#how does chlamydia spread

[mysicklove]

microbio is hard for me bc all i think about when he lectures is how i want to rail him with the labcoat on

[batmanisagatewaydrug]

Hi sexy witch.

More questions about STI screening - how necessary is it to go for screening if I (penis haver) have only ever had protected sex, and want to have protected sex with a new partner. If I was to have unprotected sex with that same partner would that matter?

Really appreciate what you do here!!! Have a cracking day. :);

hi rojav!

this is a really great question, and I'm glad you asked it!

condoms are really great at preventing the transmission of some STIs, namely the ones that are spread by fluids - think HIV, gonorrhea, and chlamydia.

what condoms can't protect you from, which I wish more educators talked about, are STIs that are spread by skin-to-skin contact - that's things like syphilis and the extremely common HPV and herpes. while condoms can definitely reduce the risk by decreasing the amount of direct contact happening between bodies, they're not as effective with these kinds of STIs.

and it bears repeating, since many people don't know this, that some STIs (including herpes, gonorrhea, chlamydia, and syphilis) can also spread via contact between a mouth and a partner's genitals or anus, and infect the throat or mouth. a condom on your penis won't prevent you from spreading an infection in your throat, unfortunately.

so it's entirely possible that, even if you've only ever had sex with a condom, you could still have an STI and be capable of giving an STI to someone else - something that's definitely worth knowing, especially if you plan to have sex without a condom in the future.

I don't say any of this to make people paranoid or feel hopeless about their chances of ever reducing the transmission of STIs - again, using condoms and other barrier methods does absolutely help reduce the risk of transmission, and is very much worth the effort. and, in the worst case scenario, there's no need to fear most STIs! just make sure you're getting tested regularly as needed (might I recommend making a date out of it?) and go to a healthcare provider promptly if you notice anything that seems off with your body. it may be uncomfortable or awkward in the moment, but trust me: an awkward conversation about your sex life is MUCH less uncomfortable than untreated syphilis will be in the long run.

[sourcherryandsprinkles]

amber freeman x reader with 14 would be soooo good

14. ‘’Picturing you with someone else makes me sick.’’

SCREAM WEEK PT 3/7

I got multiple requests for this one character/prompt combo. I couldn't not write it

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Amber smiled at the party-goers inside her house as she walked through the kitchen, pleased to see that people were having a good time. Her house was the perfect place for parties. It was massive and her parents were out of town almost every weekend. 

She got roped into a conversation with Wes and Tara, sipping her beer every now and then. 

‘’We should go. I’ll ask Mindy if she wants to come,’’ Wes said, looking forward to tomorrow’s double feature. ‘’The drive-in is an hour from here, but I’ll ask to borrow my mom’s car.’’ 

Amber wrinkled her nose. ‘’Do we really have to invite her? I don’t want to deal with her detailed critiques on the drive back.’’ 

‘’They’re showing her favorite movie. We can’t not invite her, Amber,’’ Tara reasoned, not wanting to be the one to exclude a friend — even for understandable reasons. 

‘’The last time we went to the theater with her, she didn’t shut up the whole walk to your house,’’ Amber countered, her irritation evident in her voice. ‘’I do not care what she will write in her Letterboxd review or what she—’’ She didn’t get to finish her sentence, her jaw tightening when she caught a girl chatting you up on the couch. She had a mischievous grin as was leaning in close, her hand resting dangerously high on your thigh. ‘’I’ll be right back,’’ she told Tara and Wes, her eyes not withdrawing from you.

She made her way through the crowd, quickly coming up with a way to get the brunette to go away. You were her girl. 

‘’Sorry to interrupt,’’ she interjected, approaching the couch with a practiced smile. "Didn't you leave with Sabrina last week? You might want to have a chat with her. I overheard her mentioning something about chlamydia and possibly spreading it around. It might be a good idea to schedule a check-up with your doctor." 

The brunette beside you thanked Amber for the information and hurried off in search of Sabrina. Amber’s warning made her look like a good person, like she was looking out for that girl, but you knew her too well to believe her intentions were good. 

Amber took a sip of her beer, then huffed a laugh. ‘’They think that because they’re lesbians they can’t catch anything.’’ 

‘’Sabrina does not have chlamydia,’’ you asserted, eyeing Amber skeptically.

She shrugged nonchalantly. ‘’She might. She’s making out with Connor on the porch, the guy gets around a lot.’’

You gave her the benefit of the doubt for this once. ‘’I’m gonna get another beer,’’ you said, standing up to get a bottle in the kitchen, but Amber grabbed your arm. 

‘’Actually, we’re low on beer. Can you help me get some?’’ 

Following someone into their dark basement was on the list of things to never do in horror movies. That’s how a lot of idiots get murdered. But you doubted Amber would ever plot to kill you. She could be evil-minded, but she wasn’t a psychopath.

The basement door closed behind you, making you jump. ‘’How many beers do you need to bring up? Because if it’s more than a dozen, we should ask Chad for backup.’’

Ignoring your question, Amber halted at the bottom of the stairs, her gaze piercing into you like daggers. ‘’What the fuck was that?’’ she snapped, her tone sharper than the edge of a knife.

Caught off guard by her sudden outburst, you blinked in confusion. ‘’What was what?’’ 

‘’Don’t play dumb with me. I saw you flirting with that bitch upstairs. You let her put her hand on your thigh. On my couch.’’

Ah, so that's what all the tension was about upstairs. Why she made up that nasty rumor about Sabrina. Amber was jealous. 

‘’I thought we weren’t exclusive.’’ 

‘’We’re not,’’ she grumbled, defensive.

‘’Then why are you barking at girls that get anywhere close to me?’’ you pressed as you took a step forward, a hint of amusement creeping into your voice. ‘’Are you perhaps…jealous?’’ 

Amber's reaction was immediate, her pride refusing to let your insinuation slide. She let out an indignant huff. ‘’I’m way better looking than that girl,’’ she retorted, her voice dripping with a confidence that bordered on arrogance.

She wasn’t wrong. No girl in Woodsboro was prettier than Amber. 

‘’Then why are you acting like she can take me from you? That girl and I were just flirting for fun — at least, I was.’’ 

Despite your reassurance, Amber didn't release her grip on her emotions. Instead, she closed the remaining distance between you, standing so close you could feel her breath as she spoke. ‘’Never do that again, got it?’’ she hissed with a possessiveness to her tone that made your core clench. ‘’Picturing you with someone else makes me sick.’’

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[sirfrancisvarney]

So after learning that the alleged UHC shooter had read the Unabomber’s manifesto and that he, like many other people online, thought Kaczynski had some good ideas, I figured I might as well sit down and read this supposedly brilliant work.

Having finished the whole thing, I have to say, giving it 4/5 stars was overly generous.

Usually when I see people praise Kaczynski's work, they'll say he had some good ideas, but rarely go into specifics about what those ideas are. This is probably because what he actually writes is that technology has made our lives too easy, and that rather than trying to find fulfillment through “fake” goals like pursuing art or studying marine biology (which is somehow bad), we’d be much happier if the bulk of our time and energy was spent on not fucking dying.

This is stupid.

He also states that modern society forces us to change to support the greater socio-political-economic-whatever system, and that because the system doesn't allow for a lot of autonomy in our jobs, we're all frustrated and miserable (unless we can latch onto surrogate activities, like studying science, which is, again, somehow bad). Logical enough, I guess, but I don't see how living as a hunter-gatherer or subsistence farmer (or whatever he had in mind by "primitive societies") really gives a person any more freedom or sense of control than being pushed into tech jobs. In both you’re going to subject to forces that are more powerful than you and are probably beyond your understanding. Does it really matter that the forces in one are “natural” and the forces in the other are man-made? And why would the former be better? If you try to rebel against the life chosen for you, you are way likely to end up dead in the hunter-gatherer world than the tech job one.

And exactly what kind of freedoms does he want, anyway? Take paragraph 24, for example:

Modern society is in certain respects extremely permissive. In matters that are irrelevant to the functioning of the system we can generally do what we please. We can believe in any religion we like (as long as it does not encourage behavior that is dangerous to the system). We can go to bed with anyone we like (as long as we practice “safe sex”)[emphasis mine]. We can do anything we like as long as it is UNIMPORTANT. But in all IMPORTANT matters the system tends increasingly to regulate our behavior.

Does he think he should be allowed to spread chlamydia to his sexual partners or something?

At the end of the day, I just cannot agree with him on a fundamental level. Yeah, to live in modern society, with all its technological development, does put limits on what you can do as an individual. You can’t just live for yourself. You live in a society or whatever.

So fucking what?

All societies require tradeoffs, and the limitations he whines about in his manifesto aren't worth sacrificing the lives of people with diabetes or disabilities (which he does call for in paragraph 28. He writes that advances in medicine allowing people with genetic diseases like diabetes will allow them to spread their genes, “resulting in massive genetic degradation of the population”. This will, according to him, lead to genetic engineering to fix the problem. He’d rather let people with diabetes or other medical problems die horrible and entirely preventable deaths, and so get weeded out via natural selection. This is somehow better.) They aren't worth the countless child deaths that his utopia would necessarily cause. None of the actual examples he gives are worth fighting for. What's so great about being able to make noise at all hours? If we get rid of cars and public transportation so we have the freedom to walk anywhere, going anywhere suddenly becomes a much bigger deal. I might be forced to use public roads in the modern day, but I can also travel to the other side of the world and back. And why is he so obsessed with spanking?

And I’m sorry to the redditors and tech bros and people worrying about becoming npcs or whoever, but I don’t see how undoing the effects of the industrial revolution is going to make you happier. If you struggle with today’s world, there’s a pretty good chance you’d struggle in a pre-industrial world. Except the pre-industrial world is a hell of a lot harder to live in, so you’d probably just be dead, whether it’s from disease, starvation, exposure, accident, or murder. It doesn't matter how resilient or self-sufficient or capable (or special) you think you are. None of that is going to save you from dying of a fever at the age of three. You exist today because technology made it possible for you to exist. It’s hubris to think otherwise.

Ted Kaczynski thinks the pursuit of subjects like science or art is fake and bad. I don’t believe that. He doesn’t think people should devote their lives to something bigger than themselves. I disagree. I don’t want to live at the level of an animal. I don’t want to watch my children and the people around me die of diseases that were once preventable. I don’t need to go live in the woods and fend off bear attacks to feel a sense of control over my life. I’m not going to pretend there aren’t huge problems with modern society and the direction it’s going, but he’s not the one with a solution.

[jeniffercheck]

i dare you (you're gonna fall, but i'll catch you)

shivlina tumblr prompt: five times someone notices shivlina acting odd and one time they're honest about it

words: 5k

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v.

Roman’s a good brother.

When Shiv tells him she’s getting a divorce, he expects it to be the end of the world. He expects the waterworks and the flamethrowers, blaring tornado sirens, and a news broadcast to alert the entire city, because that’s how much his sister loves to milk her fucking tragedy of a life, and he’s ready for it. Don’t get it twisted; he does the nice thing. He sends her a stupid e-card with a series of explosions over his favorite paparazzi shot of Tom eating a street-cart pretzel and offers to spread a rumor around the office that Tom caught chlamydia from the linebacker on his college football team, and even though Shiv vetoes the latter offer, Roman still considers spreading it anyway because that’s how good of a brother he is.

He’s so good in fact, that he knows his condolence strategy must have worked, because it’s been six days since the last time Shiv verbally assaulted him, and nearly nine since the last time she’d physically assaulted him. It must’ve been his handiwork, because there’s no conceivable way that his sister would be going through a divorce and not making it everyone else’s problem, right?

After the eighth day of calm, Roman can’t take it anymore. He corners Shiv in her office, the golden plaque reading President of Domestic Operations looking far too shiny for his liking. He grabs at it just to add a little smudge.

“Could you not?” Shiv asks, glaring in his direction. Her gaze immediately falls back on her cell phone, the brief annoyance gone almost as quickly as Roman had provoked it.

“Not even a fuck you?” Roman asks, dropping into one of the chairs in front of her desk. “I see where I stand these days.”

Except Shiv doesn’t even hear him. She laughs at her phone, that stupid smile on her face growing in a way that makes him want to throw up and ask to be let in on the joke all at once.

“What’s got you perkier than Kendall in a Kith apothecary?”

Shiv looks up, scowl returned, and he thinks it feels something like a hug, if that were something he and Shiv ever really did.

“Did you want something, or did you just come in here to fill my office up with your stink?” she asks, and Roman feels a sense of relief at the volatility.

“I wanted to know what you were looking at,” Roman says, tapping his fingers on the desk.

“You came all the way down here to ask what’s on my phone?”

“That is what I said, right?” Roman asks. “Who are you talking to?”

Shiv raises an eyebrow at the question.

“Uh—no one, Rome,” she says, albeit unconvincingly.

“Sure,” Roman says. “So, you’re just laughing at cat videos and not another one of the texts that just came through on your phone?”

Roman tries to peer over the desk, but Shiv covers up her phone up her phone quickly. She’s hiding something.

“Roman, I’m not—“ Shiv cuts herself off. “You know you’re the only one who knows, right?”

“Am I?”

“Well, are you?” she asks. “Or is Tabitha sending me dating show casting calls just for shits and giggles?”

“She’s been doing that?” Roman whines. Disappointing. He wanted to do that. “I’m just saying, you’ve been acting…” He waves his hands around, Shiv’s brows furrowing deeper.

“What is this, are you trying to invent a secret language that nobody else knows?” she asks, eyes flitting between her phone and Roman as it dings, again.

“Don’t you have a job to be doing?” he says.

“Don’t you?”

Okay. Touché.

“This is my job,” Roman says. “I’m the Chief Operational Officer. I’m chiefing your operations.”

“Uh-huh,” Shiv says. “In that case, domestic operations are going well. Public opinion polls are up by two points, and I have a meeting with Karolina later today to discuss next steps. Any other operational matters I can see to for you today, Mr. Roy?”

“Okay, okay,” Roman says, waving her off, though one name in her report stood out greatly. “You and Karolina have been spending a lot of time together.”

“You and Gerri spend a lot of time together.”

Roman leans back in the chair, “She’s my mentor.”

“I can’t have a mentor?” Shiv asks.

Roman eyes her. If she’s telling the truth, then that means Shiv isn’t anything to worry about.

“So, you want PR?” Roman asks. “Not CEO?”

“What I want, is a reality where you’re not riding my ass every ten minutes,” Shiv says. It’s a non-answer, Roman’s not a dumbass, but at least he’s closer to the truth. Shiv’s divorce doesn’t matter because she’s got her hat in the ring. And Karolina’s backing her.

“Fine, fine, I’m going,” Roman says, standing. He pauses at the door, knowing he needs to throw her off his line of questioning. “Are you ovulating?”

“What?” Shiv asks, and if looks could kill, Roman would certainly be six feet under.

“Just asking,” Roman says. “You’re, like, glowy.”

“Fuck off,” Shiv says.

Roman doesn’t have to be told twice. Gerri’s going to get a kick out of this.

iv.

Kendall’s not paranoid.

A little bit obsessive? Sure. Hungry for power? He can own up to that. Good at making enemies? Most definitely. But paranoid? Absolutely not. This, however; it just doesn’t make any sense.

“What are you saying, Shiv?” he asks. On a normal day, she’d be at his throat, telling him that all of his ideas are bad ones and that it’s all going to crash and burn. On a normal day.

“That…I think it’s a good idea?” Shiv says, turning her head at him slowly. “Did you want me to scream and cry and tell you I hate it?”

“I mean—no,” Kendall says. “I guess, I just, expected a little pushback. That’s all.”

Shiv shrugs, a loose hand around her coffee mug. She’d sat next to Kendall in the conference room instead of across from him, unnerving coming from a woman who can oftentimes barely look in his direction.

“I read the notes you sent last night, and they make sense,” Shiv says. “No need to reinvent the wheel, here. Your plan is better.”

Which sounds exactly like something someone else would be telling her to say, and that can only mean one of two things. Shiv’s playing the game, or Dad’s putting her up to it.

“Is that a Karolina line?” Kendall asks, watching every minuscule movement of Shiv’s face. First she pauses—caught off guard, then her eyes narrow. She’s not looking at him anymore.

“I—a what?”

That’s it. “They’re feeding you lines, aren’t they?” Kendall says, standing up. “Unbelievable, this is—just, great, Shiv. Really, it’s great.”

Shiv rolls her eyes, coffee mug forgotten.

“Yeah, Kendall, I’m fucking wiretapped and the feds are bursting in here any minute to nab you for cruises. This is all actually just a ruse and you’ve been trained your whole life to take the fall for this one moment, you caught us,” she says.

“I’m serious, Shiv—if this is a setup—”

“I’m not lying, Ken, Jesus,” Shiv says. “I read the plan and I thought about it. That’s what you fucking wanted me to do, right? Can you accept that before I fuckin’ change my mind?”

It still doesn’t feel right. Shiv’s never given into one of Kendall’s ideas this easily and willingly in her life. He’s sure Karolina had something to do with it, and by extension their dad, but he also wants to believe Shiv, which he won’t, but he can pretend to at the very least.

“Fine,” Kendall says. “Okay, great, um—thank you, Shiv.”

“Sure,” Shiv says. “And, by the way—Karolina’s not, feeding me lines, or whatever you think. God, you and Roman, you’re like, fucking irrational.”

“Yeah, no, of course not,” Kendall says. “The mind games, they’re—you know.”

“Yeah, sure,” Shiv says.

He leaves the meeting feeling entirely and unequivocally unsatisfied. Roman wouldn’t be his first source of confidante on a bad day, but he has no one else to trust, and he’s the only other person who could possibly want Shiv in the CEO seat any less than Kendall.

“Hey, Roman—“ he says, entering Roman’s office. “Is Shiv, like, I mean—is there something…off?”

Roman stands up, looking out the windows of his office before turning back to Kendall and crossing his arms.

“You didn’t hear it from me,” Roman says lowly, “but I heard she’s ovulating.”

Kendall looks up, Roman’s dead serious.

“You mean—her and Tom?���

“Like jackrabbits,” Roman says.

“Gross, dude.”

Roman throws his hands up in the air.

“You asked.”

 

iii.

Karolina doesn’t get distracted. Gerri knows that much.

She knows a lot, in fact, such as Karolina’s educational background: a summa cum laude BA in Public Relations and an ivy league MS in Strategic Communication. Karolina’s career path: Assistant at a crisis management firm, Account Manager for a think tank, and then a Manager at Waystar—merged into Waystar Royco shortly after. Karolina’s consistent weekend plans: drop off her dry cleaning early on Saturday morning, pick up breakfast from her favorite cafe on the way back, work into the evening, pick up dry cleaning and groceries on Sunday, watch trash reality TV until she falls asleep, meet Gerri early in the office on Monday morning to drink coffee and sync (Karolina’s missed the last two Mondays). And Gerri knows all about Karolina’s dating history: the broody painter in college, the personal accountant in her twenties, the short-lived engagement to the non-profit president in her thirties. The absence that’s followed.

Yeah. Gerri knows a lot—and she certainly knows that Karolina doesn’t get distracted. So, it’s a mystery to her why she’s now received two press reports, riddled with mistakes. She would chalk it up to delegation—maybe Karolina’s giving some baby-faced assistants a chance, or she’s been fed conflicting information along the chain of command—but these are high-level, directly from Karolina, and directly her mistakes to make. Karolina’s lucky it’s Gerri who’s receiving them first, because they’re a liability, is what they are, and anyone else in the office wouldn’t be as tactful about it as Gerri’s choosing to be.

She calls Karolina in for a meeting over lunch. Low pressure, familiar territory, but even then, Karolina is quieter than usual. She’s not quite pensive as much as she is splitting, her mind obviously going in multiple directions at once. She's having trouble keeping up with Gerri’s conversation, only vaguely remembering details that Gerri has already told her and not quite adding anything substantial to the conversation unless provoked, her eyes occasionally dropping to her turned-over phone on the chair arm beside her.

Gerri decides to bite the bullet.

“Is everything alright?” she asks, stopping herself in the middle of a sordid tale about Frank and Karl’s latest excursion in Shareholder-Land. “You seem preoccupied lately.”

Karolina’s reaction is verification enough, the surprise and sudden discomfort apparent all over her body, but physical tells mean nothing to Gerri when it comes to Karolina. Her tell, is that Karolina has told her nothing, when by now, Gerri should know everything.

“I mean, yeah,” Karolina says, sitting up straighter. “There’s a lot going on. You know how it is.”

“I know how it is, sure,” Gerri says, unconvinced. She pulls out the press releases, red ink splattered all over the pages, “Wanna tell me about these, though?”

“Oh,” Karolina says, grabbing the pages from Gerri. “Your notes?”

Gerri nods, and Karolina looks down at the pages, brows instantly furrowing in concentration. Gerri watches the head tilts and the squinted eyes, the mouthing of words as Karolina silently reads lines back to herself, the constant switching between pages to fully grasp the inconsistencies and the contradictions. Her back is stiffer when she’s finished, and she stares at the pages.

“Um, good—” Karolina says, moving to clean up her belongings. “Thanks, Gerri. I’ll fix these up and get them back to you.”

“Karolina,” Gerri says, and Karolina pauses, albeit a little unwillingly, staring back at Gerri expectantly. “I’m going to ask again, is everything alright?”

Karolina crosses her arms, a feigned innocence on her face. “Yes, Ger—everything’s fine. These are just stupid mistakes, I’m sorry.”

“I’m not scolding you,” Gerri says, because they’re in the office, and these are serious mistakes, and while Karolina is her subordinate, she’s also her friend. “I’m just checking in. This isn’t like you.”

Gerri watches the internal battle as it happens, Karolina running through every scenario and calculating the results of each possible course of action. It’s always a roll of the dice with Karolina, but Gerri at least knows that if she doesn’t get the answer out of Karolina today, she will get it out of her eventually.

“I guess I have been preoccupied,” Karolina admits. “But, you know…things are good.”

“Things are good?” Gerri confirms, and Karolina smiles slightly as she nods.

“Things are really good,” Karolina says. Gerri has no reason to not believe her, and also knows it’s not the time to press further.

“Okay,” Gerri concedes. “Then, make sure the next versions of those releases aren’t going to make us liable for libel in seven different nations, alright?”

“Message received,” Karolina says.

Gerri nods, partially satiated with the outcome of the meeting, and she’s about to send Karolina off when Shiv pokes her head through the door. Gerri feels dense for not seeing it before. The extra meetings. Shiv’s recent agreeable attitude toward Gerri. The way Karolina bites her lip if only to stop her smile from growing, and the laser focus of her eyes. Shiv’s mischievous smirk. Of course. Karolina’s fucking lovesick.

“Hey, sorry if I’m interrupting,” Shiv says. “Can I steal Karolina?”

“Seeing as neither of us owns her, I don’t see why not,” Gerri says, and Karolina clears her throat, nervous.

“Great,” Shiv says, then to Karolina, “I’ll be in my office.”

Karolina nods, as Shiv exits, picking up the rest of her things.

“Karolina?” Gerri calls out, stopping her at the door.

“Yeah?”

“Remember,” Gerri warns. “Liability.”

The instant flush of Karolina’s face is the only confirmation she needs.

ii.

The event is nice, but Willa’s not much into the family business.

She finds it monotonous to stand around and listen to a bunch of legacy businessmen discuss stocks and market trends and, God forbid, politics, like they’re all the second coming of Jordan Belfort himself. She hates the way they all look down on Connor as if he isn’t the only Roy heir who doesn’t need Daddy’s company, and she really hates the way they all look down on her as if she’s some mail-order bride who couldn’t understand the first thing about the economy, but she does really enjoy the people-watching, and those cucumber finger sandwiches that rich people love, and the expensive dresses she gets to buy that are most definitely integral to stimulating the fucking economy. And she especially loves eavesdropping, even more so when it’s Connor’s brothers discussing what’s up with Shiv, going on and on about Shiv and Karolina and their two-woman coup as if the real answer isn’t glaringly obvious.

“I’m telling you, dude,” Kendall says, pointing his glass towards Roman, “she’s scheming.”

“Come on, Shiv?” Connor chimes in. “She’s done just fine on her own all these years. What does she need from pops?”

“What do any of us need from him, Con?” Roman jeers. “She’s obviously changed her mind. She wants the big seat.”

“What, and Karolina’s helping her?” Connor asks. “She’s a wonderful woman, really, but what does our People Magazine liaison have over who’s going to be the next Chief Executive?”

“She’s Head of Communications, Connor,” Kendall says. “It’s, like, her whole job to communicate. If she’s on Shiv’s side, she could already be swaying public opinion and in the internal memos. We’re fucked.”

Willa doesn’t like to step in often, but this is a bit much. “Wouldn’t you be able to, like, see if she were doing that?”

All three men pause, eyes now on her. Roman seems to be considering her point, but Connor jumps to Kendall’s defense.

“I’ve read about this. Psychological Operations are very difficult to recognize, even when you know they’re occurring. The Romans used flaming pigs to scare off Egyptian war elephants that would eventually trample their own troops.” He claps his hands together. “That’s it. You need to figure out Shiv’s flaming pig.”

“My what?”

The next few moments are very important to Willa’s observations. First, Shiv shows up alone. Not with Tom, not with the old guard, alone. Then, after confusing and awkward greetings between Roman trying to make pig jokes, Kendall stammering his way through an apology, and Connor desperately trying to explain Ancient Roman Flaming Pigs, Shiv immediately asks if any of them have seen Karolina. Shiv’s meeting her. Willa has to hide a knowing smile behind her champagne, her amusement only exacerbated by the panicked look in both Kendall and Roman’s eyes. Then, the best thing possible occurs.

Gerri and Karolina walk up to the group.

At first, Willa thinks her theory is toast. They all greet one another with the kind of cordial professionalism anyone would expect, and Shiv’s reaction to Karolina isn’t anything out of the ordinary. That is until Roman pulls the group into a conversation about how Logan really isn’t going to like the menu and wants, “to know who’s going to break the news to the kitchen staff that they have just over an hour to source a cod from Massachusetts itself or face getting a review that will surely destroy their yearly earnings for at least three more event seasons,” and Shiv, under the impression that nobody is paying attention, takes the opportunity to whisper something in Karolina’s ear.

Willa watches as Shiv’s hand meets the small of Karolina’s back while they catch up, and Willa immediately tugs on Connor, nodding slightly in their direction. He’s confused at first, and Willa, not wanting to cause a scene, first tries pulling a face, and upon an unsuccessful charade, spells it out for Connor quietly in his ear.

“That’s?” he whispers back, and Willa nods, downing a sip of champagne in excitement.

“Wow,” Connor says out loud, and Willa winces as the entire group looks at him.

“What is it?” Kendall asks, and Connor flounders with a series of sounds that could possibly count as English, Willa immediately jumping in over him.

“It’s just, so sad…that Logan might have to eat…salmon,” Willa says, internally cringing at the save, but grateful that none of them think highly enough of her to see it as anything out of the ordinary.

“It’s devastating,” Gerri deadpans. “Come on, boys. Let’s go save the day.”

Gerri stalks off, herding Roman and Kendall like two little ducklings who have no choice but to follow the leader, and it leaves Willa and Connor with Shiv and Karolina.

“I’m going to get a drink,” Karolina says to Shiv. “Do you want anything?”

“Uh, I’ll meet you at the bar,” Shiv says, and her eyebrows raise, a silent communication between the two women that Willa isn’t supposed to be privy to. She lets Shiv and Connor catch up, not missing the way Shiv’s eyes flicker in the direction of the bar area every thirty seconds or so, and after the fourth time Willa tugs on Connor’s jacket discreetly, it taking everything in her not to fucking spit out her champagne at the way he decides to close the conversation.

“You know, Shiv, it’s perfectly natural to experience a broader emotional undertaking as you continue to age,” Connor says. “I mean, sometimes I look at Tom Brady…and I wonder.”

Shiv, rightfully confused, looks to Willa for clarity, and Willa can only offer a sympathetic smile as they lock eyes.

“Great, Connor,” Shiv says. “Thank you, for…sharing.”

“Of course, honey,” Connor says. “Enjoy the party.”

Shiv walks away, and Willa has half a mind to tail her just for the entertainment of it all, but she figures Shiv is owed some privacy, not that she and Karolina are doing an exceptional job at hiding whatever it is that they have going on.

“Was that too obvious?” Connor asks, worry lines on his face. Willa can’t help it as she looks in Shiv’s direction one more time, spotting her and Karolina by the bar, clearly enraptured with one another.

“No, Con,” she says. “That was perfect.”

 

i.

Karolina notices two things as she walks into her apartment. Shiv Roy looks exceptionally beautiful under the soft light of dawn, and Karolina’s feet fucking hurt. She sighs in relief as she sits down on her couch, undoing the heel straps that had been cutting into her ankles all night. Shiv follows suit, looking tired, flushed, and still slightly giggly from a terrible story Karolina had told her about a college bet and a game of darts, and Karolina leans back into the couch, unable to take her eyes off of Shiv.

“It’s late,” Karolina says, though the words don’t really go anywhere. They hang, with no meaning behind them.

“So?” Shiv asks, because she knows they’re empty too. Karolina, always searching for reasons.

“The late nights—I’ve been slacking off at work,” Karolina says. “People are starting to notice.”

People, meaning Gerri, but she’s the worst person of all to have on your ass. Shiv frowns slightly, her gaze concerned.

“If helping me is too much…” Shiv says, trailing off. Her hand rests in the empty space between them, extended, but not making contact. “I’ll be fine, Karolina. It’s not my first rodeo.”

“No, I know,” Karolina says, her hand itching to meet Shiv’s in the middle. “I don’t mind it. I just need to stay focused on my own work as well.”

And it’s hard, when Shiv is in her apartment. When Shiv is in her office. When Shiv is Shiv. And Karolina is Karolina.

“Okay,” Shiv says, her head nodding in support. “Care to explain why this is important for me to know on a Saturday night, though?”

“Maybe it’s a sort of preamble?” Karolina says.

“To?”

Karolina sucks in a nervous breath. “Have you noticed people—acting funny?”

Shiv looks away momentarily, lightly shrugging.

“Maybe,” she says, but then her eyes return to Karolina’s, narrowing. “Why, is something going on?”

“I mean, is there, Shiv?” Karolina asks. “It’s three in the morning and you’re in my apartment. For the third time this week.”

Shiv, to her credit, just looks deeply confused.

“If you want me to leave, I can,” she says, and it’s that moment that Karolina finally grabs her hand. They both look down as she does.

“No,” she says. “No, I—I don’t want you to leave, Shiv. That’s the thing. I’d really like it if you stayed, but—”

“But?” Shiv’s eyes are still on their hands, making no move to separate.

“But,” Karolina says, steadying herself. “Are we—I mean, what are we doing, Shiv?”

“We’re sitting on your couch,” Shiv says, and Karolina moves closer.

“You know that’s not what I meant.”

Shiv pauses, searching Karolina’s eyes for something to latch onto. “What do you want to be doing?” Shiv asks.

Karolina considers all of the options before her. She could choose a distant friendship, or a professional mentorship. She could choose nothing, and effectively ice Shiv out, or, she could choose honesty. Choose the thing that snuck up on her. The thing she should’ve known all along.

“I want to kiss you,” Karolina admits, and she holds her breath as she waits for Shiv’s response.

“Then kiss me.”

 

vi.

“It’s disgusting,” Roman says, leaning against the wall. His eyes are scanning the room of the party, just a little New Year get-together for Royco & family, Gerri beside him, sipping a martini.

“What is?” Gerri asks.

“How nice she makes Shiv,” Roman says. Gerri follows his eyes, landing on the couple across the room, Shiv and Karolina attached at the hip. Karolina laughs animatedly at something someone in the group has said, and Shiv watches her with an adoring expression, her hand rubbing along the top of Karolina’s back before it settles around Karolina’s waist.

“They’re happy,” Gerri says, like it explains anything at all. Roman thinks it doesn’t make it any less gross.

“They sent me and Tabs an anniversary bouquet,” Roman says. “Shiv doesn’t even send me a card on my birthday.”

“Shouldn’t that be a good thing?” Gerri asks, and Roman immediately shakes his head.

“Karolina’s making her a softy,” Roman says, eyeing Gerri as she laughs.

“Karolina, making Shiv a softy?” Gerri says. “Shiv’s making Karolina a softy.”

“What?” Roman says. “Shiv doesn’t have a soft bone in her body. She’s quite literally physically incapable of being soft, yet somehow Karolina has done it.”

“And Karolina wouldn’t know soft if it hit her like a stone,” Gerri says. “She used to eat interns for lunch, and now she lets them hide in her office when they cry.”

Roman looks at Gerri, her own softness still up for question, and she pulls a face.

“What?”

“Are we bitter?” Roman asks.

Gerri sips her martini thoughtfully. “I’m not bitter. I’m happy for them.”

“Right,” Roman says. “And Dad’s signing over the entire company to me tomorrow.”

Gerri rolls her eyes. It hurts him that she has such little faith in his aptitude.

“In any case,” Gerri sighs, “it’s just a honeymoon phase. It’ll pass.”

“It’s been eight months,” Roman says, head still turned in Gerri’s direction. She shrugs and then stands up straighter.

“Don’t look now,” she says, and Roman does look, Shiv and Karolina headed right in their direction.

“Speak of the devil,” Roman says as the pair arrives in front of them.

“Good things?” Shiv asks, and Roman smiles.

“You know me, sis. I just love waxing about your achievements.”

“I bet,” Shiv says, smiling in return, and then her aim switches to Gerri. “Speaking of achievements, Gerri, I owe a favor to someone begging for an introduction. Can I have five minutes?”

Gerri quirks an eyebrow at Karolina, and Karolina nods as if to say, humor her, and while Roman wishes Karolina would just say it out loud, Gerri gives in easily enough. “Lead the way.” Jesus Christ. Gerri’s a fucking softy too.

Shiv squeezes Karolina’s arm before she goes off with Gerri, and Roman has to hold back a gag as they speak with their eyes, Karolina’s gaze not leaving Shiv as she takes Gerri’s place against the wall. This should be fun.

“Where’s Tabitha?” Karolina asks.

“Showing face at her family’s event,” Roman says. “They’re a bunch of centrists who parade around as progressives. Think the ATN clan is beneath her.”

Karolina nods, apparently all out of small talk apart from that one question, and Roman wishes he had any excuse to leave the spot he’s been glued to. The air is much too awkward for his liking, so he attempts to fill the silence.

“Thanks for the flowers,” he says.

“It was Shiv’s idea,” Karolina says, and Roman doesn’t think he’s ever turned his head to look at someone else so quickly before.

What?

“Okay,” he says, unable to stop a laugh from escaping him, “what have you done with the real Shiv? Is she locked in your basement somewhere? Did you replace her with some Brooklynite who fits your lesbian agenda?”

Karolina scoffs, though if he were looking closely, he’d swear she seems vaguely amused. “It was just a gesture, Roman.”

He shakes his head. Shiv doesn’t do gestures unless they’re violent and skin-breaking.

“You’re ruining her.”

“I’m ruining her,” Karolina laughs. “She was right. We should’ve sent a free session of sex therapy.”

Roman’s glass pauses at his lips. If Karolina wants to get dirty, well, Roman would love to test out how much of a softy she is.

“If anyone needs sex therapy, it’s Shiv,” Roman says. “Did she tell you her body count? It’s in the hundreds. Truly tainted, I mean, I’m surprised you’re even with her. Unless, you know—is that something people your age are still interested in?”

Karolina, interestingly, doesn’t seem phased. Maybe a little surprised, but unflinching in a way that Roman hadn’t expected. Maybe this will be fun.

“Do you ever think of anything other than your sister having sex?”

“It’s a little hard not to when you’re constantly shoving it in our faces,” Roman says. “I mean, seriously, I’m worried I’m going to get conjunctivitis from all of the secondhand eyefucking.”

“So, to be clear, you’re admitting that you purposefully watch us eyefuck long enough to receive an infection?”

“I’m saying you’re gross,” Roman huffs. “And you’re making my sister gloopy. Pulpous and squishy like a marshmallow.”

“Okay, Roman,” Karolina laughs to herself, and he can’t stand the sound of her perceived victory.

“Can you two even kiss when you get married?” he asks. “There are going to be children around, you know. Ideally, they shouldn’t find out about lesbian porn until at least middle school.”

He expects a comeback quickly, her wit proven to be able to keep up with his own, and he almost thinks he’s finally won when she speaks up.

“You think she’d marry me?” Karolina asks, voice quiet, the sharpness gone.

Roman sighs, swirling his drink around in his glass.

“I mean, you’re no grand prize, but—whatever. She’s, like, happier with you, I guess,” Roman says. “And I’ve never seen her willingly eyefuck someone for this long in a room full of strangers, so. Maybe you’re the real deal. Who knows.”

He avoids Karolina’s gaze and attempts to wash away his momentary lapse of sincerity with what’s left in his glass, silently praying for Gerri to return to put him out of his misery for once and for all. He seems to be in luck, though, because Karolina’s phone dings, and when Roman sneaks a look, it’s Dad’s name on the ID, a call she can’t ignore.

“Is there anyone in this family who doesn’t have you completely whipped?” Roman asks.

Karolina looks at him.

“I mean, you can keep dreaming, Roman,” Karolina says. “I know you like to do that.”

She smiles, and then walks off, leaving Roman alone on the wall.

Fine. Maybe it’s not Karolina who’s soft.

[theiloveyousong]

hi hi hi omg ok abt the chanukkah gift writing thing. how abt. barnroe going on a teeny tiny date in miss retro's diner after they've only been publicly dating for a little while. that would be super cool /nf

HI okay ive FINALLY finished this im so sorry i just had NO motivation :[[[ i think its decent though !

Linda slides into the booth of Miss Retro’s with a huff, smooths out her skirt, looks at Becky so crossly she can’t help but grin. “This place is an absolute dump, Barnes. What are we going to order, chlamydia and fries?” She wrinkles her nose. Becky pats her on the hand gently and slides into the other side of the booth. Linda’s picking at her cuticles, nervousness visible past the disaffected sneer. 

Becky flicks her palm gently, and Linda glances up with doe-wide eyes. “Hey, Lin. You don’t have to worry, kay? This is like Hatchetfield’s queer community center. We’re fine.” Linda’s face relaxes a bit, and she falls into the booth, sighing thinly. Becky pulls out a menu from the holder, spreads it across the table. “Now, they don’t offer any STDs, but I would like a milkshake.” Linda grins tentatively. 

The diner’s bustling, teenagers packed into booths too small for their group and old couples having lunch together for the thousandth time. Linda glances around a bit, spots a girl with wavy blond hair and a silvery dress, and her face immediately crumples into a glare. Becky looks at her looking at the girl, and smiles. “Family rivalry? You two look super similar.”

Linda huffs. “Yes, actually. She’s my niece and the absolute worst person I’ve ever had the displeasure of meeting.”

Becky pouts. “Aww, I thought I was the worst person you had ever met? You used to tell me that all the time, babe.”

Linda’s face flushes. “Yes- Well- Times have changed, and I have now deigned to grace you with my presence. You should be grateful, Becky!” She tucks a piece of hair behind her ear. “Anyway, Brooke is-”

Becky bursts out laughing. “Brooke? Really? Didn’t know the nautical theme ran that deep!” 

Linda frowns. “Yes. It’s the boats, we do a lot of boating. She’s the epitome of what’s wrong with teenagers today, always on her phone and no respect for her friends and-” Linda leans in dramatically. “I heard from Spankoffski’s kid that she set fire to the bathroom during homecoming this year.” 

Becky smiles. “So we’re gossiping now? Didn’t take you to become a yente at the ripe old age of thirty-seven.” 

Linda’s ears turn bright red. “Shut up! Shut up, shut up! I will not become an old lady who gossips at synagogue about people’s appearances. Whether someone has gotten another nose job or not is none of their business!”

Becky places her hands over Linda’s. “And this is definitely not from experience, right, Lin?” 

Linda crosses her arms and harrumphs. “You know I’ll say anything you want me to, Barnes.” She sighs, looks at the menu. “Oh, greasy bad food, how I did not miss you. Oh, inevitable breakout, how I do not want you.”

Becky plucks it from her hands. “Nuh-uh! I’m picking for you. Consider it a gift!” Linda scrunches up her face. The teenage waitress saunters over to the table, tugging at her choppy hair and looking extremely bored. Becky frowns. “Where’s Miss Holloway? She’s normally working here on Saturdays…”

The waitress grimaces. “Yeah, well, Holloway’s not here, so you’re gonna hafta take it or leave it, hon. I dunno why either, just got a call to come into work, so. Yeah. Whaddaya want?” Becky pulls out a tiny notebook, scribbles something in it, and shows it to the waitress, who hides her smile with the order pad. 

Linda narrows her eyes. “What is it. What is it? Becky, are you not going to tell me?” Becky smiles, but says nothing. Linda slams her head down on the table.

“Comin’ right up, miss! We’ll get that right quick,” says the waitress, scurrying over to a table with ten teenagers crammed in. She shows them the order and one of them shrieks. Linda sighs.

[swatik1991]

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Some pathogens are resistant to certain drugs. Molecular diagnostics can identify:

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Whether a patient will respond to first-line antibiotics or needs something stronger

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With the rise of antibiotic resistance, global travel, and emerging viruses, early and precise detection is more important than ever.

Molecular diagnostics isn’t just a lab tool—it’s a frontline defense in protecting individual patients and public health.

[nursingwriter]

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[allaboutmedical]

STD Test Singapore: Essential Information for Maintaining Your Sexual Health

Sexually transmitted diseases (STDs) are a growing concern worldwide, and Singapore is no exception. Many people may not realize that they have an STD because these infections can often be asymptomatic, which is why STD testing Singapore is an essential part of maintaining sexual health. Regular testing helps identify infections early, allowing for prompt treatment and preventing the spread of STDs to others. In this article, we’ll cover everything you need to know about STD tests in Singapore, from why they’re important to where to get tested and what to expect.

Why Is It Important to Get an STD Test in Singapore?

STD testing is vital for several reasons. First and foremost, many STDs do not show symptoms, meaning that individuals may not be aware they are infected. By getting tested regularly, especially if you are sexually active, you can detect infections early and start treatment to prevent complications.

Untreated STDs can lead to severe health problems, including infertility, chronic pain, and increased risk of certain cancers. Moreover, some STDs, like HIV, can severely affect your immune system, making it harder for your body to fight off infections. Therefore, getting an STD test in Singapore is an important step in protecting not just your health, but also the health of your sexual partners.

Common STDs Tested in Singapore

In Singapore, common STDs that are tested for include:

Chlamydia: This bacterial infection often doesn’t show symptoms but can cause infertility if left untreated.

Gonorrhea: Another bacterial infection that can lead to painful urination and abnormal discharge.

Syphilis: A bacterial infection that starts with sores and can lead to serious complications if untreated.

HIV: The virus that causes AIDS, which can weaken the immune system and lead to more severe infections.

Hepatitis B and C: Viruses that attack the liver and can cause long-term damage if untreated.

Herpes: A viral infection that causes sores, commonly in the genital or oral areas.

Types of STD Tests Available in Singapore

There are several different types of tests available in Singapore to detect STDs. The most common ones include:

Urine Tests: These are typically used to detect chlamydia and gonorrhea.

Blood Tests: Blood tests are used to screen for infections such as HIV, syphilis, and hepatitis.

Swab Tests: A swab from the genital area, throat, or rectum can be taken to check for bacterial infections like gonorrhea and chlamydia.

The type of test required will depend on the symptoms, risk factors, and the type of infection your healthcare provider suspects.

Where to Get an STD Test in Singapore

If you’re wondering where to get an STD test in Singapore, you have several options. Most private clinics and general practitioners (GPs) offer STD testing. Many of these clinics provide confidential services, ensuring that your personal information and test results are kept private.

Public hospitals in Singapore also offer STD testing, though private clinics may offer quicker results and more flexibility in appointment scheduling. Specialized sexual health clinics and sexual health centers provide additional testing options, particularly for individuals who prefer anonymity and confidentiality.

How Much Does an STD Test Cost in Singapore?

The cost of an STD test in Singapore varies depending on the type of test and the clinic. Basic tests for infections such as chlamydia and gonorrhea typically cost between SGD $30 to $100. More comprehensive tests, such as those for HIV, syphilis, and hepatitis, can range from SGD $100 to $250. It’s important to note that prices may vary between public and private healthcare providers.

Some clinics also offer packages that combine multiple tests for a discounted rate. Always inquire about the pricing upfront to ensure you choose a service that fits within your budget.

How Often Should You Get Tested for STDs?

How often you should get tested depends on your sexual activity. If you are sexually active and have multiple partners or do not use protection consistently, it’s recommended to get tested every six months or after every new sexual encounter. For individuals who have only one partner and use protection regularly, annual testing is usually sufficient.

Regular testing is especially important if you have experienced symptoms such as unusual discharge, sores, or painful urination, as these could indicate the presence of an STD.

The Benefits of Early Detection and Treatment

The most significant benefit of regular STD testing in Singapore is early detection. Many STDs can be easily treated if caught early, but if left untreated, they can lead to more serious health issues. For example, untreated chlamydia and gonorrhea can cause pelvic inflammatory disease (PID) in women, leading to infertility. Similarly, syphilis can damage organs and lead to long-term complications if not treated.

By getting tested regularly and seeking prompt treatment, you can avoid the long-term effects of STDs and protect your overall well-being.

Conclusion

Getting an STD test in Singapore is a responsible and important part of maintaining your sexual health. Whether you're experiencing symptoms or simply want peace of mind, regular testing allows you to detect infections early and seek treatment before complications arise. With various testing options available at private clinics, public hospitals, and sexual health centers, getting tested is easy, confidential, and essential. Taking control of your sexual health through regular STD tests in Singapore is a proactive step towards a healthier, more fulfilling life.

[judethswrld]

also like the girl saying this is based off her friend (who she HATES ) mind you had chlamydia and now that means jude does when first of all if her friend knew she had it she would have got treatment for it like one pill and you’re on your way but apparently she kept it knowingly for months for no reason and chlamydia is only spread through unprotected sex and if they really believe footballers aren’t strict with condoms especially random people you’ve lost your mind also just in general it really isn’t anyones business some ones sex health like going so far as his fan to push a loser narrative just so weird its giving judesgossip especially only tagging the bad things people say they also was talking about how good he is in bed rating it a 4/10 like wtf

it’s just weird as hellllll especially when the girl is so clearly lying lol every month there’s a new rumor about him on here and it’s so annoying to see people talk about such personal things like this can u be normal?

it’s not even gossip atp

[srghospital1]

Understanding Trachoma: Symptoms, Stages| SRG Eye Hospital

Trachoma is an infectious eye disease caused by the bacterium Chlamydia trachomatis. It is considered the leading cause of preventable blindness worldwide, affecting millions of people, particularly in developing regions with poor sanitation and limited access to clean water. The disease primarily impacts the most vulnerable populations, including children and women in rural communities across Africa, Asia, Central, and South America.

Understanding Trachoma: How Does It Develop?

Trachoma begins as a bacterial infection that causes inflammation in the conjunctiva, the membrane lining the inside of the eyelid and the surface of the eye. This inflammation results in irritation, redness, and a discharge from the eye. If left untreated, repeated infections lead to scarring on the inside of the eyelids. This condition, known as trichiasis, causes the eyelashes to turn inward, rubbing against the cornea. The constant friction can eventually scar the cornea, leading to irreversible blindness.

Transmission and Risk Factors

The disease is primarily spread through direct contact with eye and nose discharge of infected individuals, especially young children, who are the main reservoir of infection. Flies that come into contact with this discharge can also transmit the bacteria from one person to another. Environmental factors such as crowded living conditions, poor hygiene, and limited access to clean water significantly increase the risk of transmission.

Symptoms of Trachoma

The symptoms of trachoma can vary depending on the stage of the disease:

1. Early Stage Symptoms:

-Mild itching and irritation in the eyes and eyelids

-Redness of the eyes

-Advanced Stage Symptoms:

2. Painful eye movements due to inward-turned eyelashes (trichiasis)

-Sensitivity to light

-Blurred vision

-Scarring of the cornea, leading to vision loss

Conclusion

Trachoma is a preventable yet devastating disease that continues to affect millions of people globally. With proper hygiene, access to clean water, and prompt medical treatment, trachoma can be controlled and eventually eliminated. Ongoing global health initiatives and community efforts play a vital role in reducing the burden of this blinding disease, offering hope for a future where trachoma is no longer a public health threat.

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hii sex witch! i had a question about STIS (which I'm sure you already responded, but I can't seem to find it). So, what exactly are they? And is it possible for two partners who have never been their entire life with other person to get them? Can you be born with STIS? Thanks for reading already and sorry if there's bad grammar, I'm not an English speaker ❤️

hi anon,

thank you for this question, this is one of my favorite things :)

sexually transmitted infections are types of viruses, bacteria, or parasites that can be transmitted between people through sexual contact, although not all of them are spread exclusively through sex - some can also pass through close skin to skin contact or any sharing of bodily fluids, such as sharing needles for intravenous drug use or breast milk.

for a rundown on different types of STIs - what they are, how they're spread, symptoms they cause - I strongly recommend this thorough Planned Parenthood resource.

like I said, not all STIs are only spread through sexual contact. one of the most common STIs in the world is herpes, which many people catch as children when they catch is from their parents kissing them. so, yes, it's completely possible for a person who has never had sex but has herpes to give it to a partner who does not. fortunately, herpes is a very mild virus to live with! like most STIs it's quite treatable; more on that here.

it's rare, but babies can catch STIs from their mother in utero or during delivery, or catch them during breastfeeding. this includes many STIs, including herpes (again), HPV, chlamydia, syphilis, gonorrhea, and HIV/AIDS.

[thedataproject]

Why Regular STD Testing is Essential For Maintaining Good Health

Sexually transmitted diseases are one of the common current health problems that affect many people in the world. The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) estimated that within the United States alone, there are close to 20 million new STD cases each year-half of which occur among young people from ages 15 to 24. This is because most of these infections are not diagnosed and treated since symptoms rarely appear; thus, the diseases can lead to complications in health later. That is why regular testing for STDs is so important in both the name of individual and public health.

This article looks at reasons why everybody needs to go for regular STD testing, the risks to health because of untreated STDs, and benefits which can be reaped from early STD detection. More importantly, you will receive tips on how you can find confidential and affordable clinics close to you using resources such as the STD Help Center.

The Importance of Regular Testing for STDs

Because most STDs are asymptomatic, the infection can be present for several months or even years before being detected. More than 1 million STIs are contracted daily worldwide, World Health Organization (WHO) estimates; many of these infections are asymptomatic. If left untreated, the major STDs-like chlamydia, gonorrhea, and syphilis-can cause severe, long-term complications such as infertility, chronic pain, and increased risk of HIV.

1. Early detection avoids severe health complications

If left untreated, or treated too late, STDs are capable of causing irreparable damage. Some of them, such as chlamydia and gonorrhea, are often silent infections, particularly among women. These can lead to PID, or pelvic inflammatory disease, a condition that can cause irreversible destruction to the woman's reproductive organs. That would later eventually result in either sterility or ectopic pregnancy. The CDC estimates that 10-15% of untreated chlamydia or gonorrhea among women will develop PID.

Untreated gonorrhea may cause an infection of the urethra, prostate gland, and epididymitis; that is, the tube at the back of the testicles where sperm mature, a condition though rare that can result in infertility in men. In both men and women, untreated syphilis infection can cause widespread damage to the heart, brain, and many other organs over a period of many years and may be life-threatening. Regular testing can help them identify such diseases at an early stage and get treatment before health complications arise.

2. Protecting Your Sexual Partners

Regular STD testing is not only about protecting your own health but also about safeguarding the health of your sexual partners. Most STDs are very contagious and may be transmitted even in cases when no symptoms appear at all. As a specific example, herpes and human papillomavirus (HPV) can be passed through mere skin-to-skin contact alone, even if one does not see any sores or warts.

Getting regularly tested and knowing your status will provide you with the necessary actions to be taken for the protection of partners, such as the use of condoms or pursuing the needed treatment. Being upfront about your STD status and encouraging partners to get tested is one sure way to break an infection cycle and avoid continual spread of the infection.

3. Peace of Mind

Among the huge benefits derived from getting tested for STDs regularly, peace of mind stands prominent. You may have apprehensions about your sexual life, either because of symptoms appearing or after having unsafe sex. Knowing your status can give you an opportunity to take charge of your health and make good choices about the future. You should get tested regularly, especially if you have multiple sexual partners, begin a new relationship, or have had unprotected sex.

This can take the mystery and most of the associated fear out of the situation, making it much easier to ensure you're doing what you need to do to stay healthy sexually.

Common STDs and Their Health Risks

There are many common STDs that can cause serious health issues if left untreated. Here are some of the most common STDs and a few of the possible health risks:

1. Chlamydia

Symptoms: Usually symptomless, sometimes abnormal discharge from genitals, dysuria, painful intercourse.

Health Risks: If left unattended, chlamydia may result in PID among women, leading to infertility, whereas in men it can cause infections relating to the urethra and prostate gland.

Testing: Routine screening for sexually active people is recommended, especially in women under age 25 and those with new or multiple sexual partners.

2. Gonorrhea

Symptoms: The symptoms of gonorrhea are similar to those of chlamydia, and like chlamydia, there may be no symptoms at all; symptoms can include painful urination and discharge.

Health Risks: In women, gonorrhea can cause PID, leading to infertility. In both men and women, gonorrhea can lead to infertility and an increased susceptibility to HIV infection.

Testing: Testing is recommended for sexually active people, especially with new or multiple partners.

3. Syphilis

Symptoms: The disease begins with sores that are painless and progress in stages: rashes and fever are eventually joined by serious health problems if the disease is left untreated.

Health Risks: If left untreated, syphilis causes damage to the cardiovascular system, the structure and functioning of the brain, and other organs. It can lead to severe complications that threaten life.

Testing: Syphilis testing should be routine, particularly for individuals who have multiple sex partners.

4. HIV

Symptoms: It starts with flu-like symptoms but generally goes asymptomatic for many years.

Risks to Health: If left untreated, HIV can reduce immune capability and advance to AIDS-a life-threatening condition.

Testing: Early detection is possible through routine tests for HIV, after which the person can continue antiretroviral therapy that can easily suppress the virus from further transmission.

How Often Should You Get Tested?

The frequency of testing is based on your age, sexual activity, and multiple partners. The CDC recommends that sexually active women 25 and younger should be tested for chlamydia and gonorrhea every year. Also, men who have sex with men should consider getting tested at least once a year for HIV, syphilis, gonorrhea, and chlamydia, or more often if they are having sex with multiple partners.

If you're in a new relationship, it's a good idea to get tested before becoming sexually active with a new partner. For those who have multiple sexual partners or who engage in high-risk behaviors, testing is recommended every three to six months. If you've had unprotected sex or believe you may have been exposed to an STD, you should seek out testing immediately.

The Benefits of Early Detection

There are a number of advantages brought forth by the regular testing of STDs in their early detection. This allows not only for the early treatment of the infection but also for lesser chances of having long-term complications associated with that infection. Individuals infected with chlamydia, gonorrhea, and syphilis can be cured with antibiotics in the early stages of detection, thus avoiding additional health problems and lesser risk of passing the infection to other people.

Testing among viral infections, like that of HIV, is crucially important because through early detection, one is able to contain the virus and hinder it from developing into AIDS. The National Institutes of Health (NIH) report that "people who start treatment as soon as they learn that they are infected can keep the virus under control and can enjoy long and healthy lives." Regular testing ensures that people with HIV can receive lifesaving treatments before the virus can take hold and compromise one's immune system.

How to Find Reliable STD Testing Clinics

An individual may view finding a reliable and discreet STD testing clinic as the key to good sexual health. STD Help Center helps in providing a comprehensive directory of all available testing clinics within the country to help in finding the nearest testing facilities. The STD Help Center will try to assist in finding a suitable clinic, whether looking for rapid testing, cheaper services, or a clinic offering anonymous testing.

The following are some aspects you may want to consider while you choose your STD testing clinic:

Confidentiality: This should be made available in the most discrete manner possible.

Affordability: Look for clinics that offer free or low-cost STD testing, mainly if you have no insurance.

Convenience: Find a clinic that's easy to reach with flexible hours to accommodate your schedule.

The process of finding an appropriate clinic for your needs is made more easily using a directory such as the STD Help Center.

Conclusion

Regular testing is necessary to help maintain good sexual health. It allows you to identify infections early, avoid long-term health complications, and protect your sexual partners. Because most STDs have no symptoms, routine testing is the only way one can ensure they are informed about their status.

If you have no idea where to begin, then the STD Help Center will be able to help you locate a trustworthy and discreet STD testing clinic near you. Take charge of your sexual health today by making your next STD test.

References:

Centers for Disease Control and Prevention. (2021). Sexually Transmitted Infections: Annual Surveillance Report. CDC.gov

World Health Organization. (2021). Sexually Transmitted Infections (STIs). WHO.int

American Sexual Health Association. (2020). Why Get Tested? ASHA.org

National Institutes of Health. (2021). HIV Overview: Early Detection and Treatment. [NIH.gov](https://www.nih.gov/news-events/early-detection-treatment-hiv-vital

[silly-little-dog-boy]

I have a weird hypothesis about sex and taboo. I have no idea if this is even remotely accurate (a quick Google search does not back me up here), but here goes: ancient religions banned pre-marital sex not because of any purity standard, but because of STIs. More after the break if you want to read why I think this could be true.

So, consider that people were aware of STIs since well before germ theory. They knew they were contagious (though may not have fully understood the mechanism of transmission). It might not have been syphilis (which may have been endemic to the Americas), gonorrhea (which seems to have originated in Le Clapiers…potentially etymologically relevant), or chlamydia (no fun fact here, sorry), but they had stuff going around when the Bible was being written.

There is one surefire way to stop the spread of all STIs: ban infected people from having sex with people who are not infected. It’s unethical, but it would technically work. In practice, even if you could do that, it’s still hard to know who’s sick and who isn’t. This is true today, where we proactively test asymptomatic people for infection. Ancient societies had no such tests, so that’s off the table. What’s the next best thing?

If you guessed “enforce monogamy,” you’d be right. It’s still highly unethical as a normative policy, but probably not enough to cause a revolt (especially if it works). If people can only have a single sexual partner, the rate of transmission for STIs among a population drops dramatically. How they figured out that this works is beyond me (though maybe they noticed a correlation between number of partners and prevalence of infection given that there was no way to cure it). But if they figured that out, then putting a clause that gets people to stop having casual sex or even premarital sex in the holy book seems like a pretty effective way to control the spread of infection.

Today, it’s antiquated advice. We are inherently sexual beings (except all you sex-repulsed aces out there) and not wired for a lifetime of monogamy (the existence of and need for divorce is my evidence for that). We also have modern medicine that can cure most infections and adequately treat virtually all of the rest. If you or I get syphilis, we aren’t condemned to the horrific death Europe grew accustomed to in the 15th century. We take some antibiotics and abstain for a few weeks. But in a world before germ theory, I can absolutely see how society would really want to clamp down on casual sex from a public health angle.

Anyway, get out there and have the kind of fun your ancestors would have had to risk their lives to enjoy! You’ve earned it!

[chandigarhayurved]

How to cure Urinary Tract Infection Naturally?

What is Urinary tract Infection?

Urinary system consists of parts such as kidney, ureters, bladder and urethra. Urinary tract infection is the infection of urinary tract. Usually the parts of the system that are infected in urinary tract infection are bladder and urethra but it can involve bladder and kidney. If infection is limited to urethra than it is called as urethritis, if kidneys are involved it is called as pyelonephritis and if bladder is involved it is described as cystitis. Women are more prone to infections than men due to their anatomically smaller length of urethra.

Normally, urine is the byproduct of the kidney which contains excess water along with waste product and toxins removed from the blood. Usually the urine when moving through urinary system does not contain any contamination. It caught infection from outside the body causing infection and inflammation known as urinary tract infection.

Types of UTI:

Vaginitis: It is a vaginal infection

Urethritis: Infection of urethra causing discharge and burning sensation during urination

Cystitis: Bacterial infection spreads to bladder which gives symptoms like pain during urination, reoccurring need to urinate, lower belly pain, cloudy or bloody urine.

Pyelonephritis: When the infection ascends towards kidneys. The severity of the UTI increases as a result of this person have fever with chills, vomiting , nausea, pain abdomen

What causes Urinary tract Infection:

Various microorganisms can lead to UTI usually bacterial. Bacteria such as E.coli, chlamydia, mycoplasma are responsible for urinary tract infection in both male and females. Chlamydia and mycoplasma usually transmits through sexual activity. Men have longer urethra than women that is why women are more at risk.

Women whose mother has frequent history of UTI

Poor genital hygiene

People with diabetes, HIV attracts more infection

Women using spermicides, diaphragm, condoms during intercourse

Women using lubricants to prevent dryness during intercourse

Increased sexual activity

Older people usually get UTI due to catheterisation or prostatitis

Sexually transmitted disease might cause the infection

Weak immune system

Some complications like menopause, spinal injury

Using public toilets

What are the symptoms?  

Persistent or instant urge to urinate after shorter period of time

Increased urine frequency

Urine is cloudy, bloody or foul smelly

Fever with chills

burning micturition

vomiting and nausea

lower abdomen, flank or pelvic pain

pressure in lower abdomen or pelvis

Itching in vaginal area

Ayurveda view point over Urinary tract infection:

Ayurveda is a science of holistic healing and it focuses on doshas (Vata, Pitta and Kapha) the three energies of the body. These bodily energies should be in balanced state for a good health. When the doshas are imbalance it leads to diseases. Urinary tract infection is due to the vitiation of all three dosha predominantly pitta dosha. It is mutravaha srotas vyadhi.

Preventions for UTI:

Maintaining good hygiene

Drinking a lot of water

Avoid spicy food

Including probiotics such as curd

Avoid using birth controls like condoms etc

Drinking plenty of fluid like coconut water

Proper urination

Maintaining gut health, avoid eating processed food

Avoiding foods that causes UTI

Drinking tea or coffee

Eating cranberries since it contains proanthocyanidins that prevents the bacteria from sticking to the walls of baldder.

Some potent Herbs For Urinary Tract Infection:

Varuna (Crataeva nurvala): It has anti-inflammatory and antioxidant properties which helps in treating urinary tract infection.it works by flushing out dangerous bacteria out of the body.

Punarnava (Boerhavia diffusa): It is well known Ayurveda herb for urinary infections. It heals urinary infections and has diuretic properties. It’s antimicrobial properties reduces the urinary tract irritation and flushes out the toxins out of the body.

Gokshur (Tribulus terrestris): It is an effective herb for Urinary tract Infection. It significantly relieves the symptoms like burning, itching, discomfort etc. It also have diuretic properties that corrects UTI by maintaining the urine flow.

Some classical Ayurvedic formulation for UTI:

Chandraprabha vati

Varunadi kwath

Punarnavadi kwath

Chandanasava

Guduchi ghan vati

Prval pisti

Tandulodaka (rice water)

Managing Urinary Tract Infection with Chandigarh Ayurved Centre:

Chandigarh Ayurved centre provides you the best natural and herbal remedy “Urinary tract infection (UTI) care kit” which cures the disease in a natural way. It mainly affects the root cause of the disease and helps in curing the disease. The continuous use of this kit shows a proven result.

ALL PRODUCTS DESCRIPTION IN DETAIL:

Liver Care Tablet

The Liver care tablet of CAC is a herbo mineral pure ayurvedic formulation. It mainly works in balancing pitta doshas. liver care tablet consists of ingredients like Kalmegh (Andrographis paniculata), Kutaki(Picrorhiza kurroa), Bhumi amla( Phyllanthus niruri), Giloy(Tinospora Cordifolia), Yavakshar( Hordeum vulgare), Imli Kshar( Tamarindus indica), Mukta Shukta pisti etc. Its main function is to improve the circulation of blood. it works against burning sensation of urine, removes urinary infection and other inflammatory conditions.

Dosage: Take one tablet twice daily with plain water after a meal.

UTI Care Tablet

It’s a 650 mg pure herbo mineral ayurvedic formulation. it treats the root cause of diseases without any side effects. along with the UTI problem it also treats problems related to kidney, urinary bladder, urethra and ureters. it consists of ingredients like Yavakshar (Hordeum vulgare)   -200 mg, Kalmi Shora (Potassium nitrate) -150 mg, Nuashadar (Ammonium chloride) -150 mg, Swarna Gairik (Red ochre) -150 mg. It removes the kidney stones, renal colic, painful micturition, hypertension, and burning sensation during the passage of urine. it has antioxidant and anti -inflammatory properties. also useful in dysuria, pelvic pain, urine incontinence, foul odor, etc.

Dosage: take 1 tablet twice daily with plain water after meal.

Trikatu Syrup

Trikatu syrup is pure ayurvedic formulation comprises of mainly three herbs such as Pippali (Piper longum), Shunthi (Zingiber officinale), & Marich (Piper nigrum). the main function of trikatu syrup is it removes excess of Kapha doshas and supports the respiratory system, help to reduce body weight and hence detoxifies the body. it has anti-inflammatory , analgesic and antioxidant properties. It boosts metabolism and works in dysuria, painful micturition, and reduce inflammation of the kidney occurs due to any diseases. It is free from chemicals, additives, colors and fillers. Dosage: 2 tsp twice daily before a meal.

Detox Premium Powder

It is purely a herbal formulation that helps to reduce inflammation and burning sensation caused due to UTI infection. It has an anti-inflammatory action. It also helps to remove toxins due to its antioxidant properties. It comprises of  Moti Pishti, Parwal Pishti, Shukta Pishti, Giloy Satav, Kamdudha Ras, Jahar Mohra, Akik Pishti, Gandhak Rasayan, Shankh Bhasma, Sutshekhar Ras, Sudhyog Tab, Shwet Parpati, Yavakshaar. It has an antibacterial action and provides cooling and calming effect to the body.

Dosage: Take one sachet twice a day with normal plain water.

Sheet dhara:

It is pure herbo mineral ayurvedic formulation which works on doshas of the body especially pitta  doshas. It mainly consists of herbs like Ajwaion, Kapur (camphor) and Mint leaves that provide a cooling effect and helps to reduce burning sensation during micturition. it also controls mood swings, bloating and nausea.

Dosage: Take 1/2 or 1 teaspoon of sheet dhara twice daily empty stomach.

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11 Surprising Facts About Chlamydia You Should Know! Chlamydia is a bacterial infection that are spread through sex or contact with infected genital fluids. In this video, you will know 11 facts about Chlamydia you may not be aware of. Thanks for watching!! Schedule an appointment with me: https://ift.tt/KaEyefg ▶️Chapters: 00:00 Introduction 00:11 What is Chlamydia? 00:30 Silent Infection 01:28 Leading Sexually Transmitted Infection 01:48 Infertility 02:55 Can Occur in other body parts 04:12 Happens to young people 04:48 Chlamydia is Preventable 05:06 Regular testing is important 05:58 Risk to the baby 06:10 Chlamydia can get you reinfected 06:53 Treatment 07:56 Risk of getting HIV 08:48 Animals can have it too Watch the video till the end and let me know your thoughts in the comments. If you like this video, please SUBSCRIBE and don’t forget to press the bell 🔔, like, comment and share. Stay safe and Love all. 😍 Rena Malik, MD is a urologist and pelvic surgeon on youtube to educate people about all things urology including erectile dysfunction, how to increase testosterone, problems with sex, premature ejaculation, urinary leakage, or incontinence, overactive bladder, urinary tract infections, prostate issues and more. ▶️Check out my Amazon storefront (affiliate links included): https://ift.tt/QtowlNS. ▶️Coupons & Discount codes (affiliate links included): https://ift.tt/TIhmVW9 -------------- ▶️Please Subscribe: https://www.youtube.com/@RenaMalikMD/?sub_confirmation=1 ▶️Visit my website: https://ift.tt/MtkfnU1 ▶️Listen to the podcast: https://ift.tt/TDm7WE1 --------------- ▶️Follow Me On: • Instagram: https://ift.tt/Vtq02Mg • Twitter: http://twitter.com/RenaMalikMD • Facebook: https://ift.tt/VRr90GO • Tikok: https://ift.tt/RqndKrt • LinkedIn: https://ift.tt/rGqCMoa • Pinterest: https://ift.tt/sOWbR1S --------------- ▶️Sign up for my e-mail list and get more content from me: https://ift.tt/9Mwv3xb ▶️Get your FREE OAB Guide: https://ift.tt/NC34vLB --------------- ▶️Check out these playlists: • A Urologist explains what is edging and is it SAFE: https://youtu.be/qN23jUSSdVM • Penis Problems?! Erectile Dysfunction, Premature Ejaculation & More: https://bit.ly/3wwivzS • Overactive Bladder Treatment: https://bit.ly/3hMzBoP • How to Increase Testosterone: https://bit.ly/2T9QJKV • Women’s Sexual Health: https://ift.tt/hfJWGIq -------------- ▶️DISCLAIMER: This video is purely educational and does not constitute medical advice. The content of this video is my personal opinion and not that of my employer(s). Use of this information is at your own risk. Rena Malik, M.D. will not assume any liability for any direct or indirect losses or damages that may result from the use of the information contained in this video including but not limited to economic loss, injury, illness, or death. -------------- via YouTube https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=oZoHguQFv4I