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By (user no longer on site) OP
over a year ago
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Whilst chatting about STIs, as one does, one person said that they are only transmitted when ejaculation takes place.
We find that a bit hard to believe. Surely normal vaginal moisture would act as a reservoire of infection as well?
And whilst we're at it, what is the incidence of STIs in the population? |
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By *yrdwomanWoman
over a year ago
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Poor education about STIs is rife, even on here. The best people to talk to are the ones at your GUM clinic, but I have been told that its a lot easier for women to catch STIs from men than vice versa, and that they are transmitted by fluid exchange. So you don't actually have to be in there to catch one! |
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By (user no longer on site) OP
over a year ago
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"Poor education about STIs is rife, even on here. The best people to talk to are the ones at your GUM clinic, but I have been told that its a lot easier for women to catch STIs from men than vice versa, and that they are transmitted by fluid exchange. So you don't actually have to be in there to catch one!"
Hmm, must think twice about buying people a drink in future.  |
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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago
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actually some aren't transmitted via fluid, but rather by the infected skin, syphillis, herpes, and genital warts among them. yes ejaculate fluid and vaginal fluid both transmit certain stis but they can also be transmitted via anal and oral. if you have questions, definitely speak to a sexual health clinic who can inform you of the transmission rroutes and best ways to protect yourself |
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"Whilst chatting about STIs, as one does, one person said that they are only transmitted when ejaculation takes place.
We find that a bit hard to believe. Surely normal vaginal moisture would act as a reservoire of infection as well?
And whilst we're at it, what is the incidence of STIs in the population?"
No any sexual contact with an infected person will /could lead to you catching something before intercourse, its not worth taking chances & if you do make sure its with some one you know who as been tested prior to meeting you. |
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By (user no longer on site)
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Glad the OP raised this one. Just to explain an experience we had recently.
Sadly the roulette wheel caught up with us and we got Chlamydia. This mild STI can be passed on through oral or any warm bodily fluid, even if you use rubbers and don't clean up properly between insertions if you'll forgive the graphic detail. We didn't panic. Popped along to the GUM clinic and they were able to sort it out with a big dose of Anti Biotics.
Now I know the news is about as welcome as a fart in a space suit but the GUM nurse said it would be helpful if we let anyone we've met know in the last 2 months we've been in contact with it.
I took her advice as I felt it would be the right thing to do and followed her advice. One party was fine about it and said they would get checked and thanked us for the heads up. Another party didn't reply so no dramas there. The least likely one to have given it to us went ape shit on us. Accused us of deliberately infecting them and even got their friends to start sending us malicious emails. So my point is, which one would you be if someone let you know. Have a good think. I think I know what the answer is but will leave it with you to decide so that you are prepared for the eventuality as it is likely to happen to anyone if they are not in a monogomous relationship. |
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By (user no longer on site)
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"Glad the OP raised this one. Just to explain an experience we had recently.
Sadly the roulette wheel caught up with us and we got Chlamydia. This mild STI can be passed on through oral or any warm bodily fluid, even if you use rubbers and don't clean up properly between insertions if you'll forgive the graphic detail. We didn't panic. Popped along to the GUM clinic and they were able to sort it out with a big dose of Anti Biotics.
Now I know the news is about as welcome as a fart in a space suit but the GUM nurse said it would be helpful if we let anyone we've met know in the last 2 months we've been in contact with it.
I took her advice as I felt it would be the right thing to do and followed her advice. One party was fine about it and said they would get checked and thanked us for the heads up. Another party didn't reply so no dramas there. The least likely one to have given it to us went ape shit on us. Accused us of deliberately infecting them and even got their friends to start sending us malicious emails. So my point is, which one would you be if someone let you know. Have a good think. I think I know what the answer is but will leave it with you to decide so that you are prepared for the eventuality as it is likely to happen to anyone if they are not in a monogomous relationship."
some people 
We get checked every 3 months, no matter how active/inactive we've been.
I cant understand how people can be so naive  you play the game you take risks.
Regular check ups and playing safer (with condoms) are simple common sense but there is no point getting angry and defensive about it 
Catch it.... kill it and move on 
We applaud your honesty  |
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By (user no longer on site)
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"Glad the OP raised this one. Just to explain an experience we had recently.
Sadly the roulette wheel caught up with us and we got Chlamydia. This mild STI can be passed on through oral or any warm bodily fluid, even if you use rubbers and don't clean up properly between insertions if you'll forgive the graphic detail. We didn't panic. Popped along to the GUM clinic and they were able to sort it out with a big dose of Anti Biotics.
Now I know the news is about as welcome as a fart in a space suit but the GUM nurse said it would be helpful if we let anyone we've met know in the last 2 months we've been in contact with it.
I took her advice as I felt it would be the right thing to do and followed her advice. One party was fine about it and said they would get checked and thanked us for the heads up. Another party didn't reply so no dramas there. The least likely one to have given it to us went ape shit on us. Accused us of deliberately infecting them and even got their friends to start sending us malicious emails. So my point is, which one would you be if someone let you know. Have a good think. I think I know what the answer is but will leave it with you to decide so that you are prepared for the eventuality as it is likely to happen to anyone if they are not in a monogomous relationship."
I'd appreciate the heads up very much. I get checked every 3 months anyway but would indeed prefer to know so I can get an early test |
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By (user no longer on site)
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"Glad the OP raised this one. Just to explain an experience we had recently.
Sadly the roulette wheel caught up with us and we got Chlamydia. This mild STI can be passed on through oral or any warm bodily fluid, even if you use rubbers and don't clean up properly between insertions if you'll forgive the graphic detail. We didn't panic. Popped along to the GUM clinic and they were able to sort it out with a big dose of Anti Biotics.
Now I know the news is about as welcome as a fart in a space suit but the GUM nurse said it would be helpful if we let anyone we've met know in the last 2 months we've been in contact with it.
I took her advice as I felt it would be the right thing to do and followed her advice. One party was fine about it and said they would get checked and thanked us for the heads up. Another party didn't reply so no dramas there. The least likely one to have given it to us went ape shit on us. Accused us of deliberately infecting them and even got their friends to start sending us malicious emails. So my point is, which one would you be if someone let you know. Have a good think. I think I know what the answer is but will leave it with you to decide so that you are prepared for the eventuality as it is likely to happen to anyone if they are not in a monogomous relationship.
I'd appreciate the heads up very much. I get checked every 3 months anyway but would indeed prefer to know so I can get an early test"
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By *bossMan
over a year ago
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I get checked very regularly, the receptionist at my local GU clinic knows me by first name 
You can catch STIs from a massive wide range of places. Lots of infections that are transmitted sexually are transmitted via spit, blood, simple body contact. Anyone who works in the health service could catch a range of things that could then be transmitted through sexual contact. You can also catch hepatitis from simply sharing a drink with another person
I will echo what other have already said, the only way one can be sure they are safe (thought really you can only be sure you were safe a while before the test was done, as several infections take a while to show up on tests) is to be tested. |
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"Yes, annoyingly even with testing you're always going to be a few months behind being sure you're 100% clear for a few infections."
This is why for work I get tested every 28 days, we (me & Kim) only work BB with people who get tested every 28 days & have 3 consecutive certs / letters to say this.
HIV & HEP C can take up to 3 months to incubate hence the 3 certs, this is becoming standard in the industry now.
The test don't make you bullet proof but it works good as a data base in case any nasty illnesses pop up in your area etc so regular testing is recomended.
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By (user no longer on site)
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"Glad the OP raised this one. Just to explain an experience we had recently.
Sadly the roulette wheel caught up with us and we got Chlamydia. This mild STI can be passed on through oral or any warm bodily fluid, even if you use rubbers and don't clean up properly between insertions if you'll forgive the graphic detail. We didn't panic. Popped along to the GUM clinic and they were able to sort it out with a big dose of Anti Biotics.
Now I know the news is about as welcome as a fart in a space suit but the GUM nurse said it would be helpful if we let anyone we've met know in the last 2 months we've been in contact with it.
I took her advice as I felt it would be the right thing to do and followed her advice. One party was fine about it and said they would get checked and thanked us for the heads up. Another party didn't reply so no dramas there. The least likely one to have given it to us went ape shit on us. Accused us of deliberately infecting them and even got their friends to start sending us malicious emails. So my point is, which one would you be if someone let you know. Have a good think. I think I know what the answer is but will leave it with you to decide so that you are prepared for the eventuality as it is likely to happen to anyone if they are not in a monogomous relationship."
You should tell them every time so you were right to say. If you are told a sexual contact has a sti you should thank them and go to the gum clinic. Wild accusations are stupid and infantile. |
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