STD's

[bcohen7719]

Where do escorts get their information from regarding STD's?

 

BC

[Steven_Draker]

You can start with the Center for Disease Control and Prevention (commonly known as CDC)

http://www.cdc.gov/std/

 

 

"Scientia potentia est" (Knowledge is power)

[bcohen7719]

You can start with the Center for Disease Control and Prevention (commonly known as CDC)

http://www.cdc.gov/std/

 

 

"Scientia potentia est" (Knowledge is power)[/color]

 

Thanks, Steve!

 

Looking into the site, I see that gay men are lead to the sub-area of

"Gay and Bisexual Men's Health" (see below).

 

This gives 7 "self-differential diagnosis" signs & symptoms

of STD's but doesn't say what they are, nor provide clickable links.

Not so gay-friendly. The information might be findable elsewhere,

but this forces any user to hunt.

 

Many thanks for the start!

 

BC

 

http://www.cdc.gov/msmhealth/STD.htm

[bcohen7719]

Not going to win an Oscar, but.....

 

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[hunkymuscles]

I live in San Francisco and there are a number of clinics that focus on the health of gay men. They provide lots of information, counseling, and free testing. I find them to be both helpful and friendly

Rex

415-666-2275

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[nate_sf]

I live in San Francisco and there are a number of clinics that focus on the health of gay men. They provide lots of information, counseling, and free testing. I find them to be both helpful and friendly

Rex

415-666-2275

http://hunkymuscles.tumblr.com

http://www.daddysreviews.com/review/raul_sf

 

I second that. A couple of times a year I get a routine check at Magnet, which is a gay & bi men's health clinic in the heart of the Castro. It is a great resource particularly because they speak honest and openly about the ins and outs of stds and risky/non-risky behavior. The counselors are also really up to date with knowledge of the most current research on stds and men's health issues, which isn't always the case with regular clinics. If you find yourself in SF and are overdue for a std screening, I'd recommend making a special trip to Magnet. It's a great resource.

 

I've also changed my doctors several times until I've found one I like. As it turns out, I've settled on a practice that has a great straight male doctor and an equally great (or greater) gay male nurse practitioner. I feel I can ask both of them anything, and not have to censor myself. I usually make my appointments with the nurse practitioner because he is able to handle pretty much all of my health issues, is available for appointments without a big delay, totally speaks the same language so to speak about sexual issues, and knows what he is talking about. It's definitely worth shopping around to find the right medical provider.

[+ deej]

Where do escorts get their information from regarding STD's?

 

Sort of a peculiar question. Where do you get yours?

 

Do you think they have a secret decoder ring that opens a magic portal?

 

You can get your information from the streets, or from qualified and trusted medical personnel, or from surfing the web. It's the same for everyone.

[bcohen7719]

Deej:

 

I hope my question did not seem like it was talking down to anyone. If so, I do apologize, that was not my intention.

I'm overwhelmed by the deep knowledge of so many escorts on this website, as well as clients, about so many topics.

The question of "where people [no matter who] get their information about STD's" is a major, major topic in public health research, much of which is very stuffy and far away from the real world. I had only hoped to gain some insights from this forum. So again please accept my apologies if the question had offended anyone.

 

With appreciation for your understanding,

 

BC

[raulgmanzo]

The question of "where people [no matter who] get their information about STD's" is a major, major topic in public health research, much of which is very stuffy and far away from the real world.

 

With my sex partners I try to remove or at least lessen the stigma too often associated with STDs, and sexual health. Sometimes that means asking or explaining about some lesion, mark, odor or other potential symptom but always in a non accusational manner.

 

Trying to move past the notion of GIVING someone a disease and accepting that we EXCHANGED diseases. I don't mean to imply that it is acceptable to exchange diseases, but rather that it shouldn't be seen as one sided or ONLY one persons fault.

 

Without blame I find people are more willing to talk openly about these things and then we are able to share a wealth of information.

 

Because of the fast turn around I often do my testing at a private for-profit place. However sometimes I go to Howard Brown Memorial Clinic here in Chicago. I have found them to be completely unjudgemental about escorting, hiring, and sex in general. The mission at HowardBrown is LGBT health but I know straight folks who go there for testing so even someone who is not "out" ought to feel comfortable with their (and similar organizations) services. Occasionally I have called them or stopped in just to ask a health practitioner or doctor something and found them always helpful.

 

There is just too much about human health for any one person to know and so I find that many physicians are not familiar with many aspects of STDs, sexual practices or any number of specialized areas. My favorite doctors have been those who are willing to say "Hmm, I'm don't know, I'm going to ask ..."

 

Personally I think that sometimes there is too much emphasis on what is or isn't sexually transmitted and not enough realization that there is a wide spectrum of contact and disease vectors ranging from unprotected anal sex to a handshake or even conversation. While the physical type of contact matters greatly the relationship of the individuals shouldn't. If someone neglects to wash after fingering your hole and gets ameobiosis, well it hardly matters if it was sex or a prostrate exam.

 

Being human is dangerous and eventually leads to death.

But armed with a willingness to learn and take basic precautions seems to make the journey enjoyable and hopefully long.

[bcohen7719]

With my sex partners I try to remove or at least lessen the stigma too often associated with STDs, and sexual health. Sometimes that means asking or explaining about some lesion, mark, odor or other potential symptom but always in a non accusational manner.

 

Trying to move past the notion of GIVING someone a disease and accepting that we EXCHANGED diseases. I don't mean to imply that it is acceptable to exchange diseases, but rather that it shouldn't be seen as one sided or ONLY one persons fault.

 

Without blame I find people are more willing to talk openly about these things and then we are able to share a wealth of information.

 

Because of the fast turn around I often do my testing at a private for-profit place. However sometimes I go to Howard Brown Memorial Clinic here in Chicago. I have found them to be completely unjudgemental about escorting, hiring, and sex in general. The mission at HowardBrown is LGBT health but I know straight folks who go there for testing so even someone who is not "out" ought to feel comfortable with their (and similar organizations) services. Occasionally I have called them or stopped in just to ask a health practitioner or doctor something and found them always helpful.

 

There is just too much about human health for any one person to know and so I find that many physicians are not familiar with many aspects of STDs, sexual practices or any number of specialized areas. My favorite doctors have been those who are willing to say "Hmm, I'm don't know, I'm going to ask ..."

 

Personally I think that sometimes there is too much emphasis on what is or isn't sexually transmitted and not enough realization that there is a wide spectrum of contact and disease vectors ranging from unprotected anal sex to a handshake or even conversation. While the physical type of contact matters greatly the relationship of the individuals shouldn't. If someone neglects to wash after fingering your hole and gets ameobiosis, well it hardly matters if it was sex or a prostrate exam.

 

Being human is dangerous and eventually leads to death.

But armed with a willingness to learn and take basic precautions seems to make the journey enjoyable and hopefully long.

 

This is one of the most insightful and helpful posts I've seen on this topic. Congratulations and thanks are in order. I believe you are correct in sayingi that there is so much information overload in this area that finding a Dr. Perfect is impossible. The next best thing might be an academic physician working in a top-tier medical school where there is an active research program on sexual health. If no one minds, I'd like to keep plugging away on this topic. It makes sense for peace of mind; it makes sense for everyone's personal economy, whether escort/companion or client.

 

I know at the same time it is an uncomfortable topic for many.

 

Thanks, guys!

 

BC