Hpv question

there is the option to opt out of the shot, or if your parent or guardian refuses. Not mandatory.

Like the ultra conservative right wing reform party of Canada. LOL!
 
You get it in middle school like 7th or 8th grade, but there is the option to opt out of the shot, or if your parent or guardian refuses. Not mandatory.

If I can findout whether or not he took the vaccine assuming he grew up here that'd be quite the revelation if it means the vaccine isnt nearly as effective as we all think.
 
If I can findout whether or not he took the vaccine assuming he grew up here that'd be quite the revelation if it means the vaccine isnt nearly as effective as we all think.

He must be really hooked on his ATF. Perhaps it's time to move on. Their are plenty of providers out there. Or deal with safe GFE services from his ATF.
 
If I can findout whether or not he took the vaccine assuming he grew up here that'd be quite the revelation if it means the vaccine isnt nearly as effective as we all think.

You still should figure out exactly what type of HPV your friend has contracted, before you get all negative about the vaccine.

That vaccine is only nearly completely effective for the cancer types 16 and 18 I was talking about earlier, not what I suspect he contracted based on the info here, also 6 and 11.

There are over 100 types, but most issues stem from those four, which is why it is recommended.
 
In addition to using a condom, does washing with soap and water reduce the chance of contracting an STI?
 
In addition to using a condom, does washing with soap and water reduce the chance of contracting an STI?

In some cases, washing with soap and water immediately after sex can help minimize the risk of infection by cleaning away some bacteria, but it isn't guaranteed. It also depends on the type of STI.

Some are viral, so if you come into contact with it, there is very little to be done aside from management. Viruses do not have cures (like HPV). Something like chlamydia or gonorrhea are bacterial infections, they have cures.
 
In some cases, washing with soap and water immediately after sex can help minimize the risk of infection by cleaning away some bacteria, but it isn't guaranteed. It also depends on the type of STI.

Some are viral, so if you come into contact with it, there is very little to be done aside from management. Viruses do not have cures (like HPV). Something like chlamydia or gonorrhea are bacterial infections, they have cures.

I guess it makes sense that washing with soap and water after sex can help remove any infectious material that is on your skin.

I've had small warts on a couple of my fingers from time to time but never on my genitals. I just get them zapped with liquid nitrogen by my dermatologist. One day he told me something interesting. He's been touching them on people's skin day after day for 35 years but he's never had them himself.

I also have friends who've been married and having sex for 30 years. She contracted her Herpes before they met and they have two children together. To date, he's never contracted the virus. Maybe some people are just more susceptible to catching STI's then others.
 
I guess it makes sense that washing with soap and water after sex can help remove any infectious material that is on your skin.

I've had small warts on a couple of my fingers from time to time but never on my genitals. I just get them zapped with liquid nitrogen by my dermatologist. One day he told me something interesting. He's been touching them on people's skin day after day for 35 years but he's never had them himself.

I also have friends who've been married and having sex for 30 years. She contracted her Herpes before they met and they have two children together. To date, he's never contracted the virus. Maybe some people are just more susceptible to catching STI's then others.

Likely he is just asymptomatically shedding.
 
I guess it makes sense that washing with soap and water after sex can help remove any infectious material that is on your skin.

I've had small warts on a couple of my fingers from time to time but never on my genitals. I just get them zapped with liquid nitrogen by my dermatologist. One day he told me something interesting. He's been touching them on people's skin day after day for 35 years but he's never had them himself.

I also have friends who've been married and having sex for 30 years. She contracted her Herpes before they met and they have two children together. To date, he's never contracted the virus. Maybe some people are just more susceptible to catching STI's then others.

Some people also don't understand that when thinking negatively all the time, it will affect the chances.

Like I know a family where the mother is scared of all the radiation things and don't even allow a microwave in the house. Well guess what? None of the family members caught cancer but she did.

Do research on STIs before seeing a SP? Sure. But to think about whether you will catch anything after every session? Oh boy, the negativity will catch up to you one day.
 
Some people also don't understand that when thinking negatively all the time, it will affect the chances.

Like I know a family where the mother is scared of all the radiation things and don't even allow a microwave in the house. Well guess what? None of the family members caught cancer but she did.

Do research on STIs before seeing a SP? Sure. But to think about whether you will catch anything after every session? Oh boy, the negativity will catch up to you one day.

I'm sorry, but are you truly saying negativity affects the chances of obtaining an STI or other illness, terminal or benign? :confused:

I don't think the topic of this thread spews negativity, but offers knowledge...
 
Personally, I doubt it.

Despite a medical document stating a clean bill of health, that comfort level may be gone. If she was his ATF, her main thought may very well be that if she wasn't providing the services he wanted during his time of infection/treatment, he could have gotten from elsewhere, given it to someone else or contracted something again.

Ensue the domino effect, so to speak.

I wouldn't necessarily say it is a rational train of thought, but from a provider standpoint, if there is even the slightest hint of infection talk, it is a serious deal. Think of it like the broken mirror analogy. Better to walk away than to try and put the pieces back together. Even if you do, the reflection is still broken.

P.S. How old is this guy? He took Gardasil? Is he still in his twenties or is he older?

P.P.S. How educated is the lady about the numerous strains and is she aware of the specific one he contracted? Just curious.
People tend to fear what they do not know. HPV although quite common can be something terrifying to someone with little knowledge of what a person had specifically and a minor reassurance that they are okay.

*Imagine if you saw an SP who told you she recently caught chlamydia but is totally okay now...
Quite an easy fix but would you feel the same around her? At least for the present time period?

So I recently ran into said hobbyist at another party and I had a chance to get more details about his situation. This is where he stands currently.

He's never had unprotected sex period, gf or escort.
He's in his late 20s and generally very healthy.
He went to his family health doctor with some pics he took of those "bumps" and his doc said that it is possible to get what appears to be "warts" when they're really just skin abrasions. The original "diagnosis" was an eye ball test from a sexual health clinic volunteer. Upon closer inspection of the photos, his family doctor said chances are those were the result of a cut he sustained when manscaping.
His ATF has stated that she'd be comfortable providing those same services provided he has a clean bill of health from a doctor.

He's leaning towards seeing his ATF again but I thought I'd rehash this topic again given the new developments.
 
Just FYI, sexual health clinic do not and can not test for hpv in females, a pap smear test is required.
 
So I recently ran into said hobbyist at another party and I had a chance to get more details about his situation. This is where he stands currently.

He's never had unprotected sex period, gf or escort.
He's in his late 20s and generally very healthy.
He went to his family health doctor with some pics he took of those "bumps" and his doc said that it is possible to get what appears to be "warts" when they're really just skin abrasions. The original "diagnosis" was an eye ball test from a sexual health clinic volunteer. Upon closer inspection of the photos, his family doctor said chances are those were the result of a cut he sustained when manscaping.
His ATF has stated that she'd be comfortable providing those same services provided he has a clean bill of health from a doctor.

He's leaning towards seeing his ATF again but I thought I'd rehash this topic again given the new developments.
Just one thing to keep in mind re. HPV. Condoms are not an effective defense against it. It's one of the reasons it's so wide spread.
 
Just one thing to keep in mind re. HPV. Condoms are not an effective defense against it. It's one of the reasons it's so wide spread.

That should be written in CAPS.
 
HPV is pretty common in this industry. Remember the vaccine doesn't cover all strains of HPV. Just like a raincoat won't prevent you from getting wet. HVP is not deadly like HIV but yes can lead to heath problems when you get older. Like smoking, smoking leads to health problems later in life but people still smoke. Do we all of a sudden stop enjoying sex with our ATFs?

Read up more. HPV can be undetected for years and can cause cancer. It's the leading cause of cervical cancer!