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Hello:
I have done some research, and I had a couple questions in relation to this thread: http://www.medhelp.org/posts/STDs/Massage-Parlor-Workers-or-Bar-Pickups/show/2014164.
1. In the thread above, is the bar pick-up situation defined as a one-night stand?
2. When was it discovered that bar pickups are at a higher risk of having any STDs than the illegal CSWs described in the thread?
Thanks
I have done some research, and I had a couple questions in relation to this thread: http://www.medhelp.org/posts/STDs/Massage-Parlor-Workers-or-Bar-Pickups/show/2014164.
1. In the thread above, is the bar pick-up situation defined as a one-night stand?
2. When was it discovered that bar pickups are at a higher risk of having any STDs than the illegal CSWs described in the thread?
Thanks
MEDICAL PROFESSIONAL
I can't answer this any differently than I did above.
That's all for this thread. Move on.
That's all for this thread. Move on.
Thanks. I know this is splitting hairs, but does the fact that a one-night stand is a bar pickup or not make any difference?
MEDICAL PROFESSIONAL
Welcome to the forum. I'll go straight to your question.
1) These are not scientific terms. To most people, "one night stand" implies having sex with someone within a few hours of meeting, with no intent or expectation to date that person on a regular basis. Most bar pickups obviously would fall in this category.
2) There has never been a "discovery" about this. My comments in the other thread are just common sense, based on my 40 years of experience evaluating and treating people with (or at risk for) STDs. That discussion includes comments about the reasons.
But all this is splitting hairs. Sex with either a commercial sex worker or bar pickups, and many if not most "one night stands", are very high risk for HIV and other STDs, especially if condoms aren't used for vaginal or anal sex. Whether one type, or any particular partner, is slightly higher or lower risk is irrelevant. All people who participate in these activities are at high risk and should be tested periodically for HIV and other STDs.
Regards-- HHH, MD
1) These are not scientific terms. To most people, "one night stand" implies having sex with someone within a few hours of meeting, with no intent or expectation to date that person on a regular basis. Most bar pickups obviously would fall in this category.
2) There has never been a "discovery" about this. My comments in the other thread are just common sense, based on my 40 years of experience evaluating and treating people with (or at risk for) STDs. That discussion includes comments about the reasons.
But all this is splitting hairs. Sex with either a commercial sex worker or bar pickups, and many if not most "one night stands", are very high risk for HIV and other STDs, especially if condoms aren't used for vaginal or anal sex. Whether one type, or any particular partner, is slightly higher or lower risk is irrelevant. All people who participate in these activities are at high risk and should be tested periodically for HIV and other STDs.
Regards-- HHH, MD
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Herpes spreads by oral, vaginal and anal sex.
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Millions of people are diagnosed with STDs in the U.S. each year.
STDs can't be transmitted by casual contact, like hugging or touching.
Syphilis is an STD that is transmitted by oral, genital and anal sex.
