STD symptoms after four years?

[NixonBush123]

Four years ago  I had sex with an unknown female. We had vaginal intercourses twice, of which one of those was done unprotected for about 5 mins. No ejaculation. No oral. I never got tested, as the sex was largely with a condom and I didn’t have any STD symptoms.

Since then, I have met and been in a monogomous relationship. We have been having unprotected sex for the last four years. She has recently started complaining of a mild itch when wiping after urination. Also an itch sometimes during sez. No burning, bleeding, discharge etc.

I know it is pretty ridiculous but I can’t help but shake the feeling I have somehow carried an STD unknown for four years without symptoms and have somehow passed it on to her. Is this at all possible? Seems unlikely but my fear and anxiety of it is getting the better of me. Again, I have/had no symptoms. What could she have? Please help ease my mind a little! Thanks

[DragonPulse]

If before getting into a monogamous relationship you had unprotected sex with an unknown person, you were exposed to STDs, even if sexual encounters were brief. Those symptoms she is complaining about could be caused by one of those infections or by so many other factors.

At this point I strongly recommend you guys to go testing together for all STDs. Every single time you change your sexual partner, even after a monogamous long-term relationship, you should test.

All the best.

[NixonBush123]

Thanks. Most of what I’ve read on here suggests four years is almost certainly too long to go without symptoms. Most people seem to suggest 18-24 months max in that regard.