BBBJ's are a high STD risk, even if not for HIV.
It is better to receive than to give. The "giver" (usually the women) has vastly higher STD risks than the receiver (usually the man) BBBJ often desired by men is high risk for the women. But men can also get STD's from oral sex and DATY.
In the U.S., Canada and most of the world, HIV never has been much of a risk for heterosexual males or their female partners, as long as the women is sure the male is not bisexual, or a iv drug user, since those are the only real risks for men.
But other STD's are a much more real issue. STD's are on increase at same time HIV/AIDS is declining. We are having lots of unprotected sex, especially oral sex. While AIDS is very isolated to certain risk groups, STD's are the real issue for the majority of the population.
Most other STD's other than Herpes, are fairly easy to cure IF you know you have it. Risk is higher for women if it goes undetected and men can pass it on to women not knowing they have an STD.
For blood borne STD's (including HIV) vaginal sex and anal sex is high risk since thrusting can cause a tear on penis or vagina. This can create an open wound which allows semen or vaginal fluid to enter the blood stream. A tear from thrusting, bodily fluid mixing with blood are the STD major risks. Anal sex is especially risky if the insertive partner is HIV infected since easy access to blood sources. But heterosexual males act as a block to HIV spread since they are usually not the receptive partner, or they would be bi or gay.
Herpes can be passed by skin contact and infection although mostly when a person is having an active outbreak. Herpes simplex virus (HSV) causes herpes. This virus has two types, HSV 1 and HSV 2. HSV 1 (oral herpes) usually causes infections on the lips or mouth (cold sores or fever blisters). HSV 2 (genital herpes) usually causes sores and blisters in the genital area. However, virus from the mouth can infect the genitals and virus from the genitals can infect the mouth. Herpes virus can also infect other parts of the body.
Nasty Gonorrhea is spread between penis and vagina (infection rate for males 30-50%, females 60-90%), penis to mouth, penis to rectum, mouth to vagina. The same with chlamydia which lives in vaginal fluid and in semen. Chlamydia is sometimes called the “silent” disease because you can have it and not know it. Can have serious complications in women if not treated.
Hepatitis B is a real concern for everyone since often you don't have any symptoms until there is serious liver damage. Hepatitis B is very contagious. Often it is at a subclinical level, with no symptoms but still contagious by saliva and most all body fluids. Everyone should get a Hepatitis B vaccine which consists of an initial shot and two follow-up shots. The cost should be about $150-$160 for the vaccine plus whatever the Dr. charges. But it is well worth it. The vaccine is about 70% effective. If the other 30% contract Hepatitis B, they usually will get a very mild case. Even more dangerous is the Delta strain. But it is usually only a risk if you also have Hepatitis B.
Women should get a pap smear every 6-12 months. This is vitally important, not only for STD's but for cervical cancer. The good news is that cervical cancer is very slow to grow, taking 8 years before it becomes very dangerous.
Women should also have a speculum and examine herself frequently. Many STD's, yeast infections etc. are easily seen. If you aren't totally "pink" see your doctor.
I was first introduced to speculums and the beauty of the female vagina many years ago at the Stan Dale workshops, but at that time they were controlled medical supplies that only a physician could obtain. I was thrilled to learn they are now readily available. I asked where, and someone suggested that many bondage supply exhibitors at the swing conventions had them. Yep, I brought home, from the Lifestyles Convention, both a metal and plastic version...now just need a woman to learn with. They don't look very vagina-friendly...those big tongs going in....but I'm told they aren't that bad to insert.
As a Provider in Phoenix said:
I agree this BBBJ phenomenon has got to end. I know you gents love it, but when are you going to wake up and realize you can catch numberous STD's? There are several ways to have fun and be safe. I know you just can't stand the condoms, but I just can't see how you would want to be part of a vicious circle of spreading these diseases.
I had a client come to me this year with a very terrible story. He had been with his wife for 5 years, married for three and completely faithful. The last year the marriage was falling apart and they stopped having sex. After the divorce he decided to see a provider at the recommendation of a friend. So he makes an appointment with a well reviewed provider and low and behold 3-5 days and a BBBJ later he has some major uhh issues down there. He goes to the doc and low and behold Gonnorhea! OUCH! First blow job in over a year and he gets left with a very sticky memory and a dose of antibiotics and a DR Bill. Talk about a horror story! My point is wouldn't you rather be safe than sorry?
Cover Story USA Today
Welcome to the US with STD rates 50 to 100 times greater than those of any industrialized nation.
Experts say much of the blame rests on a contradictory attitude toward sex. "It seems to be easier for Americans to engage in sex than to talk about it," says Dorothy Mann, executive director of the Family Planning Council of Philadelphia.
The article talks about the huge rise in chlamydia, herpes etc while at the same time new cases of AIDS are in a steady long-term decline. It also points out that women are disproportionately effected by STD's and while they are not as prevalent in men and often don't cause any major health problems they are much more serious if undetected in women. Long-term STD prevention will require a sexual revolution - based on frank discussion of sexuality.
Another article that I now wished I had saved talked about the studies in high schools that had frank sex discussions and availability of condoms and those that did not. The results were clear - honest discussion about sex and using condoms did not result in more teenagers having sex, but resulted in a dramatic decrease in STDs' among students who had honest sex education and for whom condoms were made available.
It is better to receive than to give. The "giver" (usually the women) has vastly higher STD risks than the receiver (usually the man) BBBJ often desired by men is high risk for the women. But men can also get STD's from oral sex and DATY.
In the U.S., Canada and most of the world, HIV never has been much of a risk for heterosexual males or their female partners, as long as the women is sure the male is not bisexual, or a iv drug user, since those are the only real risks for men.
But other STD's are a much more real issue. STD's are on increase at same time HIV/AIDS is declining. We are having lots of unprotected sex, especially oral sex. While AIDS is very isolated to certain risk groups, STD's are the real issue for the majority of the population.
Most other STD's other than Herpes, are fairly easy to cure IF you know you have it. Risk is higher for women if it goes undetected and men can pass it on to women not knowing they have an STD.
For blood borne STD's (including HIV) vaginal sex and anal sex is high risk since thrusting can cause a tear on penis or vagina. This can create an open wound which allows semen or vaginal fluid to enter the blood stream. A tear from thrusting, bodily fluid mixing with blood are the STD major risks. Anal sex is especially risky if the insertive partner is HIV infected since easy access to blood sources. But heterosexual males act as a block to HIV spread since they are usually not the receptive partner, or they would be bi or gay.
Herpes can be passed by skin contact and infection although mostly when a person is having an active outbreak. Herpes simplex virus (HSV) causes herpes. This virus has two types, HSV 1 and HSV 2. HSV 1 (oral herpes) usually causes infections on the lips or mouth (cold sores or fever blisters). HSV 2 (genital herpes) usually causes sores and blisters in the genital area. However, virus from the mouth can infect the genitals and virus from the genitals can infect the mouth. Herpes virus can also infect other parts of the body.
Nasty Gonorrhea is spread between penis and vagina (infection rate for males 30-50%, females 60-90%), penis to mouth, penis to rectum, mouth to vagina. The same with chlamydia which lives in vaginal fluid and in semen. Chlamydia is sometimes called the “silent” disease because you can have it and not know it. Can have serious complications in women if not treated.
Hepatitis B is a real concern for everyone since often you don't have any symptoms until there is serious liver damage. Hepatitis B is very contagious. Often it is at a subclinical level, with no symptoms but still contagious by saliva and most all body fluids. Everyone should get a Hepatitis B vaccine which consists of an initial shot and two follow-up shots. The cost should be about $150-$160 for the vaccine plus whatever the Dr. charges. But it is well worth it. The vaccine is about 70% effective. If the other 30% contract Hepatitis B, they usually will get a very mild case. Even more dangerous is the Delta strain. But it is usually only a risk if you also have Hepatitis B.
Women should get a pap smear every 6-12 months. This is vitally important, not only for STD's but for cervical cancer. The good news is that cervical cancer is very slow to grow, taking 8 years before it becomes very dangerous.
Women should also have a speculum and examine herself frequently. Many STD's, yeast infections etc. are easily seen. If you aren't totally "pink" see your doctor.
I was first introduced to speculums and the beauty of the female vagina many years ago at the Stan Dale workshops, but at that time they were controlled medical supplies that only a physician could obtain. I was thrilled to learn they are now readily available. I asked where, and someone suggested that many bondage supply exhibitors at the swing conventions had them. Yep, I brought home, from the Lifestyles Convention, both a metal and plastic version...now just need a woman to learn with. They don't look very vagina-friendly...those big tongs going in....but I'm told they aren't that bad to insert.
As a Provider in Phoenix said:
I agree this BBBJ phenomenon has got to end. I know you gents love it, but when are you going to wake up and realize you can catch numberous STD's? There are several ways to have fun and be safe. I know you just can't stand the condoms, but I just can't see how you would want to be part of a vicious circle of spreading these diseases.
I had a client come to me this year with a very terrible story. He had been with his wife for 5 years, married for three and completely faithful. The last year the marriage was falling apart and they stopped having sex. After the divorce he decided to see a provider at the recommendation of a friend. So he makes an appointment with a well reviewed provider and low and behold 3-5 days and a BBBJ later he has some major uhh issues down there. He goes to the doc and low and behold Gonnorhea! OUCH! First blow job in over a year and he gets left with a very sticky memory and a dose of antibiotics and a DR Bill. Talk about a horror story! My point is wouldn't you rather be safe than sorry?
Cover Story USA Today
Welcome to the US with STD rates 50 to 100 times greater than those of any industrialized nation.
Experts say much of the blame rests on a contradictory attitude toward sex. "It seems to be easier for Americans to engage in sex than to talk about it," says Dorothy Mann, executive director of the Family Planning Council of Philadelphia.
The article talks about the huge rise in chlamydia, herpes etc while at the same time new cases of AIDS are in a steady long-term decline. It also points out that women are disproportionately effected by STD's and while they are not as prevalent in men and often don't cause any major health problems they are much more serious if undetected in women. Long-term STD prevention will require a sexual revolution - based on frank discussion of sexuality.
Another article that I now wished I had saved talked about the studies in high schools that had frank sex discussions and availability of condoms and those that did not. The results were clear - honest discussion about sex and using condoms did not result in more teenagers having sex, but resulted in a dramatic decrease in STDs' among students who had honest sex education and for whom condoms were made available.
