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Originally Posted by eagerdick
Dear Bros, I recently contracted an STI (molluscum) from one of the ladies here whom has left our shores. Don't ask me whom she is, for she's long gone already. It's nothing life threatening nor life long, and was cured with a cream and some cold freezing treatment at DSC after 2 visits. Contracted this even though I always wore a condom and never did raw... There's only so much a condom can do. Saw some white spots popping up singularly but in different areas, pimple like with no pain nor itch but they're not the usual penile papules.
My message is just for us here to chiong responsibly and get tested often, as it doesn't cost much and doesn't take up much time. Especially so when some of us have girlfriends and wives. Good thing my gf wasn't infected but it was really quite a scare. Even if you're single, spare a thought for the fellow bros here whom may have families.
While I was at DSC, got myself tested for Hiv, syphilis, gonorrhea and Hep B I think. One time do all and luckily I came off -be for the rest. Spoke to the male nurse at length and he's seen quite a number of HIV in his time at the clinic. Scary...
Take care, chiong safe, sensibly and be tested often.  |
Molluscum isn't exactly an STD, but if it appears on genital areas and thighs, then the mode of transmission is probably sexual. Note that you don't even need to have intercourse to get it. People have gotten it from sharing towels or even wrestling!
Thankfully Molluscum doesn't cause any problems other than perhaps some discomfort where the bumps appear, and it's quite hard to prevent it as it doesn't require broken skin to transmit. For other viruses capable of transmitting by skin such as herpes and HPV, if the skin is unbroken (no cuts), transmission will not occur. So, it is really quite hard to prevent molluscum.
The good news is that Molluscum is generally uncommon, and it clears from the body on its own. Treating the bumps will speed up recovery and after the bumps are gone and no new ones come back after a few weeks, it's cleared!
It is good reminder to always stay safe when having sex. Condoms are compulsory for vaginal and anal sex, and I recommend them for oral sex as well because putting a barrier on your body's openings almost eliminates the chance of most STD transmission, assuming you put it on early and it does not break. An additional precaution is to inspect yourself to make sure you have no unbroken skin in the lower half of the body, such as a broken pimple, boil or a deep scratch. If you do, then wait for them to heal completely. Unbroken skin is an excellent barrier against virus and bacteria except Molluscum, which lives on the surface of your unbroken skin.
Knowledge will empower you to stay safe, provided you don't let your big head be overrun by your small head. Always stay in control!
