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By *ootyfruity OP   Couple
1 week ago

andover

So Iv joined fab guys as have wanted to start exploring my bi side.

So many guys want bareback and under no circumstances use condoms. This is because they are on PrEP and say they are protected.

But I don’t understand how they do not believe they will be free and clear of other Sti/std, there’s other permanent ones out there.

I want to explore my bi side, but this does scare me

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By *ophieslutTV/TS
1 week ago

Central

You will be able to make your preferences clear and find others who match. Those who use Prep will be testing for all testable STIs and may also use other prophylaxis treatments, preventing other potential infections. But the focus upfront on filtering out the inappropriate people who don't match your interests is, I assume, as easy there as it is here. I don't use that site, so don't have the experience with it. You could potentially meet men here, who may be better matches

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By *anonfire96Man
1 week ago

Mansfield

Prep doesn't protect you from any other sti. It helps reduce the risk of HIV , But it also makes guys more promiscuous because they believe they are protected. If you're unsure then don't go there. Even a recent clear sti test isn't a guarantee. Let's not forget you can also catch many nasty sti,s from unprotected oral sex.

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By (user no longer on site)
1 week ago

Some feel it is a risk they want to take.

Others are obsessively careful.

You'll find someone who matches your mindset.

Easiest way to decide is to consider the consequences for you and those you love if you did catch something.

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By *illingToHelpMan
1 week ago

Oldham or South Shore

There are other pre-exposure, and post-exposure prophylaxis treatments available to protect you from other stuff, too.

The big one, PrEP, protects against HIV. It is available for men who have sex with men (MSM) at most sexual health clinics. Also, people who already have HIV, can protect their partners simply by taking their medication. Someone with an undetectable viral load cannot pass the virus on during unprotected sex. Every person taking their medication will have an undetectable viral load.

People also like to use Doxycycline as protection for other transmissible infections. It has been proven that taking two doses of Doxycycline up to 48 hours after sexual contact effectively protects against chlamydia and gonorrhoea. Doxycycline is readily available, and posted out, when you fill in an online form from an online pharmacy.

Of course, these protections don’t cover you for everything, but it’s a good place to start. Speak to your sexual health nurse, who will be more than happy to discuss this issue with you, and will absolutely support you and put your mind at ease, which is a damn sight better than listening to the teenage-like level of understanding, misinformation, and hysteria about sexual health that you receive in these forums.

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By *a1970Man
1 week ago

East cork

Find what you want... Not someone's else bull.... And be particular.

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By *ackformore100Man
1 week ago

Tin town

Ointment is what you need

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By *ff_to_button_moonCouple
1 week ago

Button Moon (S.Central Hampshire)

Prep taken on an event basis (2-1-1) is a very good way to cover off the HIV risk for occasional bi (anal) play. It is our preferred option as an addition to using condoms (to deal with unlikely but possible condom failure) which are an essential for us (no bare penetrative sex with others). Unfortunately, to get it from a NHS clinic, you may need to state that you 'intend' to have unprotected m-m sex.

An advantage of prep or meeting with men who are on prep is the need to test every three months. Most couples don't test regularly, so this is a step forward. My wife and I stagger our testing, so essentially we are getting results every 6 weeks.

Doxypep has also been mentioned. Take this after an event and this will reduce (not remove) risk of catching various bacterial STIs. The physicians I have spoken to are very anti this as there is a big issue with over usage of antibiotics. Their recommendation is just to test regularly as if you do, any STI (aside from HIV hence the prep) that could be minimised with doxypep can be dealt with completely by a course of prescribed antibiotics before it had a chance to do any meaningful and lasting damage.

At the same time as getting prep sorted you can get your Hep vaccinations and depending on where you are in the country (or where you travel to be seen) you can also get M-Pox and HPV. At the moment, you need to go to London, Brighton or Manchester for M-Pox, but many NHS clinics are happy to see people from out of area (I firmly recommend Central Middlesex Hospital here). HPV isn't commonly available for makes over 45 now, but again is worth having (and can be given by some clinics after 45) as the NHS studies that resulted in the 45 cut-off were based solely around hetrosexual relationships.

So in summary, make an appointment at the Central Middlesex Hospital (quick and easy drive from Andover and you can park for free in Asda across the road), get your Prep, Hep, M-Pox, HPV and start testing regularly. Order some doxypep via Dr Fox online if you want that added protection and then off you go. This has been our preferred route, as whilst we only indulge in safe sex with others, adding in any bi play places a substantial added burden on working to protect the female as there are lots of nasties out there that could affect them more than the male.

Final word from the last physician I spoke to... Go enjoy yourself as you much as you can now as he estimates we have about 5yrs max before Gonorrhea becomes totally immune to the very antiquated antibiotics we have available here in the UK (there are better but the gov won't pay for them.

Happy (and safe) Fabbing

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By *ice136Man
3 days ago

HULL

The use of PReP has actually reduced sti infections because of more regular testing.

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By *sameetsMan
3 days ago

Hthye

@_ff_to_button_moon gave very concise information about Prep but you should not be pushed into having bb sex if you don’t feel comfortable with it. Do remember your sexual health comes first. Regular testing is the key. Be up front, ask the question when last were tested and talk openly about sexual health.

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By *ackformore100Man
3 days ago

Tin town


"The use of PReP has actually reduced sti infections because of more regular testing. "

Is there any evidence of that? The gov website shows infections increasing?

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By *iscreetfuncpl12Couple
3 days ago

Somerset


"The use of PReP has actually reduced sti infections because of more regular testing. "
A quick google search gives lots of links to clinical studies that say the exact opposite of that.

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By *idnight RamblerMan
3 days ago

Pershore

HPV is the one to watch. No symptoms for years, but a silent killer when it bites back with cancers of the genitals and throat.

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By *iltsTSgirlTV/TS
3 days ago

chichester


"The use of PReP has actually reduced sti infections because of more regular testing. A quick google search gives lots of links to clinical studies that say the exact opposite of that. "

Because more people are testing now post covid and covid dropped all sti transmission hugely for a duration to below normative levels.

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By *elly72Woman
3 days ago

glasgow

Just say no


" So Iv joined fab guys as have wanted to start exploring my bi side.

So many guys want bareback and under no circumstances use condoms. This is because they are on PrEP and say they are protected.

But I don’t understand how they do not believe they will be free and clear of other Sti/std, there’s other permanent ones out there.

I want to explore my bi side, but this does scare me"

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By *orny PTMan
22 hours ago

Peterborough

Read up on the subject. iCash and NHS and try to get an appointment so you can discuss it with a professional.

One man's adventure is another mans' misadventure.

Ask yourself this, 'What nasties will still get you even on prep?'

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By *ichardHereMan
19 hours ago

London

Buying prep for the purpose of engaging in bb is essentially prostitution. You are paying for sex.

Prep like all drugs also has side-effects known and unknown. Combined with financial burden, you are better off just meeting with someone who gets tested. As many ppl have said already, it only reduces the risk of the big bad std. Need to watch out for others.

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By *igsetMan
17 hours ago

london


"Buying prep for the purpose of engaging in bb is essentially prostitution. You are paying for sex.

Prep like all drugs also has side-effects known and unknown. Combined with financial burden, you are better off just meeting with someone who gets tested. As many ppl have said already, it only reduces the risk of the big bad std. Need to watch out for others."

Prep is free on the NHS

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