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America’s puritanical, homophobic, anti-vaccination, anti-sex education, “morality” mentality is killing people.

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Links:

👉🏿 https://www.businessinsider.com/oral-sex-is-the-leading-risk-factor-throat-cancer-expert-2023-4

👉🏿 https://www.nbcnews.com/health/cancer/hpv-can-cause-cancer-many-people-dont-realize-rcna79597

👉🏿 https://www.gardasil9.com/adults/hpv-faq/

👉🏿 https://www.mayoclinic.org/diseases-conditions/hpv-infection/in-depth/hpv-vaccine/art-20047292

I remember getting the gardasil vaccine when it came out. I was a sophomore in high school at that time. My mom was like, the antithesis of an antivaxx mom, she would basically hand the doctors our arms anytime they mentioned a new vaccine. And I remember that was the first time I really heard of the antivaxx movement. I remember this woman got popular pretending that it caused her uncontrollable shakes that prevented her from walking (sound familiar? who would’ve thought antivaxxers would be a one trick pony) and just fear mongering about mercury in the vaccine. I remember my high school BIOLOGY teacher (the class that also taught sex ed) went on this entire rant about the HORRORS of Gardasil. She was not ecstatic when I announced to the class I got the two shots with no side effects.

And bc the vaccine was mainly for teens and young adults (to hopefully vaccinate them before becoming sexually active-which will be explained in depth in a minute) and at the time it was only available for afab, and it was for a sexually transmitted virus, casual slut shaming surrounded it too. Which I’m sure prevented many parents from allowing doctors to vaccinate their kids bc “their child isn’t a whore”.

Cervical cancer has one known cause. HPV. Gardasil protects against the strains of HPV known to cause cervical cancer (there’s over a 100 strains but only few cause cancer). HPV is THE most common STI with around 80% of the population having had it at some point. There is also no actual test for HPV. If abnormal cells are present during a pap smear, HPV is considered the culprit. There is no test to speculate if you have HPV (at least that im aware of) if you do not have a cervix, unless you have one of the strains that could potentially cause genital warts. Which most don’t. It can also lie dormant for weeks to YEARS before it becomes active. So a partner could transfer it from a previous relationship to a new one, while remaining completely monogamous. Or be impossible to pinpoint if someone has had multiple partners over the course of years and had unprotected sex. Which is why it was pushed to teens and young adults before they had sex.

This means that there are no doubt people who have died or at least suffered unnecessarily, bc even tho there is a vaccine out there that would prevent against that very scenario, due to the misinformation (and in this specific case additional misogyny) of the antivaxx movement.

“Potential scientists” fuck offffffffffff. “potential scientists”, their “potential scientist” told a classroom full of teens, whom they trusted to be an educated source of scientific information, they should avoid a possible life saving vaccine based off dogshit.

Anyways. Sorry this is clearly a topic I’m passionate about. I also know a lot of people who’ve never heard of this vaccine. The information about HPV came directly from my gyno when abnormal cells were found in my pap smear and she nearly cried tears of joy finding out I received both shots. The vaccine is available to everyone now. It’s better late than never, so even being sexually active it’s still a good idea to get it. This also being the celibacy website, getting it BEFORE being sexually active is ideal. (Also in case i scared anyone about HPV, the reason so many people have had it is bc its generally a very mild virus and usually has no symptoms and the body normally fights it off on its own. It’s just those strains that can cause cancer, both of the cervix and throat, are the ones that are obviously a concern. Which getting vaccinated can prevent against)

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What's the risk level for spread of STIs with oral sex? Specifically cunnilingus. I assume it's different giving vs receiving. Thanks for all the knowledge you share!

hey! great question! and a rad excuse to show you all this banner from the CDC's page on orally transmitted STIs:

that link will take you to a really good tool that breaks down specifically what types of sex (giving/receiving, body parts involved, etc) can transmit which STIs, but the TL;DR is that chlamydia, gonorrhea, syphilis, herpes, and HPV can all be transmitted by oral sex, and all of them can cause infections in your mouth/throat the same as your genitalia.

HIV and trichomoniasis fall in the category of STIs that *can* be spread orally but are very unlikely to be, but for everything else mentioned, the odds are about as good that they'll be transmitted orally as any other type of sex. unlike, for instance, penis-in-hole sex, where the person receiving is much more likely to be infected, oral sex is pretty equal opportunities in that giving and receiving can both be equally risky.

oral sex on the anus also has specific, anus-related risks, such as the transmission of hepatitis A and B and, sometimes, parasites.

use those dental dams, kids!

My 11yo son just asked me why he hasn't gotten "the vaccine you get when you're getting older, the one that protects against cancer" yet

(I literally just have been forgetting to make the appointment, his bro needs the second dose, too)

I have never felt so much hope for the next generation as this 🥹

Get your kids their gardasil vaccine!! It protects against much more than cervical cancer, and even if that's all it protected against, my boys would still be getting it 💁

Gardasil 9, the HPV vaccine protects against: 
 • HPV types 16 and 18 — the 2 types that cause 80% of cervical cancer cases. 
 • HPV types 6 and 11, which cause 90% of genital warts cases. 
 • Another 5 types of HPV (types 31, 33, 45, 52, and 58) that can lead to cancer of the cervix, anus, vulva/vagina, penis, or throat*

This is your sign to get the hpv vaccine

If you are between the ages of 9 and 45, and aren’t allergic, then the hpv vaccine is for you.

The hpv vaccine is the only vaccine so far that can prevent cancer. This should be enough of a reason to get it, but numbers and medical information on the topic are provided below, thanks to the Minnesota Department of Health and the World Health Organization.

“More than 90% of sexually active men, and 80% of sexually active women will be infected with hpv in their lifetime”

“About 50% of hpv infections involve certain high-risk types of HPV, which can cause cancer. Most of the time, the body clears these infections and they do not lead to cancer.”

“These cancers, often caused by these viruses, are HPV-associated cancers and include cervical, vaginal, vulvar, penile, anal, rectal and oropharyngeal (mouth and pharynx) cancers.”

-Minnesota Department of Health

“HPV infection causes about 5% of all cancers worldwide, with an estimated 625 600 women and 69 400 men getting an HPV-related cancer each year.”

“Human papillomavirus (HPV) is a common sexually transmitted infection. Almost all sexually active people will be infected at some point in their lives, usually without symptoms.”

“The vaccine does not contain any live virus or DNA from the virus so it cannot cause cancer or other HPV-related illnesses. The HPV vaccine is not used to treat HPV infections or diseases caused by HPV, but instead to prevent the development of cancers.”

“Some HPV infections cause small rough lumps (genital warts) that can appear on the vagina, penis or anus and rarely the throat. They may be painful, itchy or bleed or cause swollen glands.”

-World Health Organization

hey friends! have you heard? public health scotland announced that they've found no cases of cervical cancer in women who were fully vaccinated against HPV

great news for those scottish women, but it's great news for people of all genders! because all genders can be vaccinated against HPV, which causes head, neck, mouth, throat, cervical, anal, and penile cancers, and this specific vaccination prevents something like 45-100% of HPV-positive cancers

in the US, all genders are eligible for vaccination to age 45 (and you may be able to be vaccinated beyond that by a well-educated and understanding pharmacist or doctor). you can be vaccinated even if you've had HPV because the latest shot protects against 9 different strains!

most insurance in the US will pay for the vaccine (it's 3 jabs over 6 months or so) because it's preventative and preventative treatment coverage is mandated by the ACA/Obamacare

this verywell health post is a good resource if you have questions!

unfortunately i don't know much about eligibility or availability in other countries but would absolutely welcome more info from people who do!!

cervical cancer is one of the leading causes of death in young people with cervixes worldwide, but HPV also causes debilitating and fatal cancers of the mouth, throat, ass, and penis. since nearly three out of every four people will contract HPV by age 40, with this one vaccine we have the ability to basically wipe out almost all of the cancers it causes

“On June 29, 2018, Christopher Bunch received the Gardasil vaccine at a routine doctor’s visit.  

Within two and half weeks, he started complaining of a sore throat, and by July 31, he was complaining about a terrible sore throat and headache. (Sore throats and headaches are listed on the Gardasil 9 vaccine insert at common adverse effects.)

On August 1, his mother, Destiny, took him to express care where he tested negative for strep throat. He was sent home with instructions to treat the symptoms. 

Christopher was checked into the emergency room, and blood work was ordered quickly. From there, his health rapidly deteriorated. He was piercing his lips together and fidgeting with his fingers trying to take off his oxygen monitor.

He wasn’t really speaking but would nod and give a thumbs up. His blood work came back and it showed that he had an elevated white blood cell count. Since there were no other signs of bacterial or viral infection or illness, Christopher was sent to Iowa City Children’s Hospital for further testing. When Christopher arrived at Iowa City Children’s Hospital, they immediately ordered more blood work, a CT Scan, an MRI, and a spinal tap.

The tests revealed that Christopher’s brain was swelling and that he had lesions on his brain. Destiny and the doctors went over his last couple of months in detail to try and pinpoint the reason for swelling and lesions. The only thing that was different was that he had received the Gardasil vaccine. 

On Friday, August 10, Christopher was moved to the PICU as he needed more observation and medical attention. His neurologist explained that they were diagnosing him with Acute  Disseminated Encephalomyelitis (ADEM) and, given his medical history, he was “100% sure that the HPV vaccination caused the ADEM for Christopher… “The week of August 6, Christopher started football practice. After practice, he showered and slept until the following afternoon when it was time for practice again. Thinking that Christopher was dehydrated from practice and the heat, he was encouraged to eat and drink. After dinner, he went back to sleep. 

On August 8, after several attempts to wake Christopher, his mother decided he needed to see a doctor and headed to Trinity Medical Center. On the way to the hospital, Christopher was disoriented and said he felt very confused. 

By Saturday, August 11,  Christopher ‘s health became even more unstable and he stopped breathing on his own. His doctors told his family that they were unsure what the quality of his life would be if he recovered given the level of brain damage that had occurred from the massive amount of brain swelling.

I can't for the life of me remember where I heard this but I'm pretty sure it was an ME/CFS forum of some kind. I remember this discussion around some connection between fibro and ME/CFS and frequently getting inexplicably ill as a child. I want to know how many people relate to this because it definitely happened to me and I thought it was just normal. I remember at least a few people saying they related when I first saw it discussed

I can't remember how frequently it would happen but it was off and on from very early childhood until my teens (then it became much less common, and I no longer get sick that way at random). I'd get a fever, chills, headache, body aches, fatigue, vomiting, dizziness, like having a really shitty (quite literally) stomach flu or something. My body seemed to be fighting hard against something but even if I was around others I was never contagious

Normally the course was about the same. It could last anywhere between 3 and 8 days. I'd have a fever of at least 101.5 degrees and no more than 104. I'd be up all night, fall asleep on the bathroom floor. It took 2-4 days before I could eat somewhat normally again. I'd go to the doctors sometimes when it happened and my stomach seemed fine but somehow I'd often have things like throat infections and double ear infections.

I see a specialist for my ME/CFS and he's an infectious disease specialist. First thing he does when you're on his (2 year😬) wait list is send you to get labs and test for antibodies for strains of illnesses that are often seen in pwME. Things like HPV and coxsackie (hand foot and mouth disease) strains. I've never had HMFD but my antibodies suggest that coxsackie b3 is the "dominant" virus at the root of my ME though I have multiple strains that play a part. My specialist is quite sure I would've contracted this in childhood when most people do. You can get it from tap water even, or natural bodies of water, as well as from things like playing in the dirt (I'm told I liked to eat mud and they would just fucking let me 💀💀💀).

I bring that up because if that's what caused the sporadic illnesses then I really want to know if anyone who may relate had previously contracted some of the same illnesses, maybe HFMD or any forms of HPV (mono is a big one). Especially any enteroviruses (viruses existing in the gut). On the Wikipedia page for enteroviruses here you'd most easily identify something you've had if you go to the section: Diseases Linked to Enterovirus Infection. The last bullet point (citation 51) credits a trial performed by my specialist in 2007 for the hypothesis that these viruses can play a major role in ME/CFS

Though like me, you could always carry antibodies for viruses linked to ME/CFS without even knowing it. Just curious because I've been thinking about it a lot

About the HPV vaccine, I was told that every amab person is a asymptomatic hpv carrier, and that it is a sexually transmitted disease, so in my country they do vaccination campaigns for afab people in order to prevent cervical cancer, but they never told us that It can cause throat or anal cancer and now i’m heavily judging the system, I should bring this up in class

Scheduled my first HPV vaccine dose, and I'm 41. Happy to avoid a bunch of cancers with just a little prick.

NIH: "Human papillomavirus (HPV) infection is linked with several cancers such as cancer of the cervix, vagina, vulva, head and neck, anal, and penile carcinomas."

NYU Langone Health: "High-risk HPV strains can also lead to cancers of the throat, tongue, and tonsils, known as oropharyngeal cancer."

Superdrug: "You can be infected with HPV without being sexually active – as HPV spreads easily through skin-to-skin contact, it is possible to be infected with HPV without having sex. Prolonged contact with infected skin, such as holding hands, may cause transmission of the virus."

hey quick question - can you get HPV that causes cervical cancer without having sex?? I know not all HPV is sexually transmitted, but am unclear on that cause there's a lot of different varieties. My gynecologist like. refuses to give me a straight answer when I ask and when I said I have 0 desire for sex (aroace extremely uninterested in sex), she still didn't answer and told me I should think about the fact that idk what's going to happen in the future; that i might meet someone and change my mind or that I'll probably be sexually assaulted based on stats, which was a fucking weird thing to say to a patient asking a sex-ed question imo so I stopped pushing for an answer

hi anon,

oh boy! between your gynecologist and this doctor who claimed that everyone has a little endometriosis another anon experienced recently, not to mention the COUNTLESS other dismissive and misinformed healthcare providers I've heard about over the years, I may need to start some kind of rehab center.

so, this actually isn't a difficult question.

quoth the Center for Disease Control: "Long-lasting infection with certain types of human papillomavirus (HPV) is the main cause of cervical cancer." (note: there are many types of HPV, but only two cause cancer.) and quoth the National Cancer Institute: "Virtually all cervical cancers are caused by HPV."

okay, so your odds of getting cervical cancer without HPV are PRETTY LOW. but how do you get HPV? it's not just penis-in-vagina sex!

quoth Planned Parenthood: "HPV is easily spread from sexual skin-to-skin contact with someone who has it. You get it when your vulva vagina, cervix, penis, or anus touches someone else’s genitals or mouth and throat — usually during sex. HPV can be spread even if no one cums, and even if a penis doesn’t go inside the vagina/anus/mouth."

listen, I don't know if you're gyno was squidged out about how to define "sex" or what, but if you're never planning on engaging on any genital and/or orifice touching of any kind, I'd say your risk factor is astronomically low.

I'm unsure what your gynecologist was hoping to accomplish by reminding you of the looming specter of sexual assault; seems like a bit of a healthcare party foul to put it extremely mildly. if you're under the age of 26 and haven't already been vaccinated against HPV I'd still broadly recommend getting that done, because I love vaccines and you can never be too safe, but god. what an unhinged way to talk to your patient.

I hope whatever abuser Jones ends up getting to stick his dick in him has been vaccinated with everything known to man because who the fuck knows what impulsive idiot Jones is incubating. The hep A vaccine is the bare minimum needed to protect yourself against anything you might catch here. Jones at the very least (tries to) cover his own ass because he knows he's at risk for catching a whole bunch of shit that a lot of other people aren't. 🫠

hopefully gays are better than men in average at caring about their fucking health.

I totally agree with you about the danger of caught HPV, but I didn't even know that the vaccine only stops some types of HPV. I thought it could stop all types, so thank you for letting me (us) know. Some people make stupid jokes about this, but it's a very dangerous infection mostly for women, I believe, as it can lead to cancer - please correct me if I'm wrong. As for men, I believe (again, please correct me if I'm wrong), it's not that dangerous, but still it can seriously damage our immune system - I'm a man. I'm a man, and way over my 40's. When I was a child, the vaccine didn't exist in my country for boys. Nowadays my nephew (which is 12) has already been vaccinated. Back then we all feared AIDS, and even if you can survive now with AIDS, it's still a disease you'll have to live with for the rest of your life, with all its many negative side effects. The same happens with hepatitis B, for example,and people tend to forget about it. We can be infected with other STD even when we use a condom, if we're having sex with lots of different partners. People think this is a joke, but it's not. I love sex, but I'd rather not having it at all if it's unprotected and if I'm doing it with lots of different partners. Again, I'm with you on this: raw sex? Sure, I love it. But not before me and my partner get tested, on the same day, for everything. Please keep reminding people of this in your blog. Kids think this is something to laugh at - what the hell, let's party!, we only live once!! - and then one day they wake up and it's too late. Sending love your way 🧡

Thanks for your kind message my dear!

Yes, the vaccination really only protects against some types of HPV but there are MANY.

Yes it can lead to cancer and mostly to cervical cancer, but it can also lead to penile cancer, mouth cancer, throat cancer, anal cancer.... so men arent safe either.

All these asks i receive about raw sex make me fucking angry. If only you filthy men that apparently have a huge thing for fucking raw all the time fucking used condoms we could stop soo many STD's from spreading and we could even prevent so many cancer deaths caused by HPV. Not to forget some unwanted pregnancies.

Types of Risk Associated with HPV Viruses: A Detailed Guide

HPV is a very prevalent sexually transmitted infection in the world. 8 out of 10 sexually active people will get HPV at some point in their lives. Some people will get it for a long time, but the majority of people clear it from their system. Although a mild infection in most cases, there is a high risk of certain types of genital cancers if you contract any of the high-risk strains of the virus.

That’s why you need to be aware of the different types of risk associated with HPV viruses and how they affect each person differently. In this article, we’ll discuss what you need to know about the different types of risk associated with HPV, as well as ways to reduce that risk.

What is HPV? HPV stands for human papillomavirus, a common virus that causes genital warts and certain cancers. It’s the most common sexually transmitted infection in the world and the most frequently reported cause of cervical cancer. It can also cause genital warts and cancers of the anus and throat.

About 80% of people who are sexually active will get HPV at some point in their lives, but most people clear it from their bodies within a short span of time. There are more than 100 types of HPV, and many of them don’t cause any serious harm or any harm at all. Some types of HPV are highly contagious and can lead to infection in your mouth, on your head, and outside your body. The most common type of genital HPV infection is 6 and 11; Genital HPV infections are most common in sexually active young people between the ages of 15 and 25.

High-Risk HPV and Its Effect on Your Body Out of the 100 strains of HPV, some 14 strains are known to be carcinogenic; they can also cause cancers of your cervix, vagina, vulva, and anus. These strains are called high-risk HPVs.

The type of HPV that causes cervical cancer can also cause cancers of the vagina, vulva, anus, and penis. Most people with cervical cancer have either HPV 16 or 18. The type of HPV that causes anal and anal-rectal cancers can also cause cancers of the penis, vulva, and anus. Most people with anal-rectal cancers also have HPV to blame.

The virus causes these cancers by triggering abnormal cell growth in the infected area. This is a long process that goes largely undetected, and by the time symptoms show up, it might be too late. Therefore it is advised to get screened for these types of cancers periodically. Early detection can save lives.

Low-Risk HPV and Its Effect on Your Body The majority of people with HPV infections never develop any symptoms or problems. If you have a low-risk infection, it can cause genital warts. Other than genital warts, there can be warts on the infected area anywhere on the body. The risk of having an HPV infection that causes genital warts is very low. Even if there are genital warts, they clear up on their own, and no treatment is required.

In cases of lower levels of immunity, some treatment may be required. There are many OTC creams that can be used, but they are generally discouraged by doctors. Instead, the doctors have certain prescription creams and compounds that can help treat genital warts. In some cases of warts not responding to the treatment or simply being too big, surgical procedures might be required.

How can you protect yourself against HPV? There are multiple ways to lower your risk of contracting HPV. The first and foremost is to follow safe sex practices. Using a condom lowers the risk of HPV infection by almost 70 per cent. However, it is still possible to catch the virus since it spreads through skin-to-skin contact of any kind.

Therefore, the HPV vaccine is the most potent defence against HPV. It can offer protection against the most dangerous and common strains of HPV. It is advised to get the vaccine as early in life as possible.

Finally, regular testing for cancers, especially cervical cancer, is a must. HPV-related cancers are more common in women, with cervical cancer being caused exclusively by HPV infections. Pap smear tests can help mitigate the effects of these health complications by letting the doctors detect any signs of cancer early.

Final Words Human papillomavirus (HPV) is a common virus that can infect your body in different ways. It can affect your mouth, throat, genital and anal area. Since HPV is so common, the only way to protect yourself is by regular screening, taking care of your general health and getting the HPV vaccine. Stay vigilant and enjoy a healthy life!

Today's sexually transmitted infection (STI) is human papilloma virus (HPV). This most common STI can cause anogenital warts and cancer of the cervix, throat, penis, or anus. It can be transmitted horizontally (i.e. between sexual partners) or vertically (during pregnancy). HPV infection and its downstream effects can be reduced by the 9-valent HPV vaccine, which is typically given in 2-3 shots, although just 1 is remarkably effective.

How do we treat warts due to HPV?

Image: National Foundation for Infectious Diseases