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    I can't believe there isn't a thread on here about this already!!
    Since I'm not a doctor, I will be posting links to info and resources for different US states.
    But first, a note about my own personal experience-
    I had HPV. yes, "HAD". Even though there's not a cure for it, per se, when I was diagnosed the doctor told me that the female body usually clears the hpv up on its own within a few years. And, 4 years after diagnosis, I'm hpv-free.
    I had an HIV scare a few years ago, with a boyfriend who decided to experiment on the side, and, even though we aren't necessarily "porn stars" who sleep with a lot of people, it's still really important to know your body and know the CORRECT information about certain STDs.

    HIV/AIDS
    Some crazy myths I've heard about HIV-
    "You can get HIV just from kissing someone who's infected"--> false
    --HIV is transmitted in blood, semen, vaginal fluids, and breast milk-- NOT spit!
    and here are some others: http://www.womenshealth.gov/hiv-aids...t-hiv-aids.cfm
    Resources: How you get it, symptoms, how its spread
    http://www.plannedparenthood.org/hea...-aids-4264.htm
    http://www.webmd.com/hiv-aids/top-10...about-hiv-aids
    http://www.cdc.gov/hiv/
    http://www.womenshealth.gov/hiv-aids/what-is-hiv-aids/

    How to get tested for HIV:
    They just came out with this at-home testing kit: oraquick.com
    But ALL testing should be finalized by a professional!!!
    Planned Parenthood does testing: http://www.plannedparenthood.org/health-center/
    just input your state.
    There are also individual, independent, confidential testing sites within certain states. Just Google your state and "HIV testing".

    HPV (aka Genital Warts)
    This one is pretty common, but can be really dangerous, as it can cause cervical cancer in women.
    The genital warts are the symptom of having the HPV virus.
    Resources:
    http://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pubmedhealth/PMH0001889/
    http://www.cdc.gov/std/hpv/stdfact-hpv.htm
    http://www.plannedparenthood.org/hea...x/hpv-4272.htm
    HPV and Men: http://www.cdc.gov/std/hpv/stdfact-hpv-and-men.htm

    Getting Tested:
    http://www.plannedparenthood.org/health-center/
    http://www.cdc.gov/cancer/cervical/b.../screening.htm
    And again, search for your state and "HPV testing"

    Chlamydia
    Easily treated
    Resources:
    http://www.plannedparenthood.org/hea...mydia-4266.htm
    http://www.webmd.com/sexual-conditions/guide/chlamydia
    http://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pubmedhealth/PMH0002321/
    http://www.cdc.gov/std/chlamydia/stdfact-chlamydia.htm

    Getting tested:
    Planned Parenthood clinic: http://www.plannedparenthood.org/health-center/
    or search your state for an independent testing center, or go to your doctor.

    Gonorrhea

    Resources:
    http://www.plannedparenthood.org/hea...rrhea-4269.htm
    http://www.cdc.gov/std/gonorrhea/default.htm
    http://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pubmedhealth/PMH0004526/

    Getting tested:
    Planned Parenthood clinic: http://www.plannedparenthood.org/health-center/
    or search your state for an independent testing center, or go to your doctor.

    Herpes:

    Resources:
    http://www.cdc.gov/std/Herpes/default.htm
    http://www.plannedparenthood.org/hea...erpes-4271.htm
    http://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pubmedhealth/PMH0001860/

    Getting Tested:
    Planned Parenthood clinic: http://www.plannedparenthood.org/health-center/
    or search your state for an independent testing center, or go to your doctor.

    Syphilis
    Easily cured during early stages!

    Resources:
    http://www.cdc.gov/std/syphilis/default.htm
    http://www.plannedparenthood.org/hea...hilis-4281.htm

    Getting Tested:
    Planned Parenthood clinic: http://www.plannedparenthood.org/health-center/
    or search your state for an independent testing center, or go to your doctor.

    Hepatitis

    Resources:
    http://www.cdc.gov/hepatitis/PublicInfo.htm#whatIsHep
    Hepatitis B info: http://www.plannedparenthood.org/hea...tis-b-4270.htm

    Getting Tested:
    Planned Parenthood clinic: http://www.plannedparenthood.org/health-center/
    or search your state for an independent testing center, or go to your doctor.

    OTHER STDs:
    http://www.cdc.gov/std/general/other.htm

    Be safe ladies!

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    I once had Chlamydia (like, way before I started doing anything "adult industry" related). Thanks for posting this. Very useful.





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    great post. i hear so many myths about HIV, and as it is the most feared people really need to get educated..also a lot of people are really misinformed about HPV and get the two confused

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    I cannot stress enough make sure you get a pap smear. Too many women die from cervical cancer. Early detection is key. I have hpv and I had to have a leep to remove moderate dysplasia. The doc told me if I waited another yr I prob would have developed cancer.

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    on the other hand, there are some disturbing new developments ...

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    I'm actually really worried about the new links they've found with HPV and throat cancer.



    How are you supposed to be screened for that? Wait until its too late? As someone who woke up one day with lymph nodes swollen to the size of golf balls and no voice for the new few months, its not exactly convenient to wait until its too late to treat something and end up having to declare bankruptcy over the medical bills that arise from 1.) treatment, and 2.) not being able to work for a long time.

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    Quote Originally Posted by GlamourRouge View Post
    I'm actually really worried about the new links they've found with HPV and throat cancer.

    http://www.nytimes.com/2011/10/04/he...4hpv.html?_r=0

    How are you supposed to be screened for that? Wait until its too late? As someone who woke up one day with lymph nodes swollen to the size of golf balls and no voice for the new few months, its not exactly convenient to wait until its too late to treat something and end up having to declare bankruptcy over the medical bills that arise from 1.) treatment, and 2.) not being able to work for a long time.
    Sorry for the bump- but kinda forgot I started this thread. Lol.
    As for that article- "Researchers think the trend may be attributable to increases in oral sex, particularly among younger people who think it is safer than intercourse. " which I basically took as them saying they think having oral sex with an infected person may be the cause of this. Great link though- nice to be aware of it, just in case!

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    I'm glad this thread was started! I've personally had three scares-
    A friend and her boyfriend tested positive for gonorrhea, and he said he got it from me during a hookup.
    An ex claimed he had chlamydia (several people doubt that he really did, at least at that time, but that's a different story) and could only have gotten it from me.
    Another friend that I had a threesome with told a mutual friend that he saw a doc about some "strange bumps" he got after our time together, and that the doctor said it was "most likely herpes or HPV" but didn't do any testing.

    I get tested frequently -- every six months, except when I've been with the same partner since my last test -- and especially after these scares, and have always tested negative for everything. And when I say "everything", I mean everything from BV to HIV. But I found this thread because I'm seriously freaked out by HPV above all else.
    I've been tested since my last partner, but have recently begun a long distance relationship with a wonderful guy that I won't be intimate with until the summer. He says that he's never had sex without a condom and we're both incredibly excited about sharing that first experience together. We've even discussed getting tested before seeing each other and sharing our results (plus proof of my birth control) before sleeping together, both to be safe and as a "trust exercise". But HPV can show no symptoms, lay dormant and give false negatives until it resurfaces, and I'm sure that I've been exposed at some point since 80% of women will get at least one form in their lifetime. I would feel utterly humiliated and guilty if I was a symptom-less carrier for a strain that gave him warts or something!

    How do I broach the subject of us possibly both getting the Gardasil vaccine without weirding him out?
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    Quote Originally Posted by Naida View Post
    I'm glad this thread was started! I've personally had three scares-
    A friend and her boyfriend tested positive for gonorrhea, and he said he got it from me during a hookup.
    An ex claimed he had chlamydia (several people doubt that he really did, at least at that time, but that's a different story) and could only have gotten it from me.
    Another friend that I had a threesome with told a mutual friend that he saw a doc about some "strange bumps" he got after our time together, and that the doctor said it was "most likely herpes or HPV" but didn't do any testing.

    I get tested frequently -- every six months, except when I've been with the same partner since my last test -- and especially after these scares, and have always tested negative for everything. And when I say "everything", I mean everything from BV to HIV. But I found this thread because I'm seriously freaked out by HPV above all else.
    I've been tested since my last partner, but have recently begun a long distance relationship with a wonderful guy that I won't be intimate with until the summer. He says that he's never had sex without a condom and we're both incredibly excited about sharing that first experience together. We've even discussed getting tested before seeing each other and sharing our results (plus proof of my birth control) before sleeping together, both to be safe and as a "trust exercise". But HPV can show no symptoms, lay dormant and give false negatives until it resurfaces, and I'm sure that I've been exposed at some point since 80% of women will get at least one form in their lifetime. I would feel utterly humiliated and guilty if I was a symptom-less carrier for a strain that gave him warts or something!

    How do I broach the subject of us possibly both getting the Gardasil vaccine without weirding him out?
    I am assuming that he knows that you have been with other guys so there is no reason that he should be weirded out by it. It is a good idea for him to get the vaccine since HPV is linked to several cancers. A few years ago I got the vaccine and had to pay for it out of pocket since I was over the age that my insurance company covers it for. Even though I had been with a bunch of women I had only had sex without a condom with my ex fiance so I figured I would be worth while to get the vaccine incase I was not exposed to the strains covered by the vaccine.

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    Quote Originally Posted by Naida View Post
    How do I broach the subject of us possibly both getting the Gardasil vaccine without weirding him out?
    I thought only women could get Gardasil? From my understanding, men can't do anything to prevent getting it, and have no way to test to see if they have it.

    Also, Gardasil only prevents like 4 forms of HPV, and aren't there like 20 forms? That's why I opted against it. Plus, I've heard of people getting HPV anyway after getting the vaccine. It also creeps me out injecting a dead virus into my body. Plus, I'm pretty sure that HPV can mutate, hence the many different strains. Just my thoughts/opinion though.

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    Quote Originally Posted by caitir View Post
    OTHER STDs:


    Be safe ladies!
    I had no idea scabies was considered an STD. Random. Wouldn't things like ringworm be considered an STD too then? Can you get ringworm in that area? lol

    Where does BV fall on the STD spectrum? I have had that several times, but that's the only one I've had if its even considered one. I've always had a pH body abnormality issue though.

    Also, why are STDs so stigmatized? It makes no sense. ANYONE could get one from ANYONE. No one is going to knowingly go out and get an STD. Lol our world.

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    Quote Originally Posted by GlamourRouge View Post
    I thought only women could get Gardasil? From my understanding, men can't do anything to prevent getting it, and have no way to test to see if they have it.

    Also, Gardasil only prevents like 4 forms of HPV, and aren't there like 20 forms? That's why I opted against it. Plus, I've heard of people getting HPV anyway after getting the vaccine. It also creeps me out injecting a dead virus into my body. Plus, I'm pretty sure that HPV can mutate, hence the many different strains. Just my thoughts/opinion though.
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    It's amazing how much misinformation is out there on this subject. Men CAN get a Gardasil injection even if they are over 26 -- if a doctor or a clinic will provide it for them. It prevents the four most virulent strains from occurring (types 16 & 18 responsible for 70% of cervical cancers and types 6 & 11 responsible for 90% of genital warts). And, there are over 100 different strains of the HPV virus. Yes, men CAN get the test, it's just that it hasn't been commercialized. I asked this question to my gyn point blank: she told me all you had to do was take a swab of the urethra and sent it out just like with a cervical cell sample. A urologist could do the same thing, but most would probably poo-poo it. Does us a lot of good...

    While there are a number of other HPV strains out there, the vaccine covers the majority of the percentage of cases. The reason why some people still get HPV after getting the vaccine is because its from a different (less popular) strain, but that chance of occurring is much less statistically speaking. You're still offered way more protection with than without, especially with multiple partners, bbbj's, etc.

    Onto the subject of HPV-induced neck and head cancer. These cancers may not appear for 10 to 30 years, so many are lulled into a false sense of security because nothing appears wrong today. Docs are not sure exactly which strains cause this, but I'd prefer to err on the side of caution by getting a vaccine and screening on a regular basis. I get tested at my dentist who uses the Velscope (http://www.velscope.com/practice.asp...=professionals). A condom would definitely offer some protection (regarding bbbj's), but guys may not like this and it would hurt business. Tough choices. HPV head and neck cancer rates have been skyrocketing and will surpass cervical cancer rates by 2020. Read more at http://www.oralcancerfoundation.org/hpv/.

    Other nasties like antibiotic resistant gonorrhea are also on the rise (which you can also get in your throat). Please note that gonorrhea is the second most common std out there. It's a public health nightmare and as it makes its rounds numbers start to rise over time. Unfortunately, there are no new drugs in the pipeline or in development. And, it takes a loooong time for development, testing and FDA trials. So good luck if you get it.

    Many will look at all this as fear mongering. It isn't. It's about making informed decisions and protecting yourself.

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    Quote Originally Posted by funismymiddlename View Post
    I cannot stress enough make sure you get a pap smear. Too many women die from cervical cancer. Early detection is key. I have hpv and I had to have a leep to remove moderate dysplasia. The doc told me if I waited another yr I prob would have developed cancer.
    Same here. I also had a LEEP (I've discussed it a few times here)and my doctor told me it would likely become cancerous if I didn't have it removed. The only negative thing about this procedure is that my next period was very heavy, and I had it almost two weeks. In fact I called my Ob/Gyn and she said this was common. The only good thing is this is a slow growing cancer and survival rates are very high. All clear since then.

    Anyway, I was going to post this in another thread but it fits here better, but that's because of these scares that I have given up on sex until it is a mutual monogamous relationship. While I was never the type to sleep around I did have some casual sex in my 20's or slept with men too early on in the relationship. I've had other STD scares through my life and I realized sex wasn't worth getting a disease or even dying from.

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    Hello! TMI here. Herpes. There are two versions of this virus, oral and genital .Yeah...literally 80% of the population has the oral version. I mean grandmothers, children...everyone. And yes, that means YOU. the likelyhood is 8/10 that you carry the oral version The overwhelming majority of people have no symptoms. It is very contagious.

    25% of the population have the genital version. Most people don't know it because it doesn't really effect most people in a noticeable way...a few..yes, but most...nah. No one knows and everyone makes jokes about it because(watch me use MATH!)....1/4 girls have it, and 1/5 guys. Of those, 1/10 people know they have it...so right away, 1/40 girls. 1/2 people who know they have it will let you know..so..1/80 or .0125 percent. Yes. I said .0125 percent will have it, know and tell you, vs the 25% of the population that has it. Thus no one actually thinks they have it, and they go around happy and ignorant. And, for the most part, they are fine.The moral of the story....well....honestly..I am not sure there is one. Mostly..just assume that everyone has something. The center for disease control doesn't recommend testing for herpes because of the stigma, and the relative lack of physical consequences.

    Oh..also, 80% of the population gets hpv at some point in their life.

    I (think) the moral of the story is 50%+ of the population has...something...that is sexual transmitted. Protect yourself at all times. Once you actually care for someone, (like, i want to get engaged kind of caring) get the whole long list of std tests...even the ones your doctor says you dont need.If you get something...generally, its not a big deal, but it does make life more complicated.

    There is an astounding amount of misinformation surrounding std's.It is not a subject most people want to think deeply on so, people dont really know how common they are, and what they do.No, you don't want an std. But honestly..most people come across one eventually. About 50% of sexually active people get something eventually.
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    The above stats are sorta correct (I just got tested for herpes, was 100% sure I had it and read everything I could find-5+hrs per day for a week). However, various segments of the population have much higher and lower rates. I'm also not sure its fair to call HSV 1 (oral - cold sores) an STD, since most people get it through non-sexual contact. With a minor condition that 80% or more of the population has (a recent study using a stronger detection method found 95%), who cares? Good luck finding a partner without it. But I mostly agree with the above comment, condoms are a good thing. I tested negative BTW, baked my dr. brownies. And I hate those stupid jokes, people should have more compassion.

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    you can contract hsv1 in both mouth and genitals through sexual contact so yes it is an std. just like you can contract hsv2 in your mouth non sexually.

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    Quote Originally Posted by shy1 View Post
    I'm also not sure its fair to call HSV 1 (oral - cold sores) an STD, since most people get it through non-sexual contact. With a minor condition that 80% or more of the population has (a recent study using a stronger detection method found 95%), who cares? Good luck finding a partner without it.
    Yeah if mouth herpes is an STD, then whew I was a naughty toddler! I started getting cold sores on my mouth as a toddler, but haven't had any since childhood. I'm pretty sure most people have it, and probably get it at a young age because of close exposure to other kids.

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    If you have herpes orally you can pass it on to your partner's genitals through oral sex. So in that sense yes it is still an STD.

    Although, once you have either genital or oral herpes, it is extremely difficult (some doctors say impossible) to become infected with the other kind. Unless both areas are infected at the same time.

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    I know that you can pass it on that way, but if you already have the antibodies for either kind, it is hard to get infected with the same kind in a new area-if you are a carrier for hsv 1 from a nonsexual transmission, it is unlikely to get genitally (or everyone would have it that way too). Sadly, there is much debate on whether hsv 1 protects you at all from hsv 2, and at best it is only partial immunity. I'm not meaning to sound bitchy, just think everyone makes way too big of a deal about both types. The only reason most STDs are a big deal is the stigma, and if people knew how high the infection rates really are, that stigma would probably disappear.

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