DAVE, age 20 [Names have been changed to respect confidentiality.]

My name is Dave and I'm a junior in college. I was scared I might have an STD. I had some symptoms. When I was home on break from school I stopped in at LifeChoices. I only slept with 3 women and always used condoms. How could I have an STD? My counselor, Chris, said that I could have an STD and he asked me if the girls knew I was with the other women. Were they or their partner's tested? Chris gave me a lot to think over. He also told me where to get tested for free. I went and was so relieved to find out that I was clean this time.

Two weeks later, Chris called me and asked how I was doing and did I get tested? I was surprised, but glad that he called me to see what happened. Not many people would do that. [This story is based on a real client experience.]

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