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Are the chances that I have an STD high?
I'm 17/f
I lost my virginity at 14 with my boyfriend who I really liked. From then on when I had sex, it slowly turned from it being with someone I really liked/the one that I loved, to emotionless hook ups at parties an stuff. It really escalated last summer when I started partying a lot. Now I've had sex with I think 14 (fourteen)) guys and one girl (if that counts?) and I know a few have slept around. Especially since one guy was 23 and another was 32.. Yeah I know, don't judge. I know it was wrong and I made mistakes but at the time I was really depressed and going through a lot. I guess I coped by having sex. And while I've had sex with 14 guys, which is a lot to begin with, I had sex with like 11 or 12 of them numerous times. Including the 32 year old.
How high are my chances of having an STD or HIV or something? I've been thinking about it a lot lately.
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There is a simple answer to your question. Get tested and find out for sure. You are right to be concerned especially if you participated in unprotected and unsafe sex acts. Rather than guess and worry get tested and know for sure.
Then there is the issue of how many partners you have had in 3 years. Yes you used sex as a coping mechinism. Some people turn to drugs an alcohol. Of the three I guess sex is the better, I'm not sure since I'm not a doctor.
What I am sure of is that if you need to find a coping mechinism there is something bothering you that requires professional help in overcoming. Even using sex as a coping mechinism can be as bad as turning to dope or alcohol as sex can entirely envelope you. Your need for sex can become overwelming and if that happens you are at a greater risk for disease and physical harm.
If I were to guess I would say some type of depression is the root cause of the problem so you should start there. See your doctor and asked to be screened for depression. Your old enough you don't need parental permission to see a doctor. Federal Law grants this to you since you are over age 14.
Your doctor may want another doctor who is better trained to screen for depression to see and treat you. Follow your doctors instructions.
One last thing. It is not uncommon for teenager to suffer for what is now called teenage depression. We once called it a phase children would grow out of and most did. Now we know better and their is medication we can give to our children to help them feel beter. With medication and talk therapy you won't need to use sex as a crutch to feel something.
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I am not judging but you may want to read up about sex/std
Having a healthy baby has NOTHING to do with a person that has an std.
A mother could have aids and give birth to a healthy baby. (example)
While I think if you are worried about contracting an STD you could get tested to be safe. Also, for your own well being maybe get some therapy. 14 guys at 17 is not normal dear.
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