He asked if his partner would be notified. That is possible. The results are reported to public health who do the contact tracing. They would tell the partner that they have been potentially exposed, they don’t say who the contact is, but in a monogamous relationship, it’s pretty obvious.
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Then they would want to reach out to the partner to make sure they get treated, and don’t give it to someone else.
I’m not sure how much effort and detective workpublic health is putting into this these days, but they can do contract tracing for reportable diseases, and all STIs are reportable. So if the question is, can they notify my partner, the answer is a simple yes.
Ok, I’m wrong and so is the Health Protection and Promotion Act. Public health will get a record of a case of an sti (it is mandatory, by law, that these results are reported to public health). If they think it is necessary, they can contact trace and notify contacts (just like they are doing with COVID). They won’t identify the person infected, but in a monogamous relationship, there is little question. Most family docs will advise pts to notify partners, but you can be compelled to do so and public health can do it for you, without your consent. Even in healthcare, there are limits to confidentiality.
Now the situation is different with anonymous testing clinics like the hassle free clinic (maybe this is what you are referring to). You are tested anonymously, there is no way for public health to link your identity with the result. These clinics were created during the HIV epidemic as a harm reduction measure, as they realized that mandatory reporting and contact tracing was preventing people from even finding out their status, allowing further spread in the community . When they started offering anon testing it wasn’t even actually legal.
Nonetheless, if you get an anonymous test result, you still have a legal obligation personally to notify your partner. There are numerous legal precedents supporting this.
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This is false.
I know I'm late to this thread but it seems like jazzbox has been using this same quote that contains false information twice now in two different threads about STIs and I feel the need to comment since I see other men in the thread believing this information, which is dangerous.
Chlamydia can definitely be transmitted by oral.
Hi,
I have been an SP off and on for quite a few years and I have never had an STI. I get regularly checked every month or two to be sure (as sometimes there’s no symptoms) and take precautions as much as possible.
Hope that helps!
I have been an SP off and on for quite a few years and I have never had an STI. I get regularly checked every month or two to be sure (as sometimes there’s no symptoms) and take precautions as much as possible.
Hope that helps!
If you're a guy with a SO and the mere thought of contracting any STD with a sex worker freaks you out, then dont participate in BBBJ, don't kiss her and dont perform oral on or touch the SWer's vaginal area with anything other than what is covered by a condom. Even with these precautions, you could still get crabs I imagine or even have bed bugs on your clothes. Stuff can happen. If anyone is truly worried, stick to the strip clubs and make sure your dont come home covered in perfume
Thanks @Amber Glory for your honesty and transparency. Rare, but it happens. Get tested. Be honest with yourself about what risks you take and what risks are acceptable to you.
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I am not making this stuff up though. It has been the position of Dr Handsfield for a long time.
His CV includes:
1978-Present University of Washington Affiliated Hospitals, Seattle, WA
1978-2004 Director, STD Control Program, Public Health - Seattle & King County, Seattle, WA
2004-2005 Visiting Scientist, Divisions of STD and HIV/AIDS Prevention, Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, Atlanta, GA
2006-Present Senior Research Leader, Battelle Centers for Public Health Research and Evaluation
That doesn't necessarily make it correct or up to date though.
