STIs: The Facts about Gonorrhea
Myth of the Day, 13
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 about 30% of cervical cancers will not be prevented by these vaccines, so it’s important for all women, whether they’ve gotten the shot or not, to continue having regular Pap tests.
Gardasil was approved for boys and men in 2009 to reduce the risk of developing genital warts. This may also help prevent the spread of cancer-causing HPV to their female partners.
To anyone HSV+ that’s having trouble coping
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 awesome about yourself. Try to smile each time.
“I have herpes”
“I have herpes”
“I have herpes”
“I have herpes”
“I have herpes and it doesn’t matter.”
Each time should be a little less scary, a little less shameful or embarrassing. Then close your eyes and take a few deep breaths and end it all with a big smile.
The more you begin to accept your condition, the more you’ll be able to cope and be happy with yourself.
Seriously, give it a try and tell me how it goes. :)
Myth of the Day, 13
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 about 30% of cervical cancers will not be prevented by these vaccines, so it’s important for all women, whether they’ve gotten the shot or not, to continue having regular Pap tests.
Gardasil was approved for boys and men in 2009 to reduce the risk of developing genital warts. This may also help prevent the spread of cancer-causing HPV to their female partners.
To anyone HSV+ that’s having trouble coping
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 awesome about yourself. Try to smile each time.
“I have herpes”
“I have herpes”
“I have herpes”
“I have herpes”
“I have herpes and it doesn’t matter.”
Each time should be a little less scary, a little less shameful or embarrassing. Then close your eyes and take a few deep breaths and end it all with a big smile.
The more you begin to accept your condition, the more you’ll be able to cope and be happy with yourself.
Seriously, give it a try and tell me how it goes. :)
April is STD Awareness Month, and today we’re making you aware of one of the most common (and curable) STDs: chlamydia.
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:
Fun Friday: Your First Time
NEW: STI Awareness: Antibiotic-Resistant Gonorrhea
You’ve probably heard of MRSA, which is pronounced “mersa” and stands for methicillin-resistant Staphylococcus aureus — a strain of bacteria that has acquired resistance to methicillin, as well as pretty much every other antibiotic to boot. MRSA is an example of evolution by natural selection — what didn’t kill its ancestors made them stronger, spawning a drug-resistant strain.
Why are we talking about MRSA in a post about STIs? It’s not just because MRSA has apparently found a way to be transmitted sexually, but also because it helps make the concept of antibiotic-resistant gonorrhea more accessible. It wasn’t until less than a century ago that we finally developed a magic-bullet treatment for gonorrhea, and for a handful of decades it was quickly and easily treated with a dose of penicillin. Enter evolution by natural selection.
READ MORE HERE: http://blog.advocatesaz.org/2012/03/06/sti-awareness-antibiotic-resistant-gonorrhea/
