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Ask Dr. Kate: I recently had unprotected sex. What should I do?
By Dr. Kate, The Daily Bedpost, on Tue Sep 30, 2008 12:51pm PDT
Dr. Kate,
I had unprotected sex a few days ago (oral and penetration). I know it's stupid and I've been alternately kicking and lecturing myself ever since. What I'd like to know is this: how soon can I get tested for STDs? I don't mind going in several times...
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Why the STD dating site is a great way to meet someone
By Erin Flaherty, Shine staff, on Mon Sep 15, 2008 1:03pm PDT
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Today certain junior high-minded individuals in the blogosphere are snickering about Positive Singles, a new online dating site tailored for folks who have STDs. And sure, while the concept is ripe for parody, I have to say that in principle, it's genius. After all, STD rates are skyrocketing, and presumably, a lot of that has to do with the fact that our partners are either completely in the dark about the fact that they are infected, or worse, lying when they say they're "clean," so to speak. Just think about it: Would you have been spared the horrors of HPV-related cancer scares if some douchey guy you slept with once would have let you know he was a carrier? (God we hate that guy.) Let's chat. Read More »- Let’s talk: Comment (115) | Blog
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Are you still scared of HIV?
By Jessica Ashley, Shine staff, on Wed Sep 3, 2008 11:13am PDTWhen I read
this item in the New York Times about rising HIV
rates in New York City, it made me nervous. Perhaps
this will seem counter-intuitive, but the new statistics -- a
more...
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what if you fell in love with someone and they revealed to you they had HIV
By futuretalkshowchic, on Sun Aug 24, 2008 12:31pm PDT- Let’s talk: Comment (17) | Blog
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Is the Safe Sex Card a pass to condomless sex?
By Em and Lo, The Daily Bedpost, on Wed Aug 6, 2008 8:05am PDTWe're usually all for anything that encourages safer sex. And in theory, the STFree Safe Sex License (recently reported on by New York's Daily News) is a great idea: Test people--especially those in high risk communities--for STDs (mainly HIV), give them a card with their picture and an ID... Read More »- Let’s talk: Comment (20) | Blog
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Black Women Wake Up!
By Ask Mrs. B Column, on Mon Aug 4, 2008 11:12pm PDTBlack Women Wake Up!!!!!!! As Black Women we are lacking taking care of our health. We are so busy taking care of everyone else that we don’t take time to take care of our health. This newsletter... Read More »
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