http://kinseyconfidential.org Just another WordPress weblog Thu, 18 Mar 2010 14:00:23 +0000 http://wordpress.org/?v=2.9.1 en hourly 1 2006-2007 aschweig@indiana.edu (Kinsey Confidential) aschweig@indiana.edu (Kinsey Confidential) posts 1440 Just another WordPress weblog Kinsey Confidential Kinsey Confidential aschweig@indiana.edu No no http://kinseyconfidential.org/wp-content/themes/kinsey/images/kinsey-podcast-300.jpg http://kinseyconfidential.org 144 144 http://kinseyconfidential.org/sex-refused-tested-stis/ http://kinseyconfidential.org/sex-refused-tested-stis/#comments Tue, 16 Mar 2010 11:00:20 +0000 Eric Anthony Grollman (M.A.) http://kinseyconfidential.org/?p=1694 http://kinseyconfidential.org/sex-refused-tested-stis/feed/ 0 http://kinseyconfidential.org/stigma-surrounding-hivaids-harmful/ http://kinseyconfidential.org/stigma-surrounding-hivaids-harmful/#comments Tue, 19 Jan 2010 11:00:26 +0000 Eric Anthony Grollman (M.A.) http://kinseyconfidential.org/stigma-surrounding-hivaids-harmful/ http://kinseyconfidential.org/stigma-surrounding-hivaids-harmful/feed/ 1 http://kinseyconfidential.org/genital-warts-sex/ http://kinseyconfidential.org/genital-warts-sex/#comments Mon, 21 Dec 2009 14:00:47 +0000 Dr. Debby Herbenick (M.P.H., Ph.D.) http://kinseyconfidential.org/?p=1312 http://kinseyconfidential.org/genital-warts-sex/feed/ 0 3:04 Many men and women have questions about the human papillomavirus ndash; also called HPV ndash; particularly given how often HPV is in the media these ... Many men and women have questions about the human papillomavirus ndash; also called HPV ndash; particularly given how often HPV is in the media these days thanks to news about two vaccines, Gardisil and Cervarix, that can prevent the transmission of some strains of HPV. The short answer to your question is that yes, it is indeed ethical ndash; and common ndash; to have sex after having been diagnosed with genital warts, which are caused by HPV. Now for the longer explanation. What to Know About HPV There are more than 100 strains of HPV. Somewhere around 40 of these can affect the genital skin. Only a few of these strains can cause genital warts. And only a few of these strains are linked to cancer. However, the strains that cause genital warts do not cause cancer, so if you have been diagnosed with genital warts that does not mean that you have strains that are linked to various cancers. That doesnrsquo;t mean that you donrsquo;t have any of the HPV strains that have been linked to cancer ndash; in fact, you might. But you know what? Many, many people have been exposed to HPV and very few of them ever develop cancer. Just because an HPV strain has been linked to cancer does not mean that it will cause cancer. Most people with HPV do not ever develop cancer. In fact, most people with HPV do not experience any noticeable or problematic symptoms of infection. Living With HPV An estimated 60-80% of sexually active women and men will be exposed to HPV over their lives. The vast majority of them continue to have sex after they have been exposed to HPV or diagnosed with genital warts. So yes, you can continue to have sex and to seek out meaningful, pleasurable relationships with others. That said, it would be kind and responsible of you to tell past and future partners about your diagnosis of genital warts. You may or may not pass HPV on to your partners. You cannot cure yourself of the virus at the present time. Then again, they may also have strains of HPV that they will pass onto you. Many people who have HPV donrsquo;t even know it. More Information To learn more about HPV, visit the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention's web site. Content,Type,,Health,,Disease,,Podcast aschweig@indiana.edu no No http://kinseyconfidential.org/south-africa-aids-music/ http://kinseyconfidential.org/south-africa-aids-music/#comments Tue, 01 Dec 2009 13:21:47 +0000 J. Bradley Blankenship (M.S.) http://kinseyconfidential.org/?p=1307 http://kinseyconfidential.org/south-africa-aids-music/feed/ 0 http://kinseyconfidential.org/sexually-transmitted-infection-rates-continue-rise/ http://kinseyconfidential.org/sexually-transmitted-infection-rates-continue-rise/#comments Tue, 24 Nov 2009 11:00:34 +0000 Eric Anthony Grollman (M.A.) http://kinseyconfidential.org/?p=1301 http://kinseyconfidential.org/sexually-transmitted-infection-rates-continue-rise/feed/ 2 http://kinseyconfidential.org/male-circumcision-hivrisk-reduction/ http://kinseyconfidential.org/male-circumcision-hivrisk-reduction/#comments Fri, 02 Oct 2009 11:33:47 +0000 Eric Anthony Grollman (M.A.) http://wfiutest.rtv.indiana.edu/male-circumcision-hivrisk-reduction/ http://kinseyconfidential.org/male-circumcision-hivrisk-reduction/feed/ 0 http://kinseyconfidential.org/unescos-sex-ed-guidelines-controversial-updates/ http://kinseyconfidential.org/unescos-sex-ed-guidelines-controversial-updates/#comments Wed, 23 Sep 2009 13:09:18 +0000 Natalie Ingraham (M.P.H.) http://kinseyconfidential.org/unescos-sex-ed-guidelines-controversial-updates/ http://kinseyconfidential.org/unescos-sex-ed-guidelines-controversial-updates/feed/ 0 http://kinseyconfidential.org/cervarix-cervical-cancer-vaccine/ http://kinseyconfidential.org/cervarix-cervical-cancer-vaccine/#comments Fri, 11 Sep 2009 22:04:00 +0000 Natalie Ingraham (M.P.H.) http://wfiutest.rtv.indiana.edu/approves-cervical-cancer-vaccine-developing-countries/ http://kinseyconfidential.org/cervarix-cervical-cancer-vaccine/feed/ 0 http://kinseyconfidential.org/hpv-genital-warts-contagious/ http://kinseyconfidential.org/hpv-genital-warts-contagious/#comments Mon, 31 Aug 2009 14:00:19 +0000 Dr. Debby Herbenick (M.P.H., Ph.D.) http://wfiutest.rtv.indiana.edu/?p=1180 http://kinseyconfidential.org/hpv-genital-warts-contagious/feed/ 0 3:10 HPV stands for the human papillomavirus. There are more than 100 strains of HPV and some of these strains are linked to problems with a ... HPV stands for the human papillomavirus. There are more than 100 strains of HPV and some of these strains are linked to problems with a womanrsquo;s cervix, including cervical cancer. Women and men who have certain strains of HPV may also get genital warts, which can be caused by the virus. People get HPV from sexual contact with other people. HPV can be transmitted during oral sex, vaginal sex or anal sex. HPV can even be transmitted from ldquo;dry sexrdquo;, when people rub their genitals together but donrsquo;t actually have intercourse. HPV is extremely common and, although most sexually active women and men have been exposed to HPV from a sexual partner, not everyone who has HPV knows that they have it. For example, as of now we donrsquo;t have reliable HPV tests for men so most men who have HPV may not know that they have it unless they have a more obvious symptom, such as noticeable genital warts. HPV Transmission HPV can be passed to other people during sexual contact. Because of this risk, people who have HPV or genital warts should tell their current or potential sexual partners that they have HPV. Although condoms cannot fully protect against HPV, since HPV is transmitted from skin contact and condoms do not cover all of a personrsquo;s genital skin, using a condom can certainly reduce the risk of transmission. HPV is a very common sexually transmissible infection, or STI. Both men and women can get HPV and both men and women can pass it on to their sexual partners. With time, people who have genital warts often find that they have fewer outbreaks. Also, warts typically do not cause any discomfort or pain. Some healthcare providers do not recommend treating warts as they often go away on their own. Other times, healthcare providers may recommend treatments for genital warts. If you are interested in learning more about your treatment options, ask your healthcare provider for more information. Learn More You can learn more about HPV and genital warts from the Centers for Disease Control and Preventionrsquo;s web site. You can also learn more about STIs and other important sexual health information by reading Our Bodies, Ourselves by the Boston Womenrsquo;s Health Book Collective. Content,Type,,Health,,Disease,,Podcast aschweig@indiana.edu no No http://kinseyconfidential.org/aids-walk-york-kinsey-institute-crisis-positive-change/ http://kinseyconfidential.org/aids-walk-york-kinsey-institute-crisis-positive-change/#comments Sat, 02 May 2009 17:51:13 +0000 Kinsey Confidential http://wfiutest.rtv.indiana.edu/?p=946 http://kinseyconfidential.org/aids-walk-york-kinsey-institute-crisis-positive-change/feed/ 0 http://kinseyconfidential.org/dine-life-hivaids-fundraiser/ http://kinseyconfidential.org/dine-life-hivaids-fundraiser/#comments Thu, 30 Apr 2009 13:36:34 +0000 Natalie Ingraham (M.P.H.) http://wfiutest.rtv.indiana.edu/?p=945 http://kinseyconfidential.org/dine-life-hivaids-fundraiser/feed/ 2 http://kinseyconfidential.org/differences-hpv-hiv/ http://kinseyconfidential.org/differences-hpv-hiv/#comments Mon, 27 Apr 2009 13:00:43 +0000 Dr. Debby Herbenick (M.P.H., Ph.D.) http://wfiutest.rtv.indiana.edu/qa-difference-hpv-hiv/ http://kinseyconfidential.org/differences-hpv-hiv/feed/ 0 3:26 Great question ndash; the fact that the acronyms HPV and HIV sound similar to each other is confusing for many people. Some people worry that they ... Great question ndash; the fact that the acronyms HPV and HIV sound similar to each other is confusing for many people. Some people worry that they are the same infection. Other times, people may worry that if they have one sexually transmissible infection, or STI, then theyrsquo;ll automatically get another STI. Neither of these are true. The letters HPV stand for the human papillomavirus while HIV stands for the Human Immunodeficiency Virus. They are two completely different viruses and there are important differences between them. HPV: The Human Papillomavirus Most sexually active people are exposed to HPV at some point in their lives; some estimates suggest that as many as 60 to 80% of American women and men will get at least one strain of HPV during their lives. Although HPV has been linked with serious health problems such as cervical cancer, penile cancer and oral cancers, most people who have HPV will not have any serious or life-threatening problems related to HPV infection. In fact, it seems that most peoplersquo;s bodies are able to clear signs of HPV infection with one or two years of getting HPV. That said, if you are diagnosed with HPV, you should follow your healthcare providerrsquo;s recommendation for follow-up care. For women who receive an abnormal Pap test related to HPV infection, this sometimes means having follow-up Pap tests every 3 or 6 months for a while or as recommended by onersquo;s healthcare provider. HIV: Human Immunodeficiency Virus HIV ndash; on the other hand - is far less common in the United States although it is more common in some countries within sub-Saharan Africa, as well as in Russia and China. HIV is often known as the virus that causes AIDS. When a person is infected with HIV, he or she typically requires much more frequent and specialized healthcare services than people with other STIs need. HIV, if it leads to AIDS and to serious opportunistic infections, can ultimately contribute to a personrsquo;s early death, so good healthcare is critical. Fortunately, given advances with testing and treatment for HIV, more people with HIV are living longer, healthy, productive lives. Learn More You can learn more about both HPV and HIV ndash; as well as testing and treating information for each ndash; on the web site of the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention. Content,Type,,Health,,Disease,,Include,in,Resources,,Podcast,,Special aschweig@indiana.edu no No http://kinseyconfidential.org/hair-pcos-polycystic-ovary-syndrome-uk/ http://kinseyconfidential.org/hair-pcos-polycystic-ovary-syndrome-uk/#comments Wed, 22 Apr 2009 13:00:50 +0000 Natalie Ingraham (M.P.H.) http://wfiutest.rtv.indiana.edu/?p=929 http://kinseyconfidential.org/hair-pcos-polycystic-ovary-syndrome-uk/feed/ 1 http://kinseyconfidential.org/cases-criminal-hiv-infection/ http://kinseyconfidential.org/cases-criminal-hiv-infection/#comments Sat, 18 Apr 2009 02:17:35 +0000 Natalie Ingraham (M.P.H.) http://wfiutest.rtv.indiana.edu/?p=965 http://kinseyconfidential.org/cases-criminal-hiv-infection/feed/ 0 http://kinseyconfidential.org/sex-psa-video-review/ http://kinseyconfidential.org/sex-psa-video-review/#comments Wed, 15 Apr 2009 13:10:15 +0000 Natalie Ingraham (M.P.H.) http://wfiutest.rtv.indiana.edu/?p=963 http://kinseyconfidential.org/sex-psa-video-review/feed/ 0 http://kinseyconfidential.org/female-safer-sex-pack/ http://kinseyconfidential.org/female-safer-sex-pack/#comments Mon, 06 Apr 2009 16:01:34 +0000 Natalie Ingraham (M.P.H.) http://wfiutest.rtv.indiana.edu/?p=959 http://kinseyconfidential.org/female-safer-sex-pack/feed/ 0