Hopefully, your partner respects you enough to be honest about their sexual past. Likewise, it's also your responsibility to be honest about your sexual history and tell your partner any information about prior STDs or related issues you have experienced
Don't be afraid to ask (and answer) questions such as:
- How many people have you had sex with?
- Have you ever had an STD? If so, what was it and how was it cured?
- If you have an STD that is incurable, what steps do I need to take to protect myself?
- Have you ever had unprotected sex?
Hopefully your partner is willing to answer these questions truthfully. If your partner answers these questions in any way that concerns you, you might want to reconsider having sex or ask them if you can both go for STD tests together. If your partner agrees but you both don't want to wait for the results, use a condom until you receive the results from your tests.
Safe Sex Tip - Using Protection and Safe Sex Supplies
By using protection, you can still have sex while feeling assured you are doing your best to protect yourself and your partner. While nothing is 100%, barriers, such as condoms, provide you the best possible protection from acquiring an STD during intercourse.
