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By (user no longer on site) OP   
over a year ago

How many people on here have encountered someone with an std ??? It's bound to cross minds after every meet

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By *j47Man
over a year ago

limerick


"How many people on here have encountered someone with an std ??? It's bound to cross minds after every meet"

Hence the more active u are the more testing u do

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By (user no longer on site) OP   
over a year ago

Hpv dosent get stopped by condoms .....I think U just have to make judgement call

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By *owdyBoobyMan
over a year ago

limerick


"Hpv dosent get stopped by condoms .....I think U just have to make judgement call "

Can get alot of things by just mouth to mouth kissing.

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

i often wonder how many here are regularly tested , a lot of people seem to be absolutely clueless about the risks they and others are taking, all you can do is protect yourself .

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago


"Hpv dosent get stopped by condoms .....I think U just have to make judgement call

Can get alot of things by just mouth to mouth kissing."

Now you tell me

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

Anytime u see a status that says "taking time out for awhile, no more meets"... That means they got an std and have to wait for it to clear up before they can get back on the horse lol just kidding hehe

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By *owdyBoobyMan
over a year ago

limerick


"Hpv dosent get stopped by condoms .....I think U just have to make judgement call

Can get alot of things by just mouth to mouth kissing.

Now you tell me "

Imo the pros outway the cons 10 fold.

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

There are a bunch of stats on the Irish disease control websites.

For example the HIV rate is steady in the gay community, but growing int he bisexual community so bisexual women and men should take extra care.

The HIV rate in the black community is near epidemic rates.

Then you have less serious stds which seem to be pretty common. Irish people seem to be pretty relaxed about catching the clap or hpv compared to other places I have been.

So it boils down to risk, the riskier the behaviour of the people you have sex with the greater your risk.

Enough people on here lie about their sexuality, lie about who they have been with, lie about doing bareback that you have to take your own safety seriously.

You have to assume that the person you are meeting just came from a high risk event and did something crazy in the heat of the moment.

Chances are some people on here have hiv, chances are someone you have been with has had to take a dose of antibiotics to clear something up or been with someone who has had to clear something up.

But you can manage the risks involved so its nothing to freak out about.

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

Look I'm just going to say it there's no such thing as stds it's stis and it's everyone's responsibility to look after their health

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago


"Anytime u see a status that says "taking time out for awhile, no more meets"... That means they got an std and have to wait for it to clear up before they can get back on the horse lol just kidding hehe "

Or it could mean exactly what it says!! It could be family priorities/work issuss or just the fact they are fed up with shite here and need a break...ffs!!!

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago


"Anytime u see a status that says "taking time out for awhile, no more meets"... That means they got an std and have to wait for it to clear up before they can get back on the horse lol just kidding hehe

Or it could mean exactly what it says!! It could be family priorities/work issuss or just the fact they are fed up with shite here and need a break...ffs!!! "

JUST KIDDING...... did you miss that part

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

STD and jumping to assumptions regarding status updates are no joking matter!

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By *owdyBoobyMan
over a year ago

limerick


"Look I'm just going to say it there's no such thing as stds it's stis and it's everyone's responsibility to look after their health"

A bit before your time lad.

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago


"STD and jumping to assumptions regarding status updates are no joking matter!"

Ur taken this very personally.... What did you catch? Lol

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago


"Look I'm just going to say it there's no such thing as stds it's stis and it's everyone's responsibility to look after their health

A bit before your time lad."

I just wish people would use the correct term ffs

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

I've been told by a girl here on Fab that she knows at least one bi women, meeting M/F and she has Herpes!!!

I think Herpes are only spread when a sore is weeping!!! (open to correction)

Easly spotted in a bright room with no distractions, what about a dimly lit room with distractions everywhere!!!!

In the words of Homer

"Minima Maxima Sunt"??

This could be bitchiness too??

Point is it takes two to be responsible but in some case of Gangbang 5,10,20,etc

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

I thunk we might have scared the poor lad lol

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago


"I thunk we might have scared the poor lad lol "

Who was it? I can't remember now

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

I have no idea , all i know is after all we said he left

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

good riddance to him

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

Must have been a quick survey type study for college

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

Hahaha it could have been and all

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago


"Must have been a quick survey type study for college "

Ahh no you need to say that if it is, trust me I'm a student

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By *j47Man
over a year ago

limerick


"Must have been a quick survey type study for college

Ahh no you need to say that if it is, trust me I'm a student "
and everybody tells the truth here

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago


"Must have been a quick survey type study for college

Ahh no you need to say that if it is, trust me I'm a student and everybody tells the truth here"

I've never told a lie

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

He didnt last long lol .

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

He was giving out yesterday over a girl that had too many veris and how it was like Russian roulette maybe it all got a bit too much for him poor chap

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

Fab is not for everyone

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago


"He was giving out yesterday over a girl that had too many veris and how it was like Russian roulette maybe it all got a bit too much for him poor chap "

pmsl maybe it did lol.

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago


"Fab is not for everyone "

Its certainly not lol.

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

What is an STI?

An STI (formerly called an STD) is an infection that can be passed from one person to another through sexual intercourse (vaginal, anal or oral). What types of STIs are there?

The most common STIs are as follows :

Chlamydia

Chlamydia is one of the most common sexually transmitted infections. If left untreated, it can cause pelvic inflammatory disease (P.I.D.) in women which can result in infertility, chronic pelvic pain and ectopic pregnancies. It is known as the 'silent disease' as up to 75% of women and 50% of men can have no symptoms at all. Common symptoms include abnormal vaginal discharge, pain on passing urine, pelvic pain, pain during intercourse, irregular vaginal bleeding. Testing can be done on a urine sample or by taking a swab from the cervix and it is easily treatable with antibiotics.

Anogenital Warts

Warts are a very common sexually transmitted infection. They present usually as non- painful lumps anywhere on the genital area and are caused by the HPV virus. This virus can live in the body for many years and people can carry the virus and not know it. Different strains of the virus can cause either external warts or cervical cancer/pre-cancerous cells. Although there is no cure for HPV, there are treatments for external warts including cryotherapy ('freezing treatment')

Gonorrhoea

Gonorrhoea is a bacterial infection in the genital area which can cause vaginal discharge, pelvic pain, penile discharge or pain on passing urine. Like Chlamydia, it can have no symptoms at all and cause pelvic inflammatory disease (P.I.D.) which in turn can lead to infertility, chronic pelvic pain and infertility. Testing can be done on a urine sample or by taking a swab. If diagnosed, it ican be cured with antibiotics but is becoming increasingly resistant to treatment.

Genital Herpes

Genital herpes is a viral infection which is easily transmitted from person to person. It is caused by the herpes simplex virus which can live around the lips or mouth causing 'cold-sores', or in the genital area causing genital herpes. It causes ulcerated, often painful lesions/blisters around the genital area. Diagnosis is made by visual inspection or by taking a swab. There is no cure for genital herpes but out-breaks can be treated with anti-viral medications.

H.I.V. (Human Immunodeficiency Virus)

H.I.V. is a virus that can cause Acquired Immune Deficiency Syndrome (A.I.D.S.). It can be transmitted by sexual intercourse and stays in the body for life, attacking your immune system so that you are unable to fight infections. It is diagnosed by a blood test and requires life-long treatment and monitoring.

Syphilis

Syphilis is transmitted by direct contact with a syphilis sore or lesion and is caused by the bacterium treponema pallidum. Ulcers can be found in the genital area and also in the mouth/around the lips. There are 3 stages of the disease and it develops over years. If treated with antibiotics in the early stage it can be cured. It is diagnosed on a simple blood test but if left untreated, it can spread in the bloodstream and cause many problems in different parts of the body.

Trichomoniasis

Trichomoniasis is a sexually transmitted infection that can cause vaginal discharge in women and discharge from the penis in men. It is often without symptoms but can be passed from person to person during sexual contact. It is easily treatable with antibiotics.

Hepatitis B

Hepatitis B is a viral infection that can be transmitted by sexual intercourse and can cause inflammation of the liver. It can also be transmitted by sharing needles for drug use, from a mother to her baby and from tattoos with unsterilised tools. It usually has no symptoms but can cause serious liver disease. Diagnosis is by a blood test.

Pubic Lice

Pubic lice are tiny insects that live on the hair in the pubic area. They attach strongly to the hair and are not removed by normal washing or brushing. The main symptom is itch and they can be passed on by close genital contact. Treatment is with a specialized cream or lotion.

Some infections in the genital area are not classed as STIs –

Thrush

Molluscum Contagiosum

Scabies

Bacterial Vaginosis

Please feel free to correct any of the above - I posted the above on another site

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

I guess OP had an std

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago


"STD and jumping to assumptions regarding status updates are no joking matter!

Ur taken this very personally.... What did you catch? Lol"

nothing!! I take breaks from this shite regularly for my own reasons

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago


"What is an STI?

An STI (formerly called an STD) is an infection that can be passed from one person to another through sexual intercourse (vaginal, anal or oral). What types of STIs are there?

The most common STIs are as follows :

Chlamydia

Chlamydia is one of the most common sexually transmitted infections. If left untreated, it can cause pelvic inflammatory disease (P.I.D.) in women which can result in infertility, chronic pelvic pain and ectopic pregnancies. It is known as the 'silent disease' as up to 75% of women and 50% of men can have no symptoms at all. Common symptoms include abnormal vaginal discharge, pain on passing urine, pelvic pain, pain during intercourse, irregular vaginal bleeding. Testing can be done on a urine sample or by taking a swab from the cervix and it is easily treatable with antibiotics.

Anogenital Warts

Warts are a very common sexually transmitted infection. They present usually as non- painful lumps anywhere on the genital area and are caused by the HPV virus. This virus can live in the body for many years and people can carry the virus and not know it. Different strains of the virus can cause either external warts or cervical cancer/pre-cancerous cells. Although there is no cure for HPV, there are treatments for external warts including cryotherapy ('freezing treatment')

Gonorrhoea

Gonorrhoea is a bacterial infection in the genital area which can cause vaginal discharge, pelvic pain, penile discharge or pain on passing urine. Like Chlamydia, it can have no symptoms at all and cause pelvic inflammatory disease (P.I.D.) which in turn can lead to infertility, chronic pelvic pain and infertility. Testing can be done on a urine sample or by taking a swab. If diagnosed, it ican be cured with antibiotics but is becoming increasingly resistant to treatment.

Genital Herpes

Genital herpes is a viral infection which is easily transmitted from person to person. It is caused by the herpes simplex virus which can live around the lips or mouth causing 'cold-sores', or in the genital area causing genital herpes. It causes ulcerated, often painful lesions/blisters around the genital area. Diagnosis is made by visual inspection or by taking a swab. There is no cure for genital herpes but out-breaks can be treated with anti-viral medications.

H.I.V. (Human Immunodeficiency Virus)

H.I.V. is a virus that can cause Acquired Immune Deficiency Syndrome (A.I.D.S.). It can be transmitted by sexual intercourse and stays in the body for life, attacking your immune system so that you are unable to fight infections. It is diagnosed by a blood test and requires life-long treatment and monitoring.

Syphilis

Syphilis is transmitted by direct contact with a syphilis sore or lesion and is caused by the bacterium treponema pallidum. Ulcers can be found in the genital area and also in the mouth/around the lips. There are 3 stages of the disease and it develops over years. If treated with antibiotics in the early stage it can be cured. It is diagnosed on a simple blood test but if left untreated, it can spread in the bloodstream and cause many problems in different parts of the body.

Trichomoniasis

Trichomoniasis is a sexually transmitted infection that can cause vaginal discharge in women and discharge from the penis in men. It is often without symptoms but can be passed from person to person during sexual contact. It is easily treatable with antibiotics.

Hepatitis B

Hepatitis B is a viral infection that can be transmitted by sexual intercourse and can cause inflammation of the liver. It can also be transmitted by sharing needles for drug use, from a mother to her baby and from tattoos with unsterilised tools. It usually has no symptoms but can cause serious liver disease. Diagnosis is by a blood test.

Pubic Lice

Pubic lice are tiny insects that live on the hair in the pubic area. They attach strongly to the hair and are not removed by normal washing or brushing. The main symptom is itch and they can be passed on by close genital contact. Treatment is with a specialized cream or lotion.

Some infections in the genital area are not classed as STIs –

Thrush

Molluscum Contagiosum

Scabies

Bacterial Vaginosis

Please feel free to correct any of the above - I posted the above on another site "

Pretty much spot on, at least you didn't say drippy mickey

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By *ehallMan
over a year ago

dublin 24

it can be boring here ok and their is a lot of fooking time wasters pity fab cant root them or booth them out

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By *owdyBoobyMan
over a year ago

limerick


"He didnt last long lol . "

Premature sti questionaire party op gone disappeared vamoose

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

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By *onegal DuoCouple
over a year ago

donegal


"What is an STI?

An STI (formerly called an STD) is an infection that can be passed from one person to another through sexual intercourse (vaginal, anal or oral). What types of STIs are there?

The most common STIs are as follows :

Chlamydia

Chlamydia is one of the most common sexually transmitted infections. If left untreated, it can cause pelvic inflammatory disease (P.I.D.) in women which can result in infertility, chronic pelvic pain and ectopic pregnancies. It is known as the 'silent disease' as up to 75% of women and 50% of men can have no symptoms at all. Common symptoms include abnormal vaginal discharge, pain on passing urine, pelvic pain, pain during intercourse, irregular vaginal bleeding. Testing can be done on a urine sample or by taking a swab from the cervix and it is easily treatable with antibiotics.

Anogenital Warts

Warts are a very common sexually transmitted infection. They present usually as non- painful lumps anywhere on the genital area and are caused by the HPV virus. This virus can live in the body for many years and people can carry the virus and not know it. Different strains of the virus can cause either external warts or cervical cancer/pre-cancerous cells. Although there is no cure for HPV, there are treatments for external warts including cryotherapy ('freezing treatment')

Gonorrhoea

Gonorrhoea is a bacterial infection in the genital area which can cause vaginal discharge, pelvic pain, penile discharge or pain on passing urine. Like Chlamydia, it can have no symptoms at all and cause pelvic inflammatory disease (P.I.D.) which in turn can lead to infertility, chronic pelvic pain and infertility. Testing can be done on a urine sample or by taking a swab. If diagnosed, it ican be cured with antibiotics but is becoming increasingly resistant to treatment.

Genital Herpes

Genital herpes is a viral infection which is easily transmitted from person to person. It is caused by the herpes simplex virus which can live around the lips or mouth causing 'cold-sores', or in the genital area causing genital herpes. It causes ulcerated, often painful lesions/blisters around the genital area. Diagnosis is made by visual inspection or by taking a swab. There is no cure for genital herpes but out-breaks can be treated with anti-viral medications.

H.I.V. (Human Immunodeficiency Virus)

H.I.V. is a virus that can cause Acquired Immune Deficiency Syndrome (A.I.D.S.). It can be transmitted by sexual intercourse and stays in the body for life, attacking your immune system so that you are unable to fight infections. It is diagnosed by a blood test and requires life-long treatment and monitoring.

Syphilis

Syphilis is transmitted by direct contact with a syphilis sore or lesion and is caused by the bacterium treponema pallidum. Ulcers can be found in the genital area and also in the mouth/around the lips. There are 3 stages of the disease and it develops over years. If treated with antibiotics in the early stage it can be cured. It is diagnosed on a simple blood test but if left untreated, it can spread in the bloodstream and cause many problems in different parts of the body.

Trichomoniasis

Trichomoniasis is a sexually transmitted infection that can cause vaginal discharge in women and discharge from the penis in men. It is often without symptoms but can be passed from person to person during sexual contact. It is easily treatable with antibiotics.

Hepatitis B

Hepatitis B is a viral infection that can be transmitted by sexual intercourse and can cause inflammation of the liver. It can also be transmitted by sharing needles for drug use, from a mother to her baby and from tattoos with unsterilised tools. It usually has no symptoms but can cause serious liver disease. Diagnosis is by a blood test.

Pubic Lice

Pubic lice are tiny insects that live on the hair in the pubic area. They attach strongly to the hair and are not removed by normal washing or brushing. The main symptom is itch and they can be passed on by close genital contact. Treatment is with a specialized cream or lotion.

Some infections in the genital area are not classed as STIs –

Thrush

Molluscum Contagiosum

Scabies

Bacterial Vaginosis

Please feel free to correct any of the above - I posted the above on another site

Pretty much spot on, at least you didn't say drippy mickey "

Dear Jasus, after readin that i'm startin wearin double boxers & double Trousers & meetin no one

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By *j47Man
over a year ago

limerick


"What is an STI?

An STI (formerly called an STD) is an infection that can be passed from one person to another through sexual intercourse (vaginal, anal or oral). What types of STIs are there?

The most common STIs are as follows :

Chlamydia

Chlamydia is one of the most common sexually transmitted infections. If left untreated, it can cause pelvic inflammatory disease (P.I.D.) in women which can result in infertility, chronic pelvic pain and ectopic pregnancies. It is known as the 'silent disease' as up to 75% of women and 50% of men can have no symptoms at all. Common symptoms include abnormal vaginal discharge, pain on passing urine, pelvic pain, pain during intercourse, irregular vaginal bleeding. Testing can be done on a urine sample or by taking a swab from the cervix and it is easily treatable with antibiotics.

Anogenital Warts

Warts are a very common sexually transmitted infection. They present usually as non- painful lumps anywhere on the genital area and are caused by the HPV virus. This virus can live in the body for many years and people can carry the virus and not know it. Different strains of the virus can cause either external warts or cervical cancer/pre-cancerous cells. Although there is no cure for HPV, there are treatments for external warts including cryotherapy ('freezing treatment')

Gonorrhoea

Gonorrhoea is a bacterial infection in the genital area which can cause vaginal discharge, pelvic pain, penile discharge or pain on passing urine. Like Chlamydia, it can have no symptoms at all and cause pelvic inflammatory disease (P.I.D.) which in turn can lead to infertility, chronic pelvic pain and infertility. Testing can be done on a urine sample or by taking a swab. If diagnosed, it ican be cured with antibiotics but is becoming increasingly resistant to treatment.

Genital Herpes

Genital herpes is a viral infection which is easily transmitted from person to person. It is caused by the herpes simplex virus which can live around the lips or mouth causing 'cold-sores', or in the genital area causing genital herpes. It causes ulcerated, often painful lesions/blisters around the genital area. Diagnosis is made by visual inspection or by taking a swab. There is no cure for genital herpes but out-breaks can be treated with anti-viral medications.

H.I.V. (Human Immunodeficiency Virus)

H.I.V. is a virus that can cause Acquired Immune Deficiency Syndrome (A.I.D.S.). It can be transmitted by sexual intercourse and stays in the body for life, attacking your immune system so that you are unable to fight infections. It is diagnosed by a blood test and requires life-long treatment and monitoring.

Syphilis

Syphilis is transmitted by direct contact with a syphilis sore or lesion and is caused by the bacterium treponema pallidum. Ulcers can be found in the genital area and also in the mouth/around the lips. There are 3 stages of the disease and it develops over years. If treated with antibiotics in the early stage it can be cured. It is diagnosed on a simple blood test but if left untreated, it can spread in the bloodstream and cause many problems in different parts of the body.

Trichomoniasis

Trichomoniasis is a sexually transmitted infection that can cause vaginal discharge in women and discharge from the penis in men. It is often without symptoms but can be passed from person to person during sexual contact. It is easily treatable with antibiotics.

Hepatitis B

Hepatitis B is a viral infection that can be transmitted by sexual intercourse and can cause inflammation of the liver. It can also be transmitted by sharing needles for drug use, from a mother to her baby and from tattoos with unsterilised tools. It usually has no symptoms but can cause serious liver disease. Diagnosis is by a blood test.

Pubic Lice

Pubic lice are tiny insects that live on the hair in the pubic area. They attach strongly to the hair and are not removed by normal washing or brushing. The main symptom is itch and they can be passed on by close genital contact. Treatment is with a specialized cream or lotion.

Some infections in the genital area are not classed as STIs –

Thrush

Molluscum Contagiosum

Scabies

Bacterial Vaginosis

Please feel free to correct any of the above - I posted the above on another site

Pretty much spot on, at least you didn't say drippy mickey

Dear Jasus, after readin that i'm startin wearin double boxers & double Trousers & meetin no one "

And u could still catch a cold

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By *irst officerMan
over a year ago

Naas

Durex should come up with some full body armour...

Everything in life has a risk and you can only take precaution to prevent these problems.

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago


"I guess OP had an std "

Nope I didn't !! but education is a good thing !!

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago


"I guess OP had an std

Nope I didn't !! but education is a good thing !! "
are you the OP?

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By *hrisboobymanMan
over a year ago

Newtownabbey

Yep suit of armour is the only way, at least you'll always be hard!

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By *heelofTimeCouple
over a year ago

Two Rivers


"What is an STI?

An STI (formerly called an STD) is an infection that can be passed from one person to another through sexual intercourse (vaginal, anal or oral). What types of STIs are there?

The most common STIs are as follows :

Chlamydia

Chlamydia is one of the most common sexually transmitted infections. If left untreated, it can cause pelvic inflammatory disease (P.I.D.) in women which can result in infertility, chronic pelvic pain and ectopic pregnancies. It is known as the 'silent disease' as up to 75% of women and 50% of men can have no symptoms at all. Common symptoms include abnormal vaginal discharge, pain on passing urine, pelvic pain, pain during intercourse, irregular vaginal bleeding. Testing can be done on a urine sample or by taking a swab from the cervix and it is easily treatable with antibiotics.

Anogenital Warts

Warts are a very common sexually transmitted infection. They present usually as non- painful lumps anywhere on the genital area and are caused by the HPV virus. This virus can live in the body for many years and people can carry the virus and not know it. Different strains of the virus can cause either external warts or cervical cancer/pre-cancerous cells. Although there is no cure for HPV, there are treatments for external warts including cryotherapy ('freezing treatment')

Gonorrhoea

Gonorrhoea is a bacterial infection in the genital area which can cause vaginal discharge, pelvic pain, penile discharge or pain on passing urine. Like Chlamydia, it can have no symptoms at all and cause pelvic inflammatory disease (P.I.D.) which in turn can lead to infertility, chronic pelvic pain and infertility. Testing can be done on a urine sample or by taking a swab. If diagnosed, it ican be cured with antibiotics but is becoming increasingly resistant to treatment.

Genital Herpes

Genital herpes is a viral infection which is easily transmitted from person to person. It is caused by the herpes simplex virus which can live around the lips or mouth causing 'cold-sores', or in the genital area causing genital herpes. It causes ulcerated, often painful lesions/blisters around the genital area. Diagnosis is made by visual inspection or by taking a swab. There is no cure for genital herpes but out-breaks can be treated with anti-viral medications.

H.I.V. (Human Immunodeficiency Virus)

H.I.V. is a virus that can cause Acquired Immune Deficiency Syndrome (A.I.D.S.). It can be transmitted by sexual intercourse and stays in the body for life, attacking your immune system so that you are unable to fight infections. It is diagnosed by a blood test and requires life-long treatment and monitoring.

Syphilis

Syphilis is transmitted by direct contact with a syphilis sore or lesion and is caused by the bacterium treponema pallidum. Ulcers can be found in the genital area and also in the mouth/around the lips. There are 3 stages of the disease and it develops over years. If treated with antibiotics in the early stage it can be cured. It is diagnosed on a simple blood test but if left untreated, it can spread in the bloodstream and cause many problems in different parts of the body.

Trichomoniasis

Trichomoniasis is a sexually transmitted infection that can cause vaginal discharge in women and discharge from the penis in men. It is often without symptoms but can be passed from person to person during sexual contact. It is easily treatable with antibiotics.

Hepatitis B

Hepatitis B is a viral infection that can be transmitted by sexual intercourse and can cause inflammation of the liver. It can also be transmitted by sharing needles for drug use, from a mother to her baby and from tattoos with unsterilised tools. It usually has no symptoms but can cause serious liver disease. Diagnosis is by a blood test.

Pubic Lice

Pubic lice are tiny insects that live on the hair in the pubic area. They attach strongly to the hair and are not removed by normal washing or brushing. The main symptom is itch and they can be passed on by close genital contact. Treatment is with a specialized cream or lotion.

Some infections in the genital area are not classed as STIs –

Thrush

Molluscum Contagiosum

Scabies

Bacterial Vaginosis

Please feel free to correct any of the above - I posted the above on another site "

Right on the button healthcare professional here

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