I have swollen lymph nodes quite frequently on my armpit and groin region. I don't know if its true but I read that shaving can possibly cause them and I shave them both occasionally, im not too worried about HIV b/c I've had the swollen nodes for a few years now but i have no other symptoms of HIV. However I am concerned about other STD's. I have no swollen nodes anywhere else, and no other symptoms of STD's that ive read on this sight. Is it possible that these are caused by something I shouldn't worry about. Or should I pretty much be prepared to be diagnosed with something serious. No one needs to tell me to go get a test. I know I need to do that and will shortly. But i'm curious if anyone can give me some advice on what the possibilities could be. The only positive I can find is a girlfriend that I had just over 2 years ago (who i had unprotected sex with) is "clean" from her blood tests and I had these swollen lymph nodes before I was with her. Any advice/ideas would be greatly appreciated.