May 2012
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April 2012
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STIs: The Facts about Gonorrhea
myplannedparenthood:
April is STD Awareness Month and we’re talking all about a very common one today - gonorrhea. How you get it and how to make sure you don’t get it again, today on The Feronia Project.
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Myth of the Day, 13
sexreeducated:
Myth:If I get the HPV shot, I’m completely protected from cervical cancer
False! 30% of Cervical cancers are not protected by any vaccine.
Gardasil and Cervarix are cervical cancer vaccines that block the two types of human papillomavirus (HPV) that most frequently cause cervical cancer. Gardasil also protects against two types that cause the majority of genital warts. But...
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NEW BLOG
hpvhelp:
Hello. This blog has just been started to help people who are dealing with HPV. I am a young female who suffers with the strain of HPV that produces genital warts. I was diagnosed in September 2011 but have had the virus since November 2010. I have had a very hard time dealing with it and found it to be a very lonely experience. I have found recently that the best way of dealing with...
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STI Awareness: The Future of Treatment for... →
shafp:
In 2006, an HIV-positive man was diagnosed with leukemia. First he received chemotherapy, and when the cancer returned his doctor recommended a stem-cell transplant with tissues obtained from a bone-marrow donor. After finding an unusually high number of compatible donors, his doctor, Gero Hütter, had a simple idea that would change the course of HIV research. Dr. Hütter knew of a rare...
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STDs in America: An Infographic
pp-mo:
Full image here.
And while we’re on the subject, April is GYT (Get Yourself Tested) Month! At Planned Parenthood of the St. Louis Region and at the Planned Parenthood of Kansas and Mid-Missouri, we will be offering free STI testing.
At PPSLR, patients ages 25 and younger will be able to receive free gonorrhea, chlamydia, syphilis and HIV testing, with only a $15 visit co-pay....
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To anyone HSV+ that's having trouble coping
earthwindandherpes:
I want you to try an exercise for me.
The next time you find yourself alone in front of a mirror, look at yourself. Notice your eyes, your lips, the way your hair falls. Notice the dips in your lips and the speckles in your eyes’ irises. Revel in your beauty for a minute and then tell yourself outloud “I have herpes.”
Say it over and over. In between you also say something...
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GETTING TESTED FOR ALL STDS DOESNT TEST FOR HERPES
bust-the-shades:
Know the truth and get tested. You have to specifically say, “I want to get tested for the herpes virus.”
If you haven’t, and you think you’re clean from all STDs, you should probably check again.
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Rise in mouth cancer cases due to increase in oral... →
hpvawakening:
More information on the link between HPV and oral cancers, and which symptoms to look for!
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Myth of the Day, 13
sexreeducated:
Myth:If I get the HPV shot, I’m completely protected from cervical cancer
False! 30% of Cervical cancers are not protected by any vaccine.
Gardasil and Cervarix are cervical cancer vaccines that block the two types of human papillomavirus (HPV) that most frequently cause cervical cancer. Gardasil also protects against two types that cause the majority of genital warts. But...
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Things You Won't Learn in School: STD's and...
sexreeducated:
There are no reliable tests for Herpes. So whenever you go in to get a screening, know that unless you are actively having an outbreak there isn’t anything to test
No HPV screening exists for men. Unless there is a visual inspection or a biopsy of the wart.
Chlamydia, Gonorrhea and Herpes can have no symptoms. That’s why screening is incredibly important.
Gonorrhea, Herpes, HPV...
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STIs: The Facts about Gonorrhea
myplannedparenthood:
April is STD Awareness Month and we’re talking all about a very common one today - gonorrhea. How you get it and how to make sure you don’t get it again, today on The Feronia Project.
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"Did you know green tea might be good for those... →
dxglitter:
Friend Suzie (who knows of my HSV+ status) sent me this link last week, which touts the benefits of green tea for a number of ailments. You know I’m all about the home remedies and such.
The article doesn’t actually say anything about green tea + herpes, but my Glitter Sponsor has recommended it for its soothing properties on more than one occasion. For relief of discomfort during a...
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sexreeducated:
Sex Fact:
Every day in America, 12,000 teenagers contract a sexually transmitted disease.
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NEW: STI Awareness: Genital Warts →
shafp:
Human papillomavirus (HPV) is a hot topic these days thanks to the advent — and attendant controversy — of Gardasil, the vaccine that protects against four strains of this sexually transmitted virus. Discourse centers around HPV-16 and HPV-18, the two HPV strains that together are responsible for 70 percent of cervical cancers and 90 percent of anal cancers. However, Gardasil also...
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STI Awareness: Trichomoniasis →
shafp:
Protozoan organisms are microscopic and unicellular, like bacteria; unlike bacteria, their cell structures more closely resemble that of the so-called “higher” life forms such as animals and plants. While protozoa are considered to be “animal-like,” they are not animals at all – they are single-celled organisms that reproduce asexually. When certain types of protozoans get...
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The Perks of Herpes →
dxglitter:
I haven’t even finished reading it. My chest is all tight. The Hairpin posted a piece by someone who has HSV1 genitally. The first part is about Having The Talk.
Edit: Finished reading. Take away quote?
Telling people about it still isn’t easy or fun, but it’s my own magic Hogwarts-esque sorting hat. If a guy freaks out, he’s not meant to be in my house.
Or I in his.
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"Did you know green tea might be good for those... →
dxglitter:
Friend Suzie (who knows of my HSV+ status) sent me this link last week, which touts the benefits of green tea for a number of ailments. You know I’m all about the home remedies and such.
The article doesn’t actually say anything about green tea + herpes, but my Glitter Sponsor has recommended it for its soothing properties on more than one occasion. For relief of discomfort during a...
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To anyone HSV+ that's having trouble coping
earthwindandherpes:
I want you to try an exercise for me.
The next time you find yourself alone in front of a mirror, look at yourself. Notice your eyes, your lips, the way your hair falls. Notice the dips in your lips and the speckles in your eyes’ irises. Revel in your beauty for a minute and then tell yourself outloud “I have herpes.”
Say it over and over. In between you also say something...
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GETTING TESTED FOR ALL STDS DOESNT TEST FOR HERPES
bust-the-shades:
Know the truth and get tested. You have to specifically say, “I want to get tested for the herpes virus.”
If you haven’t, and you think you’re clean from all STDs, you should probably check again.
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STI Awareness: Gonorrhea →
shafp:
Gonorrhea, colloquially known as “the clap,” is a common sexually transmitted infection caused by sneaky bacteria called Neisseria gonorrhoeae. It is spread by vaginal, anal, and oral sex, and can infect certain cells in the throat, mouth, rectum, urethra, or cervix. It can also be transmitted manually to infect the eye. If you are sexually active, you can reduce risk of transmission by...
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“April is STD Awareness Month, and today we’re making you aware of one of the...”
– All about chlamydia today, on The Feronia Project. (via myplannedparenthood)
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icanstandforsomething asked: I noticed that you shared one of my STD Awareness Month posts. I would encourage you to share the one about getting tested, too! I'm just looking to reach the right audiences. -icanstandforsomething
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H&M FASHION AGAINST AIDS →
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A Cure for AIDS
retro-therapy:
Can stem cells cure AIDS? Not yet. But a provocative new study shows that human stem cells can be genetically engineered to attack living cells infected with HIV, the virus that causes AIDS.
“We believe that this study lays the groundwork for the potential use of this type of an approach in combating HIV infection in infected individuals, in hopes of eradicating the virus from...
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shafp:
STI Awareness: Syphilis
When syphilis first descended upon Europe, it was seen as a new plague, and anxiety and blame coalesced around this mysterious scourge. Was it a punishment from God? Was it introduced by a hated Other? Was it caused by the stars’ alignment or the presence of “bad air”? The panic it provoked foreshadowed the hysteria that surrounded the emergence of HIV in the...
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shafp:
STI Awareness: Bacterial Vaginosis and Chancroid
Sexually transmitted infections can be caused by viruses, bacteria, protozoans, and even animals. Bacterial vaginosis and chancroid are both infections caused by bacteria, which means that they can be treated with antibiotics. While bacterial vaginosis only affects people with vaginas, chancroid disproportionately affects people with...
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Things You Won't Learn in School: STD's and...
sexreeducated:
There are no reliable tests for Herpes. So whenever you go in to get a screening, know that unless you are actively having an outbreak there isn’t anything to test
No HPV screening exists for men. Unless there is a visual inspection or a biopsy of the wart.
Chlamydia, Gonorrhea and Herpes can have no symptoms. That’s why screening is incredibly important.
Gonorrhea, Herpes, HPV...
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April Is STD Awareness Month! →
shafp:
April is STD Awareness Month! This is a very exciting time for me. :)
All month long, I’ll be sharing links to quality information on various sexually transmitted infections and methods for prevention. Stay tuned!
From the CDC:
Learn more about STDs, STD Awareness Month, and where you can find the nearest STD testing site in your area:
CDC Sexually Transmitted Diseases
CDC...
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Fun Friday: Your First Time
myplannedparenthood:
Happy Friday! Today, we’re sharing a cute video reminding you to GYT - get yourself tested!
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STI Awareness: Herpes
shafp:
Last year, in my Anatomy & Physiology class, the subject of herpes came up, which launched a few people into mini-tirades laced with judgmental language, describing it as “disgusting” and “gross.” My classmates might have been more sensitive, as statistically speaking, there were probably several people in that very room who were living with herpes. Given that most of my fellow...
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thesexuneducated:
mckenken said: I’ve never heard that the 2 strains of HPV with genital warts are completely incurable. Where did you get this info?
The CDC says the following regarding HPV strands 6 and 11, that cause Genital Warts:
Available therapies for genital warts likely reduce, but probably do not eradicate, HPV infectivity.
You can be find the quote on this Genital Warts document....
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Doctors Revamp Guidelines For Pap Smears →
chottodoctor:
It’s the trend: breast, prostate, colorectal, and now cervical cancer screening. We’re getting smarter and taking care of our health in a more thoughtful way.
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shafp:
HPV Vaccines: Separating Fiction from Fact
You’ve probably heard a lot about the HPV vaccine, which protects against the sexually transmitted pathogen human papillomavirus — which itself can lead to cancers of the cervix, anus, throat, and more. Unfortunately, there is a lot of misinformation about the vaccine, such as Michele Bachmann’s debunked claim that it causes mental...
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pozliving:
Study: Treat First Stage of HIV Infection
“Temporary anti-retroviral therapy during the first stage of HIV infection can delay the time to long-term treatment, researchers reported.”
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wakeupblackpower:
HIV / AIDS Trials: No Place for Black Women?
“Medical breakthroughs in curing sickle-cell anemia and treating prostate cancer and HIV/AIDS may dramatically improve life for the millions of people struggling with these diseases, but there are significant barriers that may keep African Americans from receiving this new, high-quality care. This article is the third and last...
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March 2012
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One out of six people have genital herpes.
bust-the-shades:
So stop making fun of it cause chances are you or someone you know and care for will get it or already has it.
even if it wasn’t so common (even if it’s not herpes) don’t make fun of illnesses. It’s just mean.
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Watchahfspeakout:
This video is from a protest today at the Hershey Candy Store in Times Square, New York.
A Hershey-funded boarding school in Pennsylvania rejected a 13-year-old boy for admission because he’s HIV-positive. You have to go all the way back to the 1980s to find AIDS discrimination like that. People are outraged.
AIDS Healthcare Foundation, the largest global AIDS organization, is...
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“Trust is irrelevant. Get tested. Know your status.”
– Corwyn (via frivolo)
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