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sf-Sub -> RE: BDSM and HVP (9/3/2005 9:51:46 AM)
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ORIGINAL: FangsNfeet
Well, most people who would like to be in a sexual relationship who have an STD will get involved with others who are in the same situation.
Having worked (in a non medical function) in a histology/cytology lab that deals with pap smears, etc I learned a bit about this disease. The major point on HPV is that new information, research, grants, treatments, etc, are coming out every month for this much studied virus - that is receiving a lot of research attention. (this is good news! [:)] ) Also, in the near future for the rest of us a possible vaccine is on the way, I’m told.
Please note, HPV has several strains, some more contagious and\or pre-cancerous than others. What this means is, if party ‘A’ has HPV as does party ‘B’, it is possible that the two have completely different strains of HPV. Thus they could possibly give each other the others different strain. For a quick listing of recognized major strains see: http://www.stanford.edu/group/virus/papova/HPV.html
Please, seek advice, diagnoses and treatment information from your medical doctor. I’m NOT a medical doctor, I'm a layperson and I do not offer any medical advice.
So all this said, people a few years back were forming dating forums for people with HPV thinking, "hey I already have this and so do they, so we are safe...", not exactly so, now that further research has come out you both could have completely different strains.
It is possible to have HPV DNA type tested. This will hopefully give a better idea of what strain of HPV it is. The test is a bit expensive. More information here:
http://www.labtestsonline.org/understanding/analytes/hpv/test.html
The interesting news is that many people have HPV and live with it everyday. Additionally, most men do not know they have it all... [:o] Scary as that is - all the more reason to practice safely...
As far as BDSM goes… Well several of the activities within the BDSM realm are very non-intercourse and fetish wear friendly. Meaning that you can be very sexual in BDSM without having private parts skin-2-skin rubbing and bumping… Additionally BDSM is very rubber and vinyl fetish clothing friendly. Providing multiple barriers of fun… All kidding aside, HPV is very livable. Take sometime to read up, make a list of questions and ask your doctor any questions you have.
Another good resource for information about living with an STD and dating would be your local Planned Parenthood. Some centers have counseling available for just these types of relationship and disease type questions. They are also another source of information on HPV.
Unfortunately the internet is both a blessed and cursed when it comes to medical information as some of it is just plain wrong, outdated or a scam. Again, your medical doctor is the best likely source of information.
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