Dear treehugger,

There's no way for us to tell if your boyfriend has an infection, and if so, if he got it from you or someone else. Many women and men have sexually transmitted infections but have no symptoms. That's why it's important for people who've had unprotected sex to talk to their clinicians about getting tested for infections, even if they have no symptoms.

Casting blame does not help. What would help is for both of you to get tested if either of you thinks you have symptoms. Chlamydia and gonorrhea are easily treated, but left untreated, can lead to infertility and other conditions in women and men.

Call 1-800-230-PLAN to make an appointment for testing at a Planned Parenthood health center near you.

Hope this information helps!

Take care,

teenwire.com^® Editors

This column is for informational purposes only and is not intended to constitute medical advice, diagnosis, or treatment. If you have a medical problem, please call toll-free 1-800-230-PLAN for an appointment with the Planned Parenthood health center nearest you.