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A member asked:
Is it ok to have sex the night before an sti testing ?
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Not recommended: If by "sex" you mean unprotected heterosexual intercourse with ejaculation, I would recommend that you abstain; this is especially true if your STI testing will include a pelvic examination (as opposed to simply blood or urine STI testing). Take care
Answered 5/23/2015
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Things to consider: Having sex the night before would not likely alter the presence of pre-existing STI materials. However, if you are infected you could pass the STI. The testing may not be able to pick up on a new STI ( from the encounter) that has not had time to become established.
Answered 9/9/2017
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