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Is it inappropriate to ask your partner to get an std test before sex?

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Depends: Ideally that is exactly what should be happening in certain situations. If you are not absolutely sure of your partner's sexual habits (and who can be?...) then it would make sense to ask for such testing if time and conditions allow. Better even: do use protection if you are in doubt.

Dr Wilson agreed

Answered 5/7/2016

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