonderful provider in San Diego told me about me.
I read somewhere that as provides, we should get tested every 90 days and so I do. My doctor dosn't completely understand my reasoning, however I always get have it done.
diseases can take up to six months to show their true colors. That's the route I go to ensure that nothing ever goes undetected. Of course practicing safe sex is the best way to hopefully not contract anything!
good question - me, along with annual physical. curious though. in close-in dc, can any fellow hobbyist kindly suggest a few specific free/cashncarry/walkin/or anon clinics? i for one, would like to test more frequently/less $$s.
STD's are no joke and being a pre-law major/minor in health I learn alot about this. Without fail every 3 to 4 months....and especially when partaking in this incredible hobby!!!! hope you all do the same 
Here are some places to get tested....
Whitman-Walker Clinic
(202) 833-3234
Prince Georges Co HIV Aids Program
(301) 985-5400
Prince George's County Government: HIV Aids
(301) 817-3130
Fairfax County Government: Joseph Willard Health Center
(703) 246-7100
Mercy Medical Center
(410) 332-9000
Chase Brexton Health Services
(410) 837-2050
Department of Health and Human Services
(202) 619-0257
Pact
(202) 466-5666
Aids Agency for HIV-Aids
(202) 727-2500
Carl Vogel Foundation
(202) 638-0750 1012 14th St NW
Washington, DC 20005
Everyone have fun and be safe!
Lex, I suggest you quit while you're ahead. It only goes DOWN with age, much like the smaller head...