Syphilis is "skyrocketing" in rural America

[LivingnLA]

https://www.cnn.com/2019/04/19/health/syphilis-rural-clinics-partner/index.html

 

The spread of all major STDs/STIs has been a growing issue in cities around the world because of a variety of causes, including condom-less sexual activity. Safer sex is the responsibility of each and every sexually active human being. Know the risks and live responsibly because the people you have sex with may not be responsible or they may lie.

 

If you are sexually active, you should be tested at least annually for all major STDs/STIs. If you perform condom-less receptive anal or oral sexual activity you should make sure your testing includes chlamydia and gonorrhea swabs for your throat and anal cavity. Did you know most men are asymptomatic for most STDs/STIs? It is still smart to know the symptoms of the major STDs/STIs. Using condoms correctly substantially reduces the risk of transmission for all major STDs/STIs. Using PrEP further reduces the risk of HIV. Getting your vaccinations is a very good thing.

 

Please understand the risks of your choices. Rural America isn't automatically safer than big cities. Certain demographic and social-economic classes are much riskier than others because of a variety of factors. Some cities have much higher rates of infection for certain STDs/STIs.

 

Knowledge is power. Be responsible and live well while having sexy fun times!

Edited April 19, 2019 by LivingnLA

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https://www.cnn.com/2019/04/19/health/syphilis-rural-clinics-partner/index.html

 

The spread of all major STDs/STIs has been a growing issue in cities around the world because of condom-less sexual activity. Safer sex is the responsibility of each and every sexually active human being. Know the risks and live responsibly because the people you have sex with may not be responsible or they may lie.

 

If you are sexually active, you should be tested at least annually for all major STDs/STIs. If you perform condom-less receptive anal or oral sexual activity you should make sure your testing includes chlamydia and gonorrhea swabs for your throat and anal cavity. Did you know most men are asymptomatic for most STDs/STIs? It is still smart to know the symptoms of the major STDs/STIs. Using condoms correctly substantially reduces the risk of transmission for all major STDs/STIs. Using PrEP further reduces the risk of HIV. Getting your vaccinations is a very good thing.

 

Please understand the risks of your choices. Rural America isn't automatically safer than big cities. Certain demographic and social-economic classes are much riskier than others because of a variety of factors. Some cities have much higher rates of infection for certain STDs/STIs.

 

Knowledge is power. Be responsible and live well while having sexy fun times!

 

“‘Oh, no, honey, only hookers get syphilis,’ he said one rural doctor told a patient who asked if she had the STD after spotting a lesion.”

 

Oh man, that made me laugh.