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Pebbles
07-19-2007, 06:33 AM
This is on STDs. How many of you worry about getting a STD such as Bacterial Vaginosis, Balanitis, Chlamydia, Epididymitis, Genital Herpes, Genital Warts, Gonorrhoea,
HIV or Hepatitis.
Just wondering. This is rather a touchy type subject to ask about.
That is a touchy subject Pebbles, one most people don't like to talk about. You missed one very important one...
I handle specimens testing for this everyday so its in the front of my mind.
HPV...
Genital HPV Infection is a sexually transmitted disease (STD) that is caused by human papillomavirus (HPV). Human papillomavirus is the name of a group of viruses that includes more than 100 different strains or types. More than 30 of these viruses are sexually transmitted, and they can infect the genital area of men and women including the skin of the penis, vulva (area outside the vagina), or anus, and the linings of the vagina, cervix, or rectum. Most people who become infected with HPV will not have any symptoms and will clear the infection on their own.
Some of these viruses are called "high-risk" types, and may cause abnormal Pap tests. They may also lead to cancer of the cervix, vulva, vagina, anus, or penis. Others are called "low-risk" types, and they may cause mild Pap test abnormalities or genital warts. Genital warts are single or multiple growths or bumps that appear in the genital area, and sometimes are cauliflower shaped.
Approximately 20 million people are currently infected with HPV. At least 50 percent of sexually active men and women acquire genital HPV infection at some point in their lives. By age 50, at least 80 percent of women will have acquired genital HPV infection. About 6.2 million Americans get a new genital HPV infection each year.
The types of HPV that infect the genital area are spread primarily through genital contact. Most HPV infections have no signs or symptoms; therefore, most infected persons are unaware they are infected, yet they can transmit the virus to a sex partner. Rarely, a pregnant woman can pass HPV to her baby (http://www.cdc.gov/std/STDFact-STDs&Pregnancy.htm) during vaginal delivery. A baby that is exposed to HPV very rarely develops warts in the throat or voice box.
Most people who have a genital HPV infection do not know they are infected. The virus lives in the skin or mucous membranes and usually causes no symptoms. Some people get visible genital warts, or have pre-cancerous changes in the cervix, vulva, anus, or penis. Very rarely, HPV infection results in anal or genital cancers.
Genital warts usually appear as soft, moist, pink, or flesh-colored swellings, usually in the genital area. They can be raised or flat, single or multiple, small or large, and sometimes cauliflower shaped. They can appear on the vulva, in or around the vagina or anus, on the cervix, and on the penis, scrotum, groin, or thigh. After sexual contact with an infected person, warts may appear within weeks or months, or not at all.
Genital warts are diagnosed by visual inspection. Visible genital warts can be removed by medications the patient applies, or by treatments performed by a health care provider. Some individuals choose to forego treatment to see if the warts will disappear on their own. No treatment regimen for genital warts is better than another, and no one treatment regimen is ideal for all cases.
If you need or want more information:
http://www.cdc.gov/std/HPV/STDFact-HPV.htm#Whatis
Pebbles
07-19-2007, 06:49 AM
Good information MCat. I have often thought of having a affair with some one outside my marriage. I always stop and think of the STDs and STIs that come with the risk of having sex with some one new. I have never had any STDs or STIs..but there is always the risk! Makes one stop and think. A very touchy subject.
Good information MCat. I have often thought of having a affair with some one outside my marriage. I always stop and think of the STDs and STIs that come with the risk of having sex with some one new. I have never had any STDs or STIs..but there is always the risk! Makes one stop and think. A very touchy subject.
Everyone should think twice and then think twice again. SAFE SEX ONLY. Don't be shy about asking your partner or potential parter about it...its part of everyday life now. If you have an STD or STI it doesn't mean you're a bad or dirty person....it just means you or they weren't careful in the past.
Please everyone...if you have had extramarital affairs, are thinking about it or think your partner has...ask your physician to test you for all the routine stuff. Some of this can be stopped if you catch it in time.
And for gods sake...vaccinate your daughters for HPV.
You may think they aren't gonna have sex...but we all know better:55
shorty51000
07-19-2007, 08:08 AM
remember what you preach to the younger people be sure to use your condom
Frenchie
07-19-2007, 08:40 AM
I dont think it's a touchy subject, hell it should be a sticky in here! lol
I got an STD from an ex girlfriend when I was younger, we broke up she whent to an other guy and we got back together and next thing I knew I was on my knees peeing razor blades at the mall
Not funny
So I'm a yes, hell I'm a yes even if I dont sleep around! lol I guess it's one of those when you catch one you remember lol
AL(m)
07-19-2007, 04:48 PM
I agree it should not be a touchy subject.... we should be open about it and show concern for our partner..... its the last thing you want to pass on...... so take care of your self practise safe sex... and think of ours.. .and enjoy...
CuriousGeorge
07-19-2007, 05:06 PM
Everyone should think twice and then think twice again. SAFE SEX ONLY. Don't be shy about asking your partner or potential parter about it...its part of everyday life now. If you have an STD or STI it doesn't mean you're a bad or dirty person....it just means you or they weren't careful in the past.
Please everyone...if you have had extramarital affairs, are thinking about it or think your partner has...ask your physician to test you for all the routine stuff. Some of this can be stopped if you catch it in time.
And for gods sake...vaccinate your daughters for HPV.
You may think they aren't gonna have sex...but we all know better:55
MCat, you would probably know the answer to this question -
I have heard that a person is not protected from HPV by a condom because it affects parts of the genitals that are not covered by a condom. Do you know if this is true? In reality, the only safe sex is to abstain until marriage and then remain faithful (and for your partner to do the same). Not trying to judge anyone... It's just a fact. There's always risk involved, physical, emotional, relational, etc., and for many it is worth the risk.
Another thing I've heard, but don't know whether or not it is true, is that HPV related cervical cancer kills more women than AIDS. Don't know where to find statistics on that though.
Sweetdreams069
07-19-2007, 07:52 PM
Great info MCat! I agree it shouldn't be a touchy subject and something like this would be great as a sticky on this site. My daughter just today went for all her shots before going off to college in about a month. I'm pretty sure she got the one for HPV. I know she got 5 shots and has to back for some additional ones.
I thought you looked like one of the lab ladies I see at work. :55
MCat, you would probably know the answer to this question -
I have heard that a person is not protected from HPV by a condom because it affects parts of the genitals that are not covered by a condom. Do you know if this is true? In reality, the only safe sex is to abstain until marriage and then remain faithful (and for your partner to do the same). Not trying to judge anyone... It's just a fact. There's always risk involved, physical, emotional, relational, etc., and for many it is worth the risk.
Another thing I've heard, but don't know whether or not it is true, is that HPV related cervical cancer kills more women than AIDS. Don't know where to find statistics on that though.
What is the connection between HPV infection and cervical cancer?
All types of HPV can cause mild Pap test abnormalities which do not have serious consequences. Approximately 10 of the 30 identified genital HPV types can lead, in rare cases, to development of cervical cancer. Research has shown that for most women (90 percent), cervical HPV infection becomes undetectable within two years. Although only a small proportion of women have persistent infection, persistent infection with "high-risk" types of HPV is the main risk factor for cervical cancer.
A Pap test can detect pre-cancerous and cancerous cells on the cervix. Regular Pap testing and careful medical follow-up, with treatment if necessary, can help ensure that pre-cancerous changes in the cervix caused by HPV infection do not develop into life threatening cervical cancer. The Pap test used in U.S. cervical cancer screening programs is responsible for greatly reducing deaths from cervical cancer. For 2004, the American Cancer Society estimates that about 10,520 women will develop invasive cervical cancer and about 3,900 women will die from this disease. Most women who develop invasive cervical cancer have not had regular cervical cancer screening.
How can people reduce their risk for genital HPV infection?
The surest way to eliminate risk for genital HPV infection is to refrain from any genital contact with another individual.
For those who choose to be sexually active, a long-term, mutually monogamous relationship with an uninfected partner is the strategy most likely to prevent future genital HPV infections. However, it is difficult to determine whether a partner who has been sexually active in the past is currently infected.
For those choosing to be sexually active and who are not in long-term mutually monogamous relationships, reducing the number of sexual partners and choosing a partner less likely to be infected may reduce the risk of genital HPV infection. Partners less likely to be infected include those who have had no or few prior sex partners.
HPV infection can occur in both male and female genital areas that are covered or protected by a latex condom, as well as in areas that are not covered. While the effect of condoms in preventing HPV infection is unknown, condom use has been associated with a lower rate of cervical cancer, an HPV-associated disease.
cherokeered
07-19-2007, 09:48 PM
I think this is an important thread to have on here...thanks Pebbles for bringing up the subject and thanks Cat for giving everyone the facts.....:55 :kk
Great info MCat! I agree it shouldn't be a touchy subject and something like this would be great as a sticky on this site. My daughter just today went for all her shots before going off to college in about a month. I'm pretty sure she got the one for HPV. I know she got 5 shots and has to back for some additional ones.
I thought you looked like one of the lab ladies I see at work. :55
We all look alike...:D
surfdude
07-19-2007, 09:50 PM
This is on STDs. How many of you worry about getting a STD such as Bacterial Vaginosis, Balanitis, Chlamydia, Epididymitis, Genital Herpes, Genital Warts, Gonorrhoea,
HIV or Hepatitis.
Just wondering. This is rather a touchy type subject to ask about.
I caught clap when I was in the Navy, not to mention a couple of cases of crabs. It's one of the many reasons I wouldn't actually cheat on my wife in this day and age.
I think this is an important thread to have on here...thanks Pebbles for bringing up the subject and thanks Cat for giving everyone the facts.....:55 :kk
You betcha Cher ... I have so many hoo hahs crossing my desk everyday it's not funny. We all are so aware of what we need to do and we feel bad when its the very young girls...under 16 that are having these problems already. Sad...
I caught clap when I was in the Navy, not to mention a couple of cases of crabs. It's one of the many reasons I wouldn't actually cheat on my wife in this day and age.
Sorry you got the clap Surf....I think I'll cancel our dinner date for tomorrow :kk
surfdude
07-19-2007, 10:34 PM
Sorry you got the clap Surf....I think I'll cancel our dinner date for tomorrow :kk
That was 20 years ago - I'm clean now :knuddel:
That was 20 years ago - I'm clean now :knuddel:
I was just fooling with ya Surf....:kk
surfnchat
07-19-2007, 10:48 PM
I was just fooling with ya Surf....:kk
Hey! Is someone ruining my reputation?!?!
Wait... It can't get worse than it is now. :D
AffableOne
07-19-2007, 10:48 PM
very important thread....
scares the hell out of me...
I'm clean, and intend to stay that way
surfdude
07-19-2007, 10:50 PM
I was just fooling with ya Surf....:kk
so the blowjob isn't out of the question? :blowjob:
Hey! Is someone ruining my reputation?!?!
Wait... It can't get worse than it is now. :D
Nooooooooo, your reputation is just glorious. :knuddel:
so the blowjob isn't out of the question? :blowjob:
Will ya wear a condom? :D
surfdude
07-19-2007, 10:52 PM
Will ya wear a condom? :D
Nope - I'm clean. You?
My_Secrets_Kept
07-19-2007, 10:57 PM
Thanks Pebbles & MCat, great post & great info. I too think that this info should be stickied here somewhere. Even adults can use a good reminder about the importance of safe sex.
Nope - I'm clean. You?
Clean here....I won't wear one either....
I do have that big sore on my bottom lip...but it'll be gone by the weekend.:lf
surfdude
07-19-2007, 11:05 PM
Clean here....I won't wear one either....
I do have that big sore on my bottom lip...but it'll be gone by the weekend.:lf
good enough for me - i'm looking forward to you coming on me several times. that'll be awesome.
in case you are wondering - one orgasm is for amateurs. six is where it gets interesting. twenty is a pretty good day.
good enough for me - i'm looking forward to you coming on me several times. that'll be awesome.
in case you are wondering - one orgasm is for amateurs. six is where it gets interesting. twenty is a pretty good day.
You trying to kill me? Remember I'm quite a bit older than you are...the old grey mare just aint what she used to be....:D
surfdude
07-19-2007, 11:08 PM
You trying to kill me? Remember I'm quite a bit older than you are...the old grey mare just aint what she used to be....:D
that's a bunch of crap. you'll just need a nap afterwards. i'm cool with that.
that's a bunch of crap. you'll just need a nap afterwards. i'm cool with that.
Damn, glad you told me...I do like naps...
surfdude
07-19-2007, 11:13 PM
Damn, glad you told me...I do like naps...
me, too. wanna cuddle afterwards?
me, too. wanna cuddle afterwards?
Cuddling is mandatory...
surfdude
07-19-2007, 11:24 PM
Cuddling is mandatory...
cuddling it is ... and if i get an erection, we'll see where it goes from there. :knuddel:
cuddling it is ... and if i get an erection, we'll see where it goes from there. :knuddel:
So....I think we highjacked this serious thread enough for one night. :55
surfdude
07-19-2007, 11:28 PM
So....I think we highjacked this serious thread enough for one night. :55
there are serious threads here? i think i missed the memo.
which doesn't negate how bad I want to hear you scream in orgasm, mind you.
Dsparate No More
07-20-2007, 01:59 AM
This is on STDs. How many of you worry about getting a STD such as Bacterial Vaginosis, Balanitis, Chlamydia, Epididymitis, Genital Herpes, Genital Warts, Gonorrhoea,
HIV or Hepatitis.
Just wondering. This is rather a touchy type subject to ask about.
Good thread...My best friend (and it really is my friend) contracted herpes from a man she was dating when she was 21...He was her first and also twice her age (which doesn't really matter), but he said that he wasn't aware he was a carrier...I will always feel for my friend, who waited to lose her virginity to a man she truly loved, only to contract a disease...BTW...he left her for someone else about six months later
Good thread...My best friend (and it really is my friend) contracted herpes from a man she was dating when she was 21...He was her first and also twice her age (which doesn't really matter), but he said that he wasn't aware he was a carrier...I will always feel for my friend, who waited to lose her virginity to a man she truly loved, only to contract a disease...BTW...he left her for someone else about six months later
And he left her with a gift that keeps on giving....how generous he was :(
unctarheel_32
07-23-2007, 08:01 PM
i have never caught anything thank god but a friend of mine did once.
JCcanU
07-26-2007, 07:15 PM
One of my GF's had not seen no one for 3 years she would say she did not need a man in her life and her vib was all she needed at first I was wearing rubbers but after 3 months figured it was safe, NOPE cought Chlamydia. and she never new she had it.
Its just a bad blader infection but still I past it on to my wife . I never new I had it.
So now if I go out I make sure I wrap it and I try to get to know anyone im with.
AffableOne
08-08-2007, 11:41 AM
out of respect, I would provide paperwork to show the 'snip' was successful, and that the blood test confirmed no STD's
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