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Old 08-12-2012, 03:53 PM
 
Location: Georgia, on the Florida line, right above Tallahassee
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The atmosphere was not a jovial one. The words "gonorrhea epidemic" were thrown around in ominous tones. No one was up for hanging out after.
Did you know gonorrhea can kill you? It can, and it's also tragically effective at making women infertile.

The list of effective antibiotics has been dwindling as the bacteria became resistant,and now it's down to one. Five years ago, the CDC said fluoroquinolones were no longer effective, but oral cephalosporins were still a common/easy treatment. Now injected ceftriaxone is the only recommended effective drug we have left. And it has to be given along with either azithromycin or doxycycline.

Here It Comes: Super Gonorrhea :-/ - James Hamblin - The Atlantic
New Untreatable Gonorrhea Could Cause Epidemic Of Sexually Transmitted Infections



About 700,000 Americans carry gonorrhea bacteria. Fewer than half of them know it. Although many men and women have symptoms -- discharge and/or a burning sensation during urination -- many do not. That's why sexually active gay and bisexual men and at-risk women should be tested for gonorrhea (and other STDs) at least once a year.
To avoid gonorrhea:

Incurable Gonorrhea Threat Forces Antibiotic Drug Change

 
Old 08-12-2012, 03:56 PM
 
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That's why sexually active gay and bisexual men and at-risk women should be tested for gonorrhea (and other STDs) at least once a year.
And sexually active straight men should not? How are most women getting infected if not by straight guys?
 
Old 08-12-2012, 03:59 PM
 
Location: New Jersey
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These things are usually blown out of proportion, but if people are worried about getting a true STI then don't have unprotected sex.
 
Old 08-12-2012, 04:00 PM
 
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These things are usually blown out of proportion, but if people are worried about getting a true STI then don't have unprotected sex.
True, but people aren't perfect, and neither are condoms. That's why regular testing is important for everybody.
 
Old 08-12-2012, 04:02 PM
 
Location: Charlotte, NC (in my mind)
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And sexually active straight men should not? How are most women getting infected if not by straight guys?
It's a known fact STDs spread easier through anal sex than vaginal sex due to the thin lining of the rectum. Unprotected casual anonymous sex is still dangerous be it gay or straight.
 
Old 08-12-2012, 04:02 PM
 
Location: Georgia, on the Florida line, right above Tallahassee
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It's just a quote from the article, bro. Everyone getting tested is fine by me.
I've never had gonorrhea, but I had a severe urinary tract infection once. It was like pizzing fire. Imagine not being able to have that cured.
 
Old 08-12-2012, 04:08 PM
 
Location: New Jersey
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It's a known fact STDs spread easier through anal sex than vaginal sex due to the thin lining of the rectum. Unprotected casual anonymous sex is still dangerous be it gay or straight.
Do you have a source for that?
 
Old 08-12-2012, 04:23 PM
 
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It's a known fact STDs spread easier through anal sex than vaginal sex due to the thin lining of the rectum.
Yes, I know that. But it doesn't make sense for the article to recommend testing for all sexually active women but not for straight men.

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I've never had gonorrhea, but I had a severe urinary tract infection once. It was like pizzing fire. Imagine not being able to have that cured.
Funny. That wasn't the first thought that came to my mind. My throat was.
 
Old 08-12-2012, 04:32 PM
 
Location: planet octupulous is nearing earths atmosphere
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The atmosphere was not a jovial one. The words "gonorrhea epidemic" were thrown around in ominous tones. No one was up for hanging out after.
Did you know gonorrhea can kill you? It can, and it's also tragically effective at making women infertile.

The list of effective antibiotics has been dwindling as the bacteria became resistant,and now it's down to one. Five years ago, the CDC said fluoroquinolones were no longer effective, but oral cephalosporins were still a common/easy treatment. Now injected ceftriaxone is the only recommended effective drug we have left. And it has to be given along with either azithromycin or doxycycline.

Here It Comes: Super Gonorrhea :-/ - James Hamblin - The Atlantic
New Untreatable Gonorrhea Could Cause Epidemic Of Sexually Transmitted Infections



About 700,000 Americans carry gonorrhea bacteria. Fewer than half of them know it. Although many men and women have symptoms -- discharge and/or a burning sensation during urination -- many do not. That's why sexually active gay and bisexual men and at-risk women should be tested for gonorrhea (and other STDs) at least once a year.
To avoid gonorrhea:

Incurable Gonorrhea Threat Forces Antibiotic Drug Change

this is a another good reason why porn is good, can't get std's from taking matters into your own hands.. no joke intended..
 
Old 08-12-2012, 04:34 PM
 
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this is a another good reason why porn is good, can't get std's from taking matters into your own hands.. no joke intended..
Agreed. Voyeurism is underrated.
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