TEEN QUESTION/PROBLEM:
This girl wants to have intercourse but i found that she has had sex with another guy who is 18 or 19 and that girl is 17 and she had sex 3 times with that guy but she had mentioned she has done everything with him and now shes trying to get with me and i kinda want to but im worried she might carry an std from that guy i have never seen

TEEN LINE WROTE:
Thank you for cotacting Teen Line. This seems like a very difficult position to be in. It is great that you want to take all precautions and that you are trying to find the best way to deal with this situation. It seems like you are slightly confused, and that is completely understandable. You are not alone in this situation, as many teenagers deal with dilemmas similar to this one. Have you spoken to anyone about the way you are feeling? Have you expressed your feelings to this girl? Often times talking to a trusted friend, parent or adult can be very helpful. It is really important for you to have an honest realationship with this girl before you involve yourself in intercourse, and begin a serious relationship. I am really proud of you for wanting to make sure this girl does not have an STD, however the only way to find out if she has one or not is for her to get tested.
National Planned Parenthood is a 24 hour hotline that is confidential and can further help you feel more comfortable about this situation as they offer free testing. Their phone number is: 800-230-7526 and their websight is: www.plannedparenthood.org.
I strongly suggest you call them, and also talk to someone you can trully trust, maybe a school counselor. If you have any further questions please call us at 1800-852-8336. I hope everything works out for you.