Dear Tranny: This is Just a Test

Posted on May 25, 2009 
Filed Under Dear Tranny

Advice is a drag, unless you’re seeking guidance from Culturcosm’s campy counselor. Looking for insider know-how on making the best of the Bay? Dear Tranny has just what you need and she always gives it up. Penned by Sandra O. Noshi-Di’n't.deartranny_masthead
Vol. 8: This is Just a Test

qDear Tranny,

I think I might have an STD. I’ve never had one before. I have a primary care physician that I go to for routine check-ups, but I don’t want to see her for this because I fear that she will judge me. Do you know where else can I get tested for a potential STD?

Shameful, Terrified, & Depressed (STD)

aDear STD,

First of all, you shouldn’t feel ashamed at all. I understand that you’re scared and feeling down, but sexually transmitted diseases can happen to anyone. In fact, your resident tranny started off her new year with her very first. And let me tell you, it certainly didn’t deserve any applause.

I can understand your not wanting to go to your regular doctor because of embarrassment, but know that you won’t be judged. But if you absolutely don’t feel comfortable, our wonderful city offers several different options. And, for all you sexually active recessionistas, most of the services are offered either at low or no cost.

The Bay Area offers an easy, free, confidential, and do-it-yourself approach to getting tested through www.STDTest.org. For you jet-setters, who are always on the go and prefer a one-stop-shopping experience, you can visit the San Francisco City Clinic. In addition to clinical exams and evaluation, the Clinic offers on-site lab testing, on-site dispensation of medications and STD patient education, partner notification and treatment services. You can also make an appointment at Haight Ashbury Free Clinics. I personally recommend Magnet located in the heart of the Castro, for self-identifying men who have sex with men. Note that all the testing locations I’ve listed offer a comprehensive screening of various STDs including HIV.

With any potential STD, the sooner you treat it, the better it will be. And remember, STDs are a fact of life and don’t discriminate. Nor does it make you any less of a person. I personally give you props for wanting to act quickly and check it out. In the meantime, always remember to practice safe sex: No glove, no love; no balloon, no party!

Remember, Tranny knows best.

xoxo
Sandra

Have a question about Bay-area life that’s fit for a queen? Email Sandra at deartranny@culturcosm.com.

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