reaction to positive test
HSV1 or 2?
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HSV1 or 2?
My "real life" reference was to your cite about "meeting" an HIV+ person. In the US, the frequency particularly in certain areas and certain circles is much higher. Most of us encounter a person living with HIV and never even know it. Best…
Amazon, it is not splitting hairs and much of the data you reference does not match real life. I am not going to continue this here and simply refer to my earlier posts and stand by their accuracy as stated. Lisa
Amazon, thanks for being receptive to my follow-up posts and clarifications. However, you state something that is a common misunderstanding about HIV and seriously misinformative, meaning with potential high consequences. In pertinent part…
And to further clarify, I never said testing is a prophylactic. Never ever. It's not. The interim period between tests is filled with circumstances and factors that "change" the most recent test results reliability. L.
I don't want to rain on anyone's parade as I am a very sex-positive person, but clearly my post in this thread is being misunderstood or misrepresented. I (Lisa) am a major proponent of condom use and other barriers when dealing with bodil…
Thanks for welcoming feedback. Here are a few thoughts. I agree that photos help give life to a profile. Of course honesty is important, but I would not highlight newbie as if you are tenuous but then you are clear in aiming someday for fu…
Sorry I thought I replied but dont see it now. Hot Dates can be a helpful feature. Also happy to messahe if you would like other udeas and suggestions.
I agree with NorthShore's question. Communication os key. Prediscuss the issue of barebacking.
I agree that Hot Dates can be helpful.
Lisa, Message me if you want to discuss some ideas.
MandC have given a great testimomy as to how it should be.
Typo. *just intermingle Also its not clear from your post if there is interest in playing between the two couples. If so that might be a safe and secure next step. And there is so much you can do without going full swap. And by then the la…
Patience and heing comforyable going at your own pace is key as is good verbal and non-verbal communication. Frankly, the first time you all may do more watching than playing. To keep it comfortable you each may want to simply play with yo…
Some people have shared really good advice, and I want to echo this -- stay connected and communicate whether with words or looks or touch. This lifestyle, whether recreational, occasional, or constant, requires quality ongoing communicati…
Continue be patient and open to possibilities that come your way. There are in fact a number of longtime SLS couples who don't full swap and I have seen profiles that note g/g play only. So you will find what you seek. I do think AndrewRob…
I think two couples together often wind up in a variation on a threesome. It might be the threesome changes throughout the encounter, but it's an easy to make happen kind of threesome with extra energy.
I am a bit of a unicorn in this sense that if performing oral sex on a guy other than mine I want to use condoms. Truth is the "impact" or "interference" is more on me than on him, but I believe I can more freely (better) perform with the…
The issue of "co-occurring" infections, whether viral, bacterial, or fungal, has to do with the immune system and overall immune system stressors/weaknesses.
I cannot fully get to all the posts here, but I will add a few points in response to some things that jumped out at me. HIV is a reasonable concern but it is not the most easily transmissible STI. Yet condoms are proven to be the best prev…
Routine periodic testing is a good idea for anyone who engages sexually with more than one person. Testing and knowing one's statuses is helpful in minimizing some infections. But in reality almost all STIs and all conditions that are not…
I think there is a lot to considered with kissing. For me personally, I reserve the most intimate kisses for my partner. Someone noted the obvious as far as if someone has mouth sores. I think, too, it's a matter of "type of kiss" and what…
Yes, the prevalence of HPV is high and widespread. That said, some people may dismiss that as a reason "not to worry," however, there are many different strains of it, some of which are far more likely to develop into cervical, oral, or re…
I am new to the forum so it might be I am not navigating correctly. But where is the information (date, time) posted for this event?