contracted an STI.
That’s not necessarily true.
Some infections can take days, weeks, or longer before symptoms appear. Others may remain asymptomatic.
Possible warning signs include:
Unusual genital discharge
Burning during urination
Genital sores
Blisters
Itching
Pelvic pain
Testicular pain
Pain during sex
Unusual vaginal bleeding
A new rash
These symptoms don’t automatically mean an STI is present.
Many other conditions can cause similar problems.
Testing is the only reliable way to determine what’s happening.
6. Emotional Consequences Can Be Just as Real
Not every consequence of sexual intimacy is medical.
Sex can involve strong emotions.
One person may become attached while the other views the relationship as casual.
Someone may feel regret afterward.
Another person may feel anxious because expectations were never discussed.
None of these reactions make someone weak or immoral.
People simply experience intimacy differently.
Communication before and after sex can prevent many misunderstandings.
Talking about expectations,
