November 24, 2009
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Educate.
Dear Mrs. Figgins:
I’m a 17 year old man.
Embarrassing to admit, I honestly thought I would be one of the few guys not to have sex before getting married. I’m not. I had sex and I think I’m in trouble.
When I pee it hurts so bad because of the swelling and there is some type of discharge.
I think I may have gotten something from sex but I’m afraid to go anywhere to find out. I know you’re not a guy but maybe you can help.
My parents are religious and they believe that abstinence is the only way to go but that isn’t helping at this minute.
Am I in big trouble here? Do you think I have AIDS?
Jason, Vancouver
Dear Jason:
Calm down. You need to see a doctor right away.
I am certainly not a doctor but one of the possibilities is Chlamydia.
If this is the case your doctor may prescribe oral antibiotics and, in an effort to prevent reinfection and further spread of the disease, may also recommend that your sex partner be treated as well.
If you do not get treatment, you run the risk of additional health problems.
YES, you should tell your parents what’s going on right away. They will help you through this and ensure you get the proper treatment.
It’s time to grow up and know that life has consequences.
Your parents are correct.
Mrs. Figgins
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