I get tested about every 6-8 weeks.  I just figure if something ever did happen, I'd have fewer phone calls to make and it would be easier to figure out where/when it happened.  I hear a lot of providers get tested quarterly.  

I'd like to know how often, if at all, you fellas get checked.  I have a personal friend who is a very heavy hobbyist and he only goes if there is something noticeable.  

Do you test frequently, or do you only go when your junk is out of sorts?  I know a lot of civilian guys only get tested when they have a new partner.  That doesn't exactly work in the hobby though lol

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I used to go once a year to a place in Haverhill that accepted a cash donation without insurance. (I can't remember the name, but anybody interested can find such places.) They said I really didn't have to go that often if there were no symptoms, though I did not disclose my reasons for going in the first place, so they likely would have advised otherwise had they known. I've gotten blood tests a bunch of times (nothing to do with the business) and they included an HIV test and had no problems. I don't go out on appointments nearly as often these days so the need doesn't seem as great.

as long as intercourse is protected with a condom, how much risk is there from unprotected oral sex?

while the probability of contracting anything other than oral gonnorhea or something like that is statistically low, there are ways to further lower it, such as not brushing your teeth for at least 1 hour before putting a coochie or penis in your mouth.  brushing your teeth theoretically can scratch your gums and make them bleed, leaving an opening for viruses and bacteria.  that's one reason you will always see altoids, gum, tictacs, and mouthwash in plain sight in my room.  fresh breath with a lower chance for problems.

i've done a ton of reading about this and i used to be a nurse so i feel i'm pretty aware and 'in the know'.  

the risk of the receiver is definitely lower than the risk of the giver.  there is a ton of info out there.  google it. make sure you're using reputable sources of info like the mayo clinic and such.  there are a lot of tips.

really though, there just haven't been enough studies done to give true stats on hiv contraction via oral.  i've read multiple conflicting studies.  

also, regarding HPV, condom or no condom, that is highly contagious.  it just takes skin to skin contact, not necessarily genital to genital, or mouth to genital.  it can be thighs, butt cheeks, whatever.  molluscum contagiosum, scabies and MRSA have the same degree of high risk.  MRSA and MC can be treated.  HPV, you're kinda stuck with that like herpes.  scabies is treatable but hard to gid rid of and a real pain when it comes to treatment. MRSA and scabies can be transmitted by using a damp bath towel or cloth from a previous person.  

scary huh?

 

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But as previously stated, I am low volume and only meet nice ladies.

Also the best place to go is the MGH clinic. Link below.

No insurance needed, it's a free clinic.  

but it a good idea to leave a donation

use to be every 4 weeks but 5 is cool. I have a BF so its for myself him and my clients safety I concern myself with. Never a problem...so far. Knock on wood!!!!

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I always carry a small bottle of mouth wash with me for after play clean up-  
I use it in advance of playtime as well- figure its good for me and my lady friends seem to  
appreciate it as well