I imagine the speed at which new partners are fluid bonded (if at all) is totally subjective and a personal decision.
I'm curious about what sort of exam/screenings most people on these forums get. Honestly, I've never had a STI test so excuse my ignorance. Do they offer these at any walk-in clinic or do people get these from their primary care physician?
I usually just get screened by my primary care provider or gyn. Both draw blood for labs in their office. The usual panel at my providers' offices is blood draw for HIV and syphillis. Vaginal swab testing for chlamydia, gonorrhea, & trich. These are all done every 6-12 months, or more frequently if symptomatic.
Testing for HPV (through the papsmear) and hepatitis A,B, & C, are done annually. HSV (herpes) swab testing is only done if you have lesions. My providers only do HSV 1&2 blood testing on request unless there are symptoms (lesions), or there was known exposure. They will also do a physical exam to check for lesions from syphillis, HSV, or HPV (genital warts version.)
There are some lesser known STIs that my providers only test for if there are issues and regular screening is negative. And, there are a few things like bacterial vaginosis or yeast infections that are not STIs but can be spread through sexual contact. I have had my provider request that my partner be treated with Diflucan when I had some issues with recurring yeast infections.
I tested positive for HPV (a type at higher risk for causing cancers, not genital warts type) for a while. And, I had the aforementioned issue with yeast infections and UTIs, but no other STIs so far. I consider routine testing part of prevention.
In the US, you can generally be tested through your primary care provider, ob/gyn, public health clinic, planned parenthood (or other sexual health clinic), or, for some testing, through online services (mail in your samples.)
Blue & I are fluid bonded.