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Life is a terminal disease, and it is sexually transmitted.
John Cleese, Life and How to Survive It
#quotes#john cleese#life and how to survive it#on life#sexually transmitted#self deprecating humor#text
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Why are women vulnerable to sexually transmitted diseases?
Sexually transmitted diseases (STDs) are a global health concern, affecting individuals regardless of gender. However, it is crucial to acknowledge that women, in particular, face unique challenges that make them more vulnerable to these infections. Understanding the factors contributing to women’s susceptibility to STDs is essential for developing effective prevention strategies and promoting overall sexual health.
Here are some factors to understand the Sexually transmitted diseases(STDs)
1. Biological Factors: One significant reason women may be more vulnerable to STDs is rooted in biology. The anatomy of the female reproductive system makes it easier for infections to take hold and spread. The mucous membranes of the vagina and cervix provide entry points for pathogens, making women more susceptible to diseases such as chlamydia, gonorrhea, and HIV.
Additionally, hormonal changes throughout a woman’s life, such as menstruation, pregnancy, and menopause, can affect the vaginal environment, potentially making it more conducive to the transmission of STDs. These biological factors underscore the importance of tailored preventive measures for women.
2. Sociocultural Determinants: Sociocultural factors also play a significant role in women’s vulnerability to STDs. Stigma and societal norms surrounding female sexuality can hinder open communication about sexual health. This silence may lead to a lack of awareness and preventive measures, leaving women more exposed to the risks of STDs.
Moreover, gender inequalities and power imbalances may limit women’s ability to negotiate safer sex practices, such as condom use. Economic dependence, unequal educational opportunities, and societal expectations may contribute to women engaging in risky sexual behaviours, further increasing their susceptibility to STDs.
3. Limited Access to Healthcare: Access to healthcare services is a crucial determinant of sexual health. Unfortunately, women, especially in certain regions or marginalized communities, may face barriers to accessing timely and affordable healthcare. Lack of sexual education, preventive services, and regular screenings contribute to the increased vulnerability of women to STDs.
Women’s reproductive health, including the prevention and management of STDs, requires comprehensive healthcare that addresses not only physical but also emotional and social aspects. Policies and initiatives that prioritize women’s health and ensure accessible healthcare services can significantly reduce the prevalence of STDs among women.
4. Reproductive Health Challenges: Women often navigate unique reproductive health challenges, including unintended pregnancies and complications during childbirth. These factors can impact their susceptibility to STDs. Unplanned pregnancies may lead to inconsistent contraceptive use, exposing women to STDs during unprotected intercourse.
Moreover, STDs can have severe consequences during pregnancy, affecting both the mother and the unborn child. Recognising the intersectionality of reproductive health and STD prevention is crucial for developing holistic strategies that address the specific needs of women at different stages of their reproductive lives.
Wrap up:
While STDs affect individuals of all genders, women face distinct challenges that make them more vulnerable to these infections. Understanding the biological, sociocultural, and healthcare access factors contributing to women’s susceptibility is essential for developing targeted prevention and intervention strategies.
Empowering women with a robust foundation in sexual education, fostering open and honest communication regarding sexual health, and ensuring fair and accessible healthcare are pivotal measures in alleviating the vulnerabilities women encounter concerning sexually transmitted diseases. By tackling these intricate challenges head-on, we pave the way for a future where women have the agency to take charge of their sexual health and overall well-being. For further insights and personalised guidance, consult with our knowledgeable women healthcare professionals dedicated to providing comprehensive information and support.
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STDs and its symptoms may appear after 2 to 6 weeks. They can include flu-like symptoms like a high fever, sore throat, headaches, and achy muscles and joints.
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Do MSM Contact Monkeypox At a Higher level?
Do MSM Contact Monkeypox At a Higher level?
After the widespread of Monkeypox across the globe, two questions were doing the rounds. Why is a virus that has never managed to spread beyond a few cases outside Africa suddenly caused such a big, global outbreak? Why are the overwhelming majority affected are Man who have sex with Man (MSM).
Researchers point out that the long history of work on sexually transmitted infections and early…
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Do MSM Contact Monkeypox At a Higher level?
Do MSM Contact Monkeypox At a Higher level?
After the widespread of Monkeypox across the globe, two questions were doing the rounds. Why is a virus that has never managed to spread beyond a few cases outside Africa suddenly caused such a big, global outbreak? Why are the overwhelming majority affected are Man who have sex with Man (MSM).
Researchers point out that the long history of work on sexually transmitted infections and early…
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and how extensive was this practice
#bnha#tw spoilers#canon compliant AU where kudou and bruce passed OFA back and forth like a hot potato#because they needed to figure out (1) incubation period#(2) methods that work (sex included)#and (3) what kind of strength it stockpiled#bruce: you’re ABSOLUTELY sure you felt this secondary factor after yoichi died#kudou: yes bruce my god what’s the issue#bruce: well i don’t know if you know but some sexually transmitted illnesses don’t manifest until#kudou: IT IS NOT. AN STI.
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Syphilis in the U.S was once nearly eradicated. Here’s why it’s surging again.
#politics#planned parenthood#republicans#syphilis#sexually transmitted diseases#religious reich#antivaxxers
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#23.08.22#3088#its still great & good to get vaccinated and you should always#but i cannot stress this enough these diseases have a near-null chance of getting transmitted to me on account of i do not sexually
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Since its debut, privacy and public health experts have pointed with alarm to a number of significant oversights in Calmara’s design, such as its flimsy consent verification, its potential to receive child pornography and an over-reliance on images to screen for conditions that are often invisible.
But even as a rudimentary screening tool for visual signs of sexually transmitted infections in one specific human organ, tests of Calmara showed the service to be inaccurate, unreliable and prone to the same kind of stigmatizing information its parent company says it wants to combat.
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If an STD got on the Qsmp it would spread faster then Covid ever could because of all the y'know
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Men are stronger than women that's why most of the small group of people who commit violent crimes are men and it's also why you can't change anything on your own so you have to convince some other men or the state into giving you your own way even in your defiance you reveal your own dependence that you're too arrogant to admit to
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It is my birthday, I am heavily pregnant, I had to fast for 12 hours for a blood test, and my husband is in hospital with a severe blood infection
Do not fucking test me with your misogynistic bullshit.
#I'm running my fucking household alone while worrying my husband might die and you're living with your parents at 45#You can't even convince one of us “weak women” to have feelings for you so maybe work on your own shit#As if men have ever “given” us anything by choice#Except sexually transmitted diseases#radical feminism
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Currently wrestling with the fact that every time I hear the last name Hopclap I think of an STD.
I feel so bad about it on behalf of the Hopclaps. They may be ambiguously sinister/evil but damn idk if anyone deserves that comparison.
#i imagine an std called hopclap would cause such distressing symptoms#just like. sexually transmitted compulsive dancing#like that fairy tale about enchanted shoes that force the wearer to dance but it’s contagious. sexually.#hopefully now that i’ve shared this thought it will stop haunting me#my post#dimension 20#fantasy high junior year
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/dsmp rp
The most difficult mental hurdle for Sam in order to justify c!awesamdream (and/or to excuse/ignore/justify c!dreamity) is not the issue of Dream's consent. Sam is perfectly willing to completely disregard Dream's bodily autonomy in literally every other sphere of Dream's life, from the starvation to the torture to the interrogation to the isolation to the lack of privacy.
The most difficult part for Sam to swallow is the sexual element, no matter the level of consent. Because a) it's intimate, and b) it's far more clear to Sam that it's a statement on Sam instead of just Dream.
The primary mental block for c!awesamdream is not 'is Dream's level of consent ok;' it's definitely 'is it okay for me to sleep with someone Evil.'
All of this also ties into how Sam ascribes more autonomy to Dream than he has, ie assuming Dream is always being manipulative, etc.
#c!awesamdream#c!dreamity#tw dubcon#tw noncon#check c!sam googling 'can evil be sexually transmitted' 'do condoms block evil'
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Harriet Williamson (April 29, 2023). "Trans-inclusive cervical cancer campaign defies anti-LGBTQ+ hate: ‘We deserve to be screened.’" PinkNews. https://www.thepinknews.com/2023/04/29/cervical-cancer-screening-smear-test-lgbtq-inclusive-remove-the-doubt/
Update: This news article is about a campaign for cervical cancer screening, called Remove The Doubt. The UK charity running the campaign was called Live Through This. Later, the charity changed its name to OUTpatients, so the campaign moved to their new site. Since then, you can visit the Remove The Doubt site here, which explains to anyone who has a cervix what they need to know about cervical cancer screening and HPV vaccines.
#cervical cancer#trans men#trans masculine#FTM#cisgender women#AFAB#HPV#transgender health#transgender#UK#HPV vaccine#sexually transmitted infections#relevant for transgender men and trans masculine nonbinary people and others on the female to male spectrum#relevant for cisgender women and transgender men and others who were assigned female at birth#queue#cancer#pelvic exam#vaccine#i'm not sure why the link displays with a different title than the article... i didn't do that
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ok i am caught up on dracula and i am Thinking many Thoughts
i recently did an assignment for my jews in modern europe class abt the confluence of jews and homosexuals in the late 19th century european imagination - how they are seen as dangerous because they are able to pass unseen in "civilized" society, but there is always something slightly off, slightly wrong, that keeps them from being able to fully integrate
i think that dracula (and vampires in general) is overall a metaphor for the fear of foreigners, but there's also something there that more specifically applies to the implicit danger of people, like jews and homosexuals, who can pass unseen and unnoticed in polite society. dracula, of course, reveres england and english culture, but although he speaks perfect english he is aware that despite knowing "the grammar and the words", he "know(s) not how to speak them". despite any attempts to assimilate, he will always be a dangerous and subversive element who is assumed to hold more loyalty to his own kind than he ever could to england, simply because of his blood (and homosexuals were often seen as a "race" at that time).
vampires appear mostly as human, with just enough differences to give the slight sense of wrongness - just like physiognomists trying to index biological traits of jews and homosexuals to establish their "inherent" differences as something that can be catalogued and understood. vampirism, in this context, is something that allows dangerous outsiders to enter unseen, while at the same time being evidence of their inherent wrongness. it's the mark of the "other", of a people who don't and will never belong wherever they go, the eternal outsider to civilization.
anyway all vampire stories are abt jews and gay people
#dracula#dracula daily#and ofc theres the connection between vampires and sexuality and seduction which loops back around to the fear of homosexuality#as something that can be spread and transmitted#ive read bits and pieces of dracula before for an english class but i dont think ive ever read the whole thing all the way through
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oh i sure hope martha made jonas’ dirty ass shower before she let him fuck her
#dark netflix#dark spoilers#i’m talking specifically abt s3#that man has NOT showered for YEARSSS#i love my grimy rat son but that’s no excuse to give someone sexually transmitted radiation poisoning#jonas kahnwald#martha nielsen
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