I just thought I'd put this up for everyone, in case anyone wanted to know more about STDs and safe sex and all that fun stuff. It's good to be aware. Check out these sites if you have any questions, concerns, or whatever. If any of you find some additional sites that you think would be helpful, post them on here with a description. *American Health Association: http://www.ashastd.org/stdfaqs/ (This has an overview of symptoms, treatments, FAQs, etc..... very helpful) National HIV Testing: http://www.hivtest.org/ Herpes.com: http://www.herpes.com/ Afraid to Ask: http://www.AfraidtoAsk.com Yoshi2me.com: http://www.yoshi2me.com/
THIS one NEEDS a "Bump" to the top! If anyone know of a website that teaches about how to AVOID sexually Transmitted Diseases, please. Post it HERE. We have MANY Younger members that could use some GOOD Advice!
http://www.aidsmeds.com/ Lesson IndexIntroductionYou & Your DoctorWhat is AIDS & HIV? • The HIV Life Cycle • Am I Infected? (A Guide to Testing for HIV)The Blood Tests You'll Need • T-cell Test • Viral Load Test • Complete Blood Count (CBC) Test • Chem-Screen (CS) Test2 Things You Should Know Before Starting Treatment • Adhering to Your Treatment Regimen • Understanding Drug ResistanceThe Big Treatment Questions • When Should I Start Treatment, and What Should I Take First? • When Should I Change My Treatments, and Which Drugs Should I Switch To? • Which Are The Easiest Drug Combinations? (A Look At Fewer Pills and Once-A-Day Dosing) • How About a Drug "Holiday"? (Structured Treatment Interruptions) • Should I Join A Clinical Trial?Dealing with Side Effects • Changes to Your Body (Lipodystrophy & Wasting) • Risks To Your Heart (Hyperlipidemia) • Feeling Tired (Fatigue & Anemia) • Peripheral Neuropathy • Sick to Your Stomach (Nausea & Diarrhea) • Risks To Your Liver (Hepatotoxicity) • Tips & Tricks on Taking Sustiva (efavirenz)Opportunistic Infections (OIs)Hepatitis & HIVSpecial Issues for Women & Children • Pregnancy & HIV • Special Issues for Women • Special Issues for ChildrenLiving with HIV • Living with HIV: A Personal Testimonial • To Tell or Not To Tell: Disclosing Your HIV Status • Depression & HIV • Nutrition & Diet Tips
Does anybody know any sites that list symptoms of allergic reactions, and mistaken STDs, etc. by any chance, i have been getting bumps (sorry to be so gross) on the area, but whenever i look at any STDs i don't ever have any of the symptoms except for the red bumps, so im thinking its possible it may be an allergic reaction to the soap or shampoo i use, any help? Thanks... Peace and Love, Dan
How do you go about asking a partner whether he or she has been recently tested for std before engaging in sexual activities?? It's such a sensitive topic.
i read on the internet that 80% of people have HPV (human papilloma virus akka genital warts), and it's an std you can get even if using a condom! so, how can u protect yourself, if u can get it even with a use of a condom (like, skin contact etc)? is it true? do 80% of you guys there have it? anyway... if anyone here has it -- what do you do? i mean, sex-related... bc then when u have it, you cannot really protect the one who you sleep with from it... wow - does this mean in a decade or so, everyone will have it???
Yeah, like 30% of women in America have HPV. I got it while using comdoms. Many times a carriers shows no symptoms and doesn't even know they have it. It sucks, no one ever told me that you could get it even with a condom. Beware! Even doctors will say it's not the worst thing you could have, but that's not how you feel when it's you.
If you have any sites you want me to put up here, just PM them to me and I'll put them up. Thanks! *happy*