Monarchy79

Sometimes the post-blowjob sore throat could be from an STI.

Most of the time, it’s just from sucking a dirty dick. 
 

35 minutes ago, Unicorn said:

Like most physicians, my role is to educate and advise.

Do you call this “advice”? 
 

 However, I feel it's highly unlikely I'd have a bad bout of MP even if I were to get infected. Having a milder reaction to the 2nd shot would be unusual, since the immune system is primed, but it's good to know it's not inevitable. I have a few friends (younger) who've had 2 shots, and they appear to have the mark of Cain... 😬

1 hour ago, Unicorn said:

 I believe in making decisions based on facts, not scare tactics. 

Are you sure about that? 
I read your previous posts. You had a lot of negative things to say about the scar that comes from the vaccine. You literally placed more emphasis on the scar from the vaccine and trivialized the impacts of the actual virus…. 

1 hour ago, Unicorn said:

I never told anyone not to get the vaccine. 

Ummm…. Did you not say this?: 

 “…….It’s not worthwhile getting the MPX booster at this point.” 
 

You’re making a suggestion while having a long term stating of confirming that you were (or are) at some point, a licensed medical professional. You have a social responsibility (which your pledged an oath to) to be very careful with giving medical advice (even it if is on a casual discussion forum, and even if it’s a “gentle” suggestion…… 
 

58 minutes ago, Unicorn said:

You're talking complete nonsense again. There have been no reports of "variants," 

Here you go:

https://www.nationalgeographic.co.uk/science-and-technology/2022/10/in-central-africa-a-deadly-monkeypox-variant-is-surging/amp

3 hours ago, Thomas_Belgium said:

https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Godwin's_law

LOL.

I referenced Hitler. I didn’t compare Hitler to anyone. Nice try though….. 
 

11 hours ago, Unicorn said:

Dude, you compared me to Adolf Hitler. That's not simply "inferring I'm a little smug." What you are inferring in your silly response is that acting emotionally instead of rationally is unavoidable. Yes, not everyone makes rational decisions based on statistics and facts, but ignoring the science regarding condom use in the 80s didn't work out well for a lot of people. I'm not berating people for making emotional choices. All I've done is presented the facts and my personal recommendation. 

For you to be so “intellectually astute”, there may be some need for improvement in the area of general comprehension. 
1.) I didn’t compare you to Adolf Hitler. I noted how your dogmatic, singular stance on science can be used and manipulated in various forms. Hitler was a proven example of that. 

2.) I find your hipocrisy to be sophomoric at best. Calling my responses “silly”, and stating that I’m reacting “emotionally” are insults. So, take a view in the mirror before clenching your pearls because someone challenged your little carefully curated diatribe of “facts.”

3.) And no sir, you did more than make a personal recommendation. You made an understanding warranted, unsolicited recommendation, touting yourself as an “expert” because of statistical data your plastered in the comments. That’s reckless and dangerous to do. There are many people out here naive enough to fall for pompous posts from self-proclaimed intellectuals telling them what they should not do, not realizing or acknowledging other factors that contribute to such matters as disease transmission. 
What if someone on the forum takes your advice, doesn’t get the vaccine, then travels to a place where there’s a variant that’s on the rise and contracts it? There are too many unknowns for your to “matter of factly tell people not to get the vaccine, when the vaccine is one of the reasons why Monkeypox’s transmission rates are disappearing in the first place? 
 

5 hours ago, Unicorn said:

As usual, my factual presentation of statistics is merely met with preposterous personal attacks, rather than with rational discussion. The issue is pretty straight-forward and presumably easy to understand: the risk of contracting the illness vs the risk of injury from the vaccine. I have shown the data from both the CDC and the Canadian government. There are only two possible interpretations: (1) the risk of contagion has dropped to essentially zippo, or (2) both the US and Canadian governments have highly inaccurate statistics. You may have bizarre reasons for distrusting science (and obviously eugenics was pseudoscience, not science), but science is our best way of making rational decisions. 

1.) Eugenics wasn’t considered “pseudoscience” during the time that it was implemented. There were people just like yourself, confirmed in their beliefs based on those  “scientific facts” during that time. 

2.) I don’t distrust science. I just don’t believe that science should be the ONLY factor to evaluate when making judgments, suggestions, or decisions. There’s deeper context to everything. 

3.) You say that science is the best way to make rational decisions. My point to you is that human beings don’t make rational decisions, and the risks of any infection/health condition should consider that fact. It would have been “rational” for all gay men to go celibate in the 1980s, but they didn’t. It would be rational for heterosexual couples to use protection to avoid pregnancies, but many don’t. It would also have been rational for no “at risk” population to have sex during the peak of  Monkeypox until they were vaccinated, but people still did. This is why making literal assertions based on statistics and facts doesn’t always work in real life, because the human factor will throw in anomalies every time. 

4.) In terms of “preposterous personal attacks”, all I did was infer that you’re a little smug… lighten up.. you know you are…. and that’s okay…. 😎

I find you to actually be quite hilarious. Making your points using “facts” and “data” and assume that all should be “rational” and “logical” in all of their decisions, when we are on a site whose platform is centered on one of life’s most irrational and illogical entities:

SEX.

48 minutes ago, Unicorn said:

Because, like all decisions in life, it comes down to weighing risks vs potential benefits. This is why the wise person looks at actual statistics/data rather than simply his emotions when making these decisions. The statistics have consistently shown that survival and injury rates are much better for those who wear seatbelts vs those who don't, so wearing seatbelts is a wise decision. My beau and I will be going to Vietnam, Cambodia, and Laos in about 6 weeks. While malaria is present in those countries, I look back again to the CDC to advise me as to whether the risk of taking malaria meds exceeds my risk of getting malaria:

https://www.cdc.gov/malaria/travelers/country_table/v.html

This is what they recommend for Vietnam:

"Provinces of Dac Lac, Gia Lai, Khanh Hoa, Kon Tum, Lam Dong, Ninh Thuan, Binh Phuoc, Binh Duong, Dak Nong, Tay Ninh: Atovaquone-proguanil, doxycycline, or tafenoquine.
Other areas with malaria except Mekong and Red River Deltas: Atovaquone-proguanil, doxycycline, mefloquine, or tafenoquine5.
Mekong and Red River Deltas: None (mosquito avoidance only)."

For Cambodia:

"Present throughout the country. None or negligible transmission in the cities of Phnom Penh and Siem Reap, and at the main temple complex at Angkor Wat."

For Laos:

"Along the Laos-Burma (Myanmar) border in the provinces of Bokeo and Louang Namtha and along the Laos-Thailand border in the provinces of Champasak and Salavan, along the Laos-Cambodia border, and along the Laos-Vietnam border: Atovaquone-proguanil doxycycline, or tafenoquine5. All other areas with malaria: Atovaquone-proguanil, doxycycline, mefloquine, or tafenoquine."

Since we'll spend the least amount of time (2 days) in Laos, and that's the only area we'll be visiting where prophylaxis is recommended (Luang Prabang), we'll stick to wearing mosquito repellent with DEET as our prophylaxis as the risk of the prophylaxis probably exceeds the benefit. Similarly, we will follow the CDC's advice and not get the Japanese Encephalitis vaccine, although that virus is also present in those areas:

https://www.cdc.gov/japaneseencephalitis/qa/#vaccine

"Who should get Japanese encephalitis vaccine?
JE vaccine is recommended for persons moving to a JE-endemic country to live, longer-term (e.g., 1 month or longer) travelers, and frequent travelers to JE-endemic areas. JE vaccine also should be considered for shorter-term (e.g., less than 1 month) travelers with an increased risk of JE based on planned travel duration, season, location, activities, and accommodations. Vaccination also should be considered for travelers to endemic areas who are uncertain of specific duration of travel, destinations, or activities. JE vaccine is not recommended for travelers with very low risk itineraries, such as shorter-term travel limited to urban areas or travel that occurs outside of a well-defined JE virus transmission season."

While many of us (such as myself) know of people who got MP last summer, and have emotional reactions to that infection, CDC statistics currently show that the risk of contracting this illness is essentially zero at this time in the US (similar to Canada's statistics). The risk of the vaccine, however, is not zero. My partner and I did get vaccinated late last summer, since our attendance at places such as crowded underwear parties put us as risk. Keeping an eye on the CDC statistics, however, we opted not to get the booster. 

It's easy to misunderstand the risk of medical interventions. Some people greatly over-exaggerate them, while others mistake fairly low risks as being negligible in nature. This is why science and statistics should be the guide of the wiser person--it replaces fear and emotion with facts. While many have responded to my posting of the statistics with anger and denial, so far only one poster has proposed a rational counter-argument: he posited that the CDC statistics are just flat-out wrong (and that is the only possible counter-argument). That being said, he provided no evidence to back up his hypothesis (though I do respect the rational response, instead of simply an emotional one). 

Sir, 

I wasn’t reacting based on emotion. I was responding based on factoring in human behavior, the benefits of caution and actual variables that regularly change that can impact outcomes (which is a scientific process 😉).

Also, I’d tread lightly when “confirming” beliefs, opinions decisions and ideas, simply based on “Data”, “statistics”, “research”, “findings”. For starters, all data can be skewed.

Since you gave examples supporting your point (I find your “self-aggrandized intellectual superiority complex” vibe, quite cute actually), I’ll share some of mine:

Sir Francis Galton, (known as the “Father of Eugenics”) used the same foundational scientific paradigms (statistics & data), to fuel false ideas on race & ethnicity, which fueled the idea of sterilizing those that aren’t “fit” to be a part of the human race, and  laid a foundation of “scientific support” for genocide. 

Adolf Hitler later adopted these “scientific” ideologies as part of his propaganda to exterminate the Jews.

Also, as we are on a forum filled with homosexuals, I find it quite ironic that in all of your omnipotent background in the history of science, you have totally forgotten that it was “science”, that confirmed all of us to be sexually deviant, mentally ill, and socially inept. That “science”, was used as a foundation in making homosexuality illegal in the United Stated of America.

So while I’m humored at your smug response, assuming that I’m expressing my comments based on “emotion”, also acknowledge the fact that science is manipulated and controlled at the hands of humans who operate on that same emotion (and in the cases I noted, BIAS). 

On 11/11/2022 at 2:31 PM, Unicorn said:

I'm not sure why @Luv2play has to post a silly eye rolling emoji. If he has different data to share or some intelligent interpretation of these data, I'd love to hear it. Obviously over the last few weeks, the odds of contracting MP are so minute, that one is more likely to be seriously injured in an accident on the way to the vaccine site--or even more likely to be harmed by the vaccine itself (which is live). The current average total number of daily cases being reported in the entire USA is 23:

https://www.cdc.gov/poxvirus/monkeypox/response/2022/mpx-trends.html

The situation is even better in Canada; it appears that the total number of cases reported in the entire country over the last month can be counted on the fingers of one hand:

https://health-infobase.canada.ca/monkeypox/

So the benefit of the vaccine at this point (at least in the USA and Canada) is essentially zero, and the risks definitely not zero. If anyone disagrees, I'd love to hear a well thought-out, intelligent counterargument. 

Why do you believe that just because data shows that something isn’t a risk, it’s wise to publicly recommend that people not get a vaccination? 

Statistics can show that during a period of time, highway crashes are down…. That doesn’t mean that anyone should recommend not wearing seatbelts.

If there’s a mode of protection or prevention for anything, people should be encouraged to 
do it. 

I’ve grown accustomed to wearing masks. 
whenever I’m in an inclosed environment, I wear my mask. 

The only inclosed place I don’t wear one is the gym. That’s because my gym had mandatory vaccination requirements, has a good air purification system, and it’s never crowded there. 

Also, the masks serve so many other good purposes. 
1.) They definitely were helpful in lowering Flu Transmission rates.

2.) They’re good in cold weather for some light protection against the wind. 

3.) Also  helps with other public fumes, like vehicle emissions, inhaling paint and cleaning fumes (I thew on a mask when cleaning my oven last week) and not to mention (other people’s bad breath. 

For those who choose not to wear a mask, no judgment. I’m just always wondering why people who choose not to wear masks are so irritated and bothered by people who do. 
 

Hey!!!!

Glad to hear from you!! And glad to know that you’re staying safe as well. 

I have had a “massage dry spell” since May, and am still paranoid, although I’m Monkeypox vaxxed. 
 
No worries with the message as I love chatting with you and listing to your wise inhibits as well. 
 

Also, I truly understand you pausing the group exchanges. We will all be around, willing and able to get back on those tables, when the time is right. 
 

…..and one of those next times, YOU must get on the table, so we all can massage YOU!!! 
 

Be well, and enjoy this beautiful beginning of fall! 🍂🍁❤️
 

On 9/5/2022 at 7:08 PM, niceandthick said:

I saw Smith last month. Don't let the long beard distract you. Super nice guy. Reasonably priced. Decent massage...though not trained. Looks like his pics if not better. Limited availability as this is not his primary gig. MN/MT/HE.

I would repeat...but not at the top of my list.

Hey!!! Glad to see you’re back posting!!!

So who would be in the top of your list at this time for massage? 
 

I must ask, as you always have good insight. 

5 hours ago, arnemgreeves said:

 

Yet the same links i posted said it was a usually mild condition. The severities are mostly in the immocompromised or the very young/old. 

You've just highlighted some points that aren't even that severe. "the links" i posted also said that the spots do drop off and can lead to discolouration and in some cases keloid scars. But these are a minority of cases. I'm not saying it's not a thing to worry about. I'm saying a need for mass vaccination seems excessive, when it's not really a life-threatening disease or that delibitating in the long run bar extreme cases. Basic epidemiology, well basic practicing medicine, is that the most resources go towards the most urgent cases affecting the majority of people. Hence mass COVID vaccinations or vaccinations for toddlers and school kids. I don't doubt at all that it's not pleasant to suffer from, though there must be worse conditions. If a person has tennis elbow, that's a bitch too, but it's not as bad as a broken arm. 

As there’s no better way to prove your point than to be “living proof”…. I strongly suggest that you make sure to have some good, bareback sex with as many partners as possible (in a highly populated city, to increase the possibility of contracting the virus). 
 

Once you catch it, you can share more of an accurate take of what it’s like to have Monkeypox and go through the process of recovery. 

On 8/28/2022 at 7:37 PM, Quincy_7 said:

https://news.sky.com/story/health-authorities-warned-about-the-risk-of-monkeypox-and-covid-co-infection-12681085

 

What an unlucky fella.

Not an issue of luck. 
He must have had the time of his life before the symptoms arose. 

2 hours ago, Travis69 said:

I forget all the questions but I am a HIV negative gay man who has no health issues.  Never even spent a day or night in a hospital.  On no medications.  Doubt I checked every "yes" box.  It is puzzling as a friend of mine who has multiple health issues and is HIV positive has yet to receive his invitation for the vaccine.  He pre-registered before me.

That’s because the screening isn’t about health history, it’s about sexual activity. 
basically, gay sex workers and people with multiple sex partners are the priority. 
 

There are many people who don’t fall under these  categories and  many who don’t want to reveal such information that would go into a government database of info that could be leaked. 
 

Also, there’s a considerable amount of people who simply lied and checked “yes” to everything, just to get a quick appointment (no shame in that either). 
 

Personally, I don’t think that any of those questions should even be asked. 
Confirm you’re a DC resident and then get scheduled. Period. 
 

it cracks me up how government officials are claiming to avoid stigmas on the virus, but are steering a specified population (with a survey of questions used to draw skewed conclusions on that group’s sexual proclivities), to create “scientific data”, that will literally stigmatize them.

On 7/29/2022 at 8:24 PM, Travis69 said:

In Washington DC got appt. 4 hours after pre-registering.  Appt. is for this coming Monday.  Must show proof of residency.  Very easy.

I’m in DC too and I think you should add that how one completes that ridiculous questionnaire determines how soon they’d get the vaccine. 
you must have checked “yes” to every box on that questionnaire. 

5 hours ago, FewBricksShy said:

I don’t know why not. I believe it to be, but I’m only parroting the expert opinion shared by @Luv2play here: 

Apparently five other members of the forum also agree it’s not an effective strategy either. Maybe one of them can clear it up for you.

There needs to be a discussion as to WHY it’s not an effective strategy. 
I have the answer:

human beings have minimal control and major issues with discipline when it comes to sexual responsibility. They value carnal urges order common sense and social responsibility. 
 

and I’m not just slamming gays. I’m slamming straights too!!!

THERE’s an entire aisle at every drug store

dedicated to contraception, and they can’t prevent millions of unwanted pregnancies. 

On 7/19/2022 at 7:35 AM, LookingAround said:

You’re in a scary state of denial.

So was I at first. I thought “the numbers in nyc are so low it’s like the lottery—what are the chances?”

Then a sex buddy of mine texted me a few days later that he was very sick and he was pretty sure it was monkeypox and he was worried if I was sick. I assured him I felt fine but we had had sex only a week or so before. I called some colleagues and my friend went to a clinic and the diagnosis was confirmed. He was in a lot of pain. Not a pretty picture. Rash on his back, arms and neck. The numbers are low because they can’t do many tests per day so they just tell presumptive cases to go home and isolate. 
I’ve seen my friend on Grindr since, hooking up. So much for isolating. 
Since then two other friends have come down with it. 
It scared me so much I went to Canada to get the vaccine. NYC has been a disaster and after the very near miss I had with the pox I wasn’t going to wait for NYC to sort it out. 
Don’t be in denial please. 

Yes, I’m judging your friend. Knowing  he has  an infection and carelessly fucking other people is reckless, disrespectful,  and socially irresponsible.

Although he obviously has no sense of shame, he should be ashamed of himself. 
 

Hi All, 

I live in Washington DC, signed up for the vaccine a week ago and have heard nothing.

if any of you on here are connected and can help me with a resource to get an appointment, please shoot me a private message.

thanks!!! 

47 minutes ago, FrankR said:

I got mine yesterday - it's been more than 24 hours and I have not had any reaction, adverse or otherwise (no spider-senses yet!).  Arm is a little tender, just like when I get the flu shot.  Not stopping me from doing any of my planned Sunday activities.  The vaccine has been approved for years - I did some searching and asked my PCP about it before I made the appointment and was told it is safe and recommended.

Thanks!!!

I hope to get mine this coming week ☺️👍🏾

I am working on making an appointment to get the vaccine and wanted to know if anyone has gotten the vaccine and if so, we’re there any reactions to it. 

I’ve booked him at Least three times. He’s great. 

He was visiting Washington DC during our text exchange. To be fair, he could have requested pics as a safety measure while traveling. He might not have this “policy”, when he’s in his home town. 

I had great contact with him as well. We booked the appointment, and  everything was set. 
 

Then he asked me for a picture. 
 

I politely cancelled.