Monarchy79

This is the part that concerns me.... here’s why: 1.) The other diseases are diseases. They have significant impacts to ones health if regularly contracted over and over. People are now treating these as if it’s the equivalent of having a sinus infection (which many people on this forum probably take more seriously). Continued use of antibiotics affects the body, and probably affects the body’s reaction to using PrEP as well. Imagine being on PrEP, doxycycline (for gonhorrea). A series of penicillin shots (for syphyllis), and on valtrex (for herpes) all at the same time? That has to be toxic to the body... all because of the idea that condoms are “useless”. 2. In terms of the 3 month protocol, there are other things to consider.... let’s say I’m on PrEP and feeling sexually liberated, and right after my quarterly testing for STDs, after testing negative for everything, I spend a week of , bareback orgies, a few bathhouses, had some fun in some dungeons, alleys, and strolls through parks... all bareback, all felching, all fun, and all “sex-positive”...(my next screening isn’t for 3 months) I’m popping my PrEP pills and feel “safe and protected” between then and the next three months I could have not only contracted a few STDs, but have also unknowingly passed them on to the numerous others I have slept with because: 1.) I am too “evolved” and free to use condoms 2.) I am “sex-positive”, and I can do what I want, and no one can judge me, and 3.) I took PrEP everyday, therefore I’m contributing to “safe sex.” This is my concern... it’s the equivalent of driving a car, and not using a seatbelt, because you have car insurance. You’re still not preventing other collisions... and your passengers are left to fend for themselves ?

[quote="MrMattBig, post: 1804261, member: 12625" And the creators of PReP intended for it to be used in conjunction with other safe sex practices. Ironically many of those who use this medication, see it as a license for barebacking, and other practices that have contributed to the uptick in the STDs that PReP does not protect people from.

Regardless of his math, his point still Makes sense. statistics are actually irrelevant in this matter. The WHO and CDC had concerns in the early stages of PrEP, that it’s popularity would result in an increase of STDs, as users wouldn’t use it as intended... and they were correct.

You’re calling people “Sex negative morons”.... Sir, you just “judged”, someone for having a set of beliefs and ideologies different than yours... That in fact, makes you just as judgmental as those that you seem to loathe.... And might I add, a hypocrite....

and from reading my post and your response, you seem a bit defensive and “triggered”. There was no offense intended towards you, but since you addressed my comments, I’d like for you to address your point further, if you don’t mind.

Please respectfully show me where I judged anyone in my initial statement above..... When you think about it, people like me actually get judged more. In fact... 1.) calling me puritanical and judgmental is a judgement... ?

I consider those terms to be part of the bullshit, new-fangled, philosophies of “anything goes”, and the idea that no one should be held accountable for their actions or behaviors... (and acknowledging it is considered “judging” ?) I’m not at all puritanical.... however, trying to figure out why people behave the way that they do (especially when it’s flat out reckless), is not sex negative... it’s calling a thing, a thing...

Oh of course... I’m also “judgmental”.... lol

exactly!!!

you are definitely representative of most PrEP users. Your ideas on “precautions”, risk, and “safe sex”, is spot on with most PrEP users for sure.

The newer generations are hooking up in record speeds, due to apps... they literally are ordering sex like ordering a happy meal from McDonald’s.... And now both straight and gays naively think condoms are useless, so the STDs are spreading.... humans now have less control and discernment when it comes to sex, than a dog in heat.

“Just another chronic disease”.... its not the common cold... and taking medication regularly for the rest of your life, and having side effects that could impact the functions of your organs isn’t something to take lightly either. I absolutely get the point of erasing the stigma of associated with having HIV, but it still should be taken very seriously as a disease. and we should take precautions seriously too .

Getting “easily” treated only works when the STD is detected. In many cases these STDs can be asymptomatic in men for longer periods of time while they are spreading them through careless activities. I don’t think that the issue is greater sex education, it’s the depletion of common sense. People seem to have this pseudo-intellectual-non-chalant, approach to sexual health, and it’s annoying and flat out infuriating. if you ever want to see how reckless people are, volunteer at a health care organization or free clinic. I did for one month and had to quit out of the temptation to tell people they are flat out idiots.... One guy came in, admitted he already had herpes, and after being tested, due to various symptoms, found out that he also contracted genitalia warts, syphyllis, and chlamydia... damned near the only thing he luckily didn’t have was HIV...he was proud to say he was popping his PrEP pills, nonetheless. and he also stated that he wouldn’t change his sexual practices either (condomless-bisexual-barebacking, with all holes “utilized”)

Easy answer to this: PrEP People are now carelessly barebacking like feral cats in heat, and because this pill prevents ONE disease, they stupidly see no use for condoms that protect from most of the other 8-10 infections. People have made claims that condoms aren’t 100% effective as a means to support not using anything.... (which is idiotic), but the fact is that when people were using condoms more, the STD rates were lower.

AA= African-American, formerly known as “black”

I’m so glad the story had a good ending. ☺️??

You’re right. This one could be appropriate: ?

I think we’ve all come across that friend at some point in our lives... a recurring, but predictable-sad story in-deed. What’s worse now days is that people don’t realize that their behavior is risky. And you can’t address its riskiness without being accused of being “judgmental”, so when I come across those who indulge with such ferocity and recklessness, I just smile, enjoy their adventures vicariously and hope the best for them.

I am quite optimistic, aren’t I? I can obviously see hope in the hopeless. ?

After reading some of your postings online, it makes me curious as to what type of person you are face to face.... I want you to become a “myth buster” in another instance and post something that’s kind, motivating, or just generally positive.... I’d love to be surprised.

The use of the word “persnickety”, gives you an automatic thumbs up!!! ??

Make sure to put “educated”, in quotes at all times on these forums... ????

If out of what I wrote, you picked that specific statement to address, you totally missed the full meaning of my posting.... or was that purposeful deflection ???

I find it ironic that if someone caught a disease from a white dude, they would never ever make a mass generalization about white men. It just never happens. They’d just chalk it up as an individual experience. Other races don’t get that luxury. Bull&@$” like this is how racial generalizations are made. And what people fail to understand is that for every other race, one person’s experience seems to result in “statistical” proof that “all”, of “those” people fall into a specific category (from hygiene, disease infestations, dick size, and intelligence) Soon enough, people will assume that all Brazilians have poor hygiene, which is what the OP alluded to specifically in his post. Generalizations aren’t cool. Ass is ass, clean is clean, and dirty is dirty, and all three of those descriptions fall under EVERY ethnic group.

“Poor hygiene they have over there” Really!?!? The last stereotype I’ve heard of people who have poor hygiene were actually Frenchmen... And it’s not appropriate to make blanket statements about them either... I wonder if any of these Brazilians you appropriate and use for “entertainment” know what you REALLY think of them? ? SHEESH