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Hyacinthe · 11-28-2008, 06:28 PM

Fact is you don't

Every one night stand or random make out session at a club puts you at risk of contracting an STI of some kind, the only way to be sure that your partner is clean is to convince them to get tested.

Using a condom is ALWAYS a good idea, sorry that oral sexs won't feel as good for you but is it worth risking getting herpes or hepatitis ?

As for the risk of catching something - well these ar the world wide statistics for CURABLE STI's in 1999

Region Adult population (millions)1 Infected adults (millions) Infected adults per 1,000 population New infections in 1999 (millions)
North America 156 3 19 14
Western Europe 203 4 20 17
North Africa & Middle East 165 3.5 21 10
Eastern Europe & Central Europe 205 6 29 22
Sub-Saharan Africa 269 32 119 69
South & Southeast Asia 955 48 50 151
East Asia & Pacfic 815 6 7 18
Australia & New Zealand 11 0.3 27 1
Latin America & Carribean 260 18.5 71 38
Total 3040 116.5 - 340

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The estimated total number of people living in the US with a viral STD/STI is over 65 million. Every year, there are at least 19 million new cases of STDs/STIs, some of which are curable.

As for preventing getting it yourself well ...

* Mutual monogamy – having sex with only one, uninfected partner who only has sex with you.

* Limiting the number of sex partners to reduce possible exposure to STDs/STIs.

* Talking with your partner(s) about STDs/STIs, sexual health, and prevention prior to sexual activity. Open communication fosters trust and respect among partners and is a key aspect of reducing the risks for STDs/STIs.
* If you or your partner have had other partners, both of you may want to get tested before becoming sexually active with each other. Many STDs/STIs can be “silent,” causing no noticeable symptoms in men or women.

* Using latex condoms consistently and correctly for all types of sexual contact (oral, vaginal, anal), even if penetration does not take place. Click here for the right way to use a condom.

* Using spermicides is not recommended as they can irritate the skin or vaginal tissue and, especially for women, cause abrasions (tiny openings in skin) that may make it easier to contract STDs/STIs.

* Having regular check-ups, at least once yearly, if you are sexually active. Don’t be afraid to talk honestly with your health care provider about your sexual practices or to ask about STD/STI tests, including determining which STDs/STIs you’ve been tested for – and which you haven’t been.

* If you and/or your partner has a bacterial STD, don’t have sex (oral, vaginal, or anal) until all partners have been treated.

Sorry I don't have better news for you

11-28-2008, 06:28 PM	#6 (permalink)
Hyacinthe Psycho Location: Australia	Fact is you don't Every one night stand or random make out session at a club puts you at risk of contracting an STI of some kind, the only way to be sure that your partner is clean is to convince them to get tested. Using a condom is ALWAYS a good idea, sorry that oral sexs won't feel as good for you but is it worth risking getting herpes or hepatitis ? As for the risk of catching something - well these ar the world wide statistics for CURABLE STI's in 1999 Region Adult population (millions)1 Infected adults (millions) Infected adults per 1,000 population New infections in 1999 (millions) North America 156 3 19 14 Western Europe 203 4 20 17 North Africa & Middle East 165 3.5 21 10 Eastern Europe & Central Europe 205 6 29 22 Sub-Saharan Africa 269 32 119 69 South & Southeast Asia 955 48 50 151 East Asia & Pacfic 815 6 7 18 Australia & New Zealand 11 0.3 27 1 Latin America & Carribean 260 18.5 71 38 Total 3040 116.5 - 340 (Sorry I can't seem to get the spacing to work right) The estimated total number of people living in the US with a viral STD/STI is over 65 million. Every year, there are at least 19 million new cases of STDs/STIs, some of which are curable. As for preventing getting it yourself well ... * Mutual monogamy – having sex with only one, uninfected partner who only has sex with you. * Limiting the number of sex partners to reduce possible exposure to STDs/STIs. * Talking with your partner(s) about STDs/STIs, sexual health, and prevention prior to sexual activity. Open communication fosters trust and respect among partners and is a key aspect of reducing the risks for STDs/STIs. * If you or your partner have had other partners, both of you may want to get tested before becoming sexually active with each other. Many STDs/STIs can be “silent,” causing no noticeable symptoms in men or women. * Using latex condoms consistently and correctly for all types of sexual contact (oral, vaginal, anal), even if penetration does not take place. Click here for the right way to use a condom. * Using spermicides is not recommended as they can irritate the skin or vaginal tissue and, especially for women, cause abrasions (tiny openings in skin) that may make it easier to contract STDs/STIs. * Having regular check-ups, at least once yearly, if you are sexually active. Don’t be afraid to talk honestly with your health care provider about your sexual practices or to ask about STD/STI tests, including determining which STDs/STIs you’ve been tested for – and which you haven’t been. * If you and/or your partner has a bacterial STD, don’t have sex (oral, vaginal, or anal) until all partners have been treated. Sorry I don't have better news for you __________________ "I want to be remembered as the girl who always smiles even when her heart is broken... and the one that could brighten up your day even if she couldnt brighten her own" "Her emotions were clear waters. You could see the scarring and pockmarks at the bottom of the pool, but it was just a part of her landscape – the consequences of others’ actions in which she claimed no part." Last edited by Hyacinthe; 11-28-2008 at 06:49 PM..