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Bf has secretly ordered HIV test kit

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boredofthisnow16 · 04/02/2017 15:30

Please help me, I apologise for any typos as this is going to be rushed.

I am visiting my bf of two months and be is currently at work,I'm at his house and went to go on my emails (he doesn't mind this leaves his laptop on for me to use). His hotmail account was still logged in and rightly or wrongly, I snooped.

Just over a week ago he ordered an at home hiv test that you do and send off. Wtf.. I don't know what to think? I can't exactly confront as he will know I snooped. He is putting my health at risk though if he truly thinks he might have it.. He is due home in 30 mins I need to think and act fast

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Reality16 · 04/02/2017 19:12

I've dropped hintd about him not being honest seriously OP, ridiculous hint dropping. Assuming you are an adult can you not see how it would be easier to say what you mean. Dropping hints about him not being honest makes you sound like you are a teenager. Deal with this adult issue like and adult. TALK.

magoria · 04/02/2017 19:19

There seems to be so much wrong with this in only 8 weeks.

You are doing pregnancy tests.

You are having unprotected sex without any knowledge of each others history.

You are happy to snoop on someone's email.

You are dropping hints he is not being honest.

This is a car crash.

Kittencatkins123 · 04/02/2017 19:23

Why don't you just bring it up - you don't have to say you've been snooping, just say it's been playing on your mind and you think you should both get tested.

If it's a home test it may be a complete sti check up i.e. not just for HIV but chlamydia, gonorrhoea etc. Where I live you can order them online, self test and send off samples for quick results. It's a really good system as lots of people hate going to clinics due to long waits (and probably the stigma).

Try not to panic or catastrophise - just both of you get checked out asap.

People have unprotected sex - hence sti rates and the need for sti tests! Not sure why everyone 'can't believe it' - it happens when you're seeing someone, maybe start to trust them and assume it will be okay. Not saying it's good, but I do think a lot of people do it.

Basically don't feel bad, don't panic but do get tested asap (and remember this in the future!)

frauleinsallybowles · 04/02/2017 19:25

why are you having unprotected sex when you only together 2 months

Ilovecaindingle · 04/02/2017 19:28

Leave your phone open on mn and your thread and pop to the loo!! He can read it all!!

Graphista · 04/02/2017 19:28

I've nursed people with hepatitis and AIDS and frankly I think we've gone too far the other way in our approach to these fatal illnesses (and they ARE still eventually fatal even though if your body tolerates the treatment - which not everyone does they're strong drugs - you COULD live to a similar age that you would have without them it is highly likely that's what will kill you and they are both horrendous illnesses).

I've NEVER had unprotected sex in a relationship without first establishing both have a clean bill of health and that includes my ex husband who was a bit of an arse about it!

Sti's are on the rise because of complacency. Also they are often asymptomatic in men, sometimes asymptomatic in women but less so (we really draw the short straw in reproductive and urinary health!) plus cliche cos it's true - men are shit at going to dr especially if it's something affecting their manhood!

The 'snooping' in comparison to his actions is minor. Ask him why he's ordered the test, point out its not advised to test this way because it's

A - a huge deal whatever the result and people need support in coping with the result, even if it's negative.

B - home testing especially of blood is notoriously inaccurate.

C - personally I think sending potential bio hazard through the Royal Mail or whatever is fucking irresponsible!

D - he could get a positive result and do nothing about it, not get support, treatment, put new partners at risk.

E - as pp have said this is only ONE condition being tested for, a full screening at a sexual health clinic is far more comprehensive and accurate. Especially as there are new antibiotic resistant strains of the 'less serious' sti's coming through AND the consequences of sti's even if you're lucky enough to not get a fatal one include infertility, cancer, heart disease, brain or nerve disease etc

Frankly it doesn't sound to me like either of you are mature or sensible enough to be in a sexual relationship. My 15 yr old dd has more of a clue!

Ask him properly and get tested at a clinic asap and start using condoms! And talk to potential partners about their sexual/health history (remember things like iv drug use, blood transfusions in some countries etc are also risky).

lottieandmia · 04/02/2017 19:29

When you take a HIV test it will only tell you what your status was 6 months ago.

I think people are being very mean to the OP.

HarrietSchulenberg · 04/02/2017 19:45

I think he's being very sensible. When I was pg with ds1, 16 years ago, I was offered a free HIV test. I had no reason to believe I might have had it but I took the test to be sure, having had lots of sexual partners but always using condoms (grew up with the AIDS tombstones adverts so I always had safe sex).
Test was clear and my mind was put at rest.
The best thing would be to ask him about it, and use condoms until you know that neither of you have STDs.

GinIsIn · 04/02/2017 20:00

Pregnancy tests after 5 weeks
Unprotected sex from the get-go without testing for STDs
Snooping his emails after 8 weeks

There is so much wrong with this relationship and you've only been seeing each other a few months!

Are you by any chance very, very young?

loveyoutothemoon · 04/02/2017 20:30

He's not a mind reader. The sooner you ask him the better.

Purplebluebird · 04/02/2017 20:58

Ask him! I had unprotected (but on the pill) sex with my other half really quickly too, I had been checked but he had not. I'm not sure why I didn't insist on him being checked too tbh, don't think it occured to me that I could insist? I have had tests after too, and never had anything.

It might be fine, but he needs to get to a clinic to get a proper test. As do you.

AnyFucker · 04/02/2017 21:01

Stop dropping hints and just ask him

For fucks sake if you are happy to share bodily fluids unprotected you should be able to open up about this stuff

You both sound as bad as each other

Lies, deceit, snooping, dropping hints instead of talking. This is how bad things happen to people.

grannytomine · 04/02/2017 21:26

The most recent tests are accurate to 95% after 4 weeks. I don't know why people are saying 3 months and 6 months. You might have to pay for the earlier test but it is available.

Checkthisout · 04/02/2017 21:32

Op, I had unprotected sex with my ex on the second meet.

I had only started talking to him the day before Shock

Call me stupid however I took him at face value even though a few weeks later, he admitted he'd slept with others before me (also unprotected) & hadn't been tested since!

I had been tested a couple of weeks before me & 6 weeks after meeting him.

At no point did I actually believe he could have had HIV.

He didn't as I've been tested loads due to pregnancy (his baby), however I can say 100% since falling pregnant (even though it was planned), I will NOT be having sex with anyone without a condom & a test having been done.

Call me stupid, yep I am & I agree! I got into a car with a guy I had never knew existed before, we went somewhere very quiet and secluded, he could have done anything.

Everyone makes mistakes, don't kick yourself too much op

lottieandmia · 04/02/2017 21:43

My gp told me the tests give your status 6 months ago. It takes time after exposure to develop antibodies. I had to be tested because my partner had been using IV drugs without my knowledge.

HotNatured · 05/02/2017 00:35

Your GP has misinformed you Lottie. The general test, the one you would have on the NHS gives your status at min 3 months since exposure and some private GP's offer tests at min 4 weeks since exposure.

CalmItKermitt · 05/02/2017 01:10

Blimey. What a mess.

rosabug · 05/02/2017 04:35

might be that he's serious about you but has been worrying about something he did in his past and finally decided to do something about it. Maybe start off with a conversation along those lines - about things you both might have regretted, he may tell you if you go about it the right way. Don't tell him you have been snooping so early on. Personally, controversially, I think folk get a bit hysterical about unprotected sex,

Aquamarine1029 · 05/02/2017 05:34

Just because you're on the pill means nothing. You have consented to unprotected sex. Honestly, what on earth were you thinking??

Creampastry · 05/02/2017 07:35

Why on earth are you dropping hints about something so serious?! I would have confronted him then walked out for good.

iamavodkadrinker · 05/02/2017 07:56

How do you report a thread?

leighdinglady · 05/02/2017 08:59

out for dinner...ive dropped hints about him not being honest

Come on OP drop the passive aggressive bullshit, grown some balls and tell him you've seen it. You need to have a general discussion about sexual health.

I wouldn't be worried. He's unlikely to be a nasty villain that suspects he has it but keeps sleeping with you. He's likely just having a health check.

I was with you, and angry at all the responses until you started to act the victim and saying STIs didn't even enter your head

RoseOfSharyn · 05/02/2017 09:48

I can't believe no one's mentioned drugs. Is he a previous/current user?

IMO, if you're ordering HIV tests online, rather than just dropping into a GUM Clinic for a full sexual health check, there's something more going on. I would have also thought that if the guy was worried he had an STI, a home chalmydia test would be more likely to have been ordered.

SparklyMagpie · 05/02/2017 09:51

Did you speak to him OP?

boredofthisnow16 · 05/02/2017 10:46

No I didn't. I'm not going to. When I leave today I'm done with him. Going to get tested asap, put this behind me and learn a valuable lesson before I get involved with anyone else.

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