Know your chances (updated risk chart)

[wally*]

Hi Wally

I am so glad that you brought this up.

Hepatitis B is certainly something out there and can pass with sex since it is in the sexual fluid and in the saliva.

The problem we found is that we wanted to look for the latest research when doing the chart and since the hepatitis B vaccine has come in Canada the numbers are getting so low that it makes it hard to get good local data.

We are still seeing new cases in Canada but they are typically from people who have moved to Canada from a country that has a high rate of hepatitis B. Usually countries that don’t have enough public health dollars to allow hepatitis B testing for pregnant woman or vaccines for the children.

I have tested many people at the clinic who moved to Canada and were unaware that they have hepatitis B and that they probably got it passed to them when they where a child.

This means there is defiantly hepatitis B out there in the lower mainland but my usual advice is the best protection is the hepatitis B vaccine and using condoms.

You can get the hepatitis B vaccine for free in BC; here is a link for more information.
http://immunizebc.ca/diseases-vaccinations/hepatitis-b

HN
www.smartsexresource.com

Hi Health Nurse,

I was thinking of getting the vaccine but I have put it off for a while now because I read somewhere in a study that there is a chance of getting Multiple Sclerosis from the vaccine although it is very rare or maybe not clear whether it is from the vaccine or something else.

 

[Health Nurse]

Hi Health Nurse,

I was thinking of getting the vaccine but I have put it off for a while now because I read somewhere in a study that there is a chance of getting Multiple Sclerosis from the vaccine although it is very rare or maybe not clear whether it is from the vaccine or something else.

Hi Wally

I asked one of the nurses that works at Immunize BC http://immunizebc.ca/

Here is her response.



It is much safer to get the vaccine than to get hepatitis B. Vaccines are one of the most monitored and studied things in medicine. Vaccines are very safe. There are several systems in place in Canada and world-wide to monitor vaccine safety. These systems look for even extremely rare side effects of vaccines.

Numerous studies have evaluated whether there is a link between hepatitis B vaccination and multiple sclerosis (MS). The best available scientific evidence indicates that vaccines do not cause multiple sclerosis. Hundreds of millions of people worldwide have received the hepatitis B vaccine without developing MS or any other autoimmune disease.

The hepatitis B vaccine is highly effective. It protects against hepatitis B infection and its complications such as permanent liver damage, which can lead to liver cancer and death. Common reactions to the hepatitis B vaccine may include soreness, redness and swelling where the shot was given. Some may experience a mild fever. Serious side effects are extremely rare.

For more information about vaccine safety, visit: http://immunizebc.ca/facts-on-immunity/vaccine-safety

For more information about the hepatitis B vaccine, visit: http://immunizebc.ca/diseases-vaccinations/hepatitis-b

I hope this helps. Let me know if you would like more info!

 

[UhOh]

Two years ago I received the three shots for hep A & B. No side effects what so ever, so far.

 

[vancity_cowboy]

there are two types of women in this world...

those that don't mind the idea of having male semen in their mouth, and those that can't stand it

Ridiculous comments.

i'll tell you what pardner... you just keep on blathering about theoretical possibilities all you want

i'll stand by my statement above - as it's based on real observations that i have actually experienced first hand... many times! so until you can start telling me about real experiences that you have observed first hand... well, i'm from missouri - show me :violin:

 

[UhOh]

i'll tell you what pardner... you just keep on blathering about theoretical possibilities all you want

i'll stand by my statement above - as it's based on real observations that i have actually experienced first hand... many times! so until you can start telling me about real experiences that you have observed first hand... well, i'm from missouri - show me :violin:

From my experience the two types of women in this world that I've noticed are those I want to stick it in and those I don't. The second group far outnumber the first, I must be a fussy one.

 

[Cock Throppled]

i'll tell you what pardner... you just keep on blathering about theoretical possibilities all you want

i'll stand by my statement above - as it's based on real observations that i have actually experienced first hand... many times! so until you can start telling me about real experiences that you have observed first hand... well, i'm from missouri - show me :violin:

Nice selective editing.

Your comments were in relation to how SP's offer their services and the risks they're willing to take because of personal preferences.

One SP did explain to you she saves her personal preferences for her boy friend.
Never forget this is a business. Personal preferences to increase risk would be ludicrously stupid.

 

[xraytext]

Bump**

From the initial post on a great thread

 

[huggzy]

Thanks for all the great comments that have been made.

Are intentions was never too create any fear or anxiety around having sex.

Sex is one of the most amazing things that people can experience and we certainly did not want to take away from this.

Our main goal of the chart was to answer the most common question that we get. Which is “I had this type of sex, what can I get?”

Also the chart doesn’t give any real statistical information on the exact odds of something passing (I will write more about this later.) it’s more of a chart with general information so that:

- People have an idea of what tests they could get.
- A way of comparing different ways of having sex and seeing how they have different levels of risk.

The last one is the main aim of the chart. It’s that idea of how can you make a little change to how you have sex and it makes a big difference on your chances of something passing to you.

There have been a number of questions asked in the thread. I will be able to answer these in the next few days.

HN
www.smartsexresource.com

With all due respect, without providing any quantification backed up by statistics, then all your chart does is add to the fear mongering that is rampant on this subject. What does "passed on easily" mean?!? 1:5 acts, 1: 2000 acts, 1:50,000 acts, or 1: 2,000,000 acts, etc.

One person's risk tolerance can be very different than another. Some people are afraid of their own shadows, so if such a person is the author of this story then just the remote possibility of having something transmitted to them might be interpreted by them as being "easily" passed than it would be others.

 

[bluebawls]

There must be a huge pool of gonorrhea, chlamydia, herpes, syphilis and HPV being passed around in the lower mainland with BBBJs and DATY being the norm these days...I'm predicting a new strain of every disease will eventually mutate...lol

Good chart. Needs a bump for refresher purposes. Stay safe all

 

[westcoast555]

Hi All

I just wanted to let you know that our old risk charts have been updated and added to our new website.

The charts provide information about what your chances are of getting or passing on an STI with different kinds of sex.

Here is a link to the page.
http://smartsexresource.com/about-stis/know-your-chances-0

HN
www.smartsexresource.com

I was led to believe that chlamydia is an extremely low risk for a man receiving unprotected oral. Can you confirm or elaborate

 

[UhOh]

With all due respect, without providing any quantification backed up by statistics, then all your chart does is add to the fear mongering that is rampant on this subject. What does "passed on easily" mean?!? 1:5 acts, 1: 2000 acts, 1:50,000 acts, or 1: 2,000,000 acts, etc.

One person's risk tolerance can be very different than another. Some people are afraid of their own shadows, so if such a person is the author of this story then just the remote possibility of having something transmitted to them might be interpreted by them as being "easily" passed than it would be others.

As evident from the above some people have their mind made up and will only believe what they want on this topic.
I:2,000,000 acts, yeah I'm sure thats the number for "passed on easily"

 

[mimi]

mmmm....if some fellow says to me "there might be a very small possibility that you may get herpes or syphilis after sucking my cock" I wonder how I would respond??