http://kinseyconfidential.org Just another WordPress weblog Tue, 16 Mar 2010 17:20:29 +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/preejaculate-precum-pregnancy-risk/ http://kinseyconfidential.org/preejaculate-precum-pregnancy-risk/#comments Mon, 06 Apr 2009 14:00:20 +0000 Dr. Debby Herbenick (M.P.H., Ph.D.) http://wfiutest.rtv.indiana.edu/qa-preejaculate-pregnancy/ http://kinseyconfidential.org/preejaculate-precum-pregnancy-risk/feed/ 0 2:54 Many people are curious about pre-ejaculate. After all, educational messages about pre-ejaculate tend to follow the line of thought that suggests men and women are ... Many people are curious about pre-ejaculate. After all, educational messages about pre-ejaculate tend to follow the line of thought that suggests men and women are ndash; as they say ndash; ldquo;better safe than sorry.rdquo; Pre-ejaculate is fluid that comes from a manrsquo;s Cowperrsquo;s glands, which are small glands inside a manrsquo;s body, by his penis. This fluid helps to lubricate a manrsquo;s urethra. In some men, this fluid is noticeable even when he is sexually aroused ndash; a little bit might come out of his urethra during sexual excitement. In other men, pre-ejaculate is not noticeable. Usually Not Possible Regardless, there are no sperm in the fluids made by the Cowperrsquo;s glands. As such, unless there were already sperm hanging out in the urethra that were then carried out by the Cowperrsquo;s glands fluids, it is usually not possible to get pregnant from contact with pre-ejaculate. However, that doesnrsquo;t mean that itrsquo;s safe to have sex without a condom. Though pre-ejaculate usually does not contain many, if any, sperm (depending on whether any sperm were already in the urethra from a previous ejaculate), it still counts as a sexual fluid and both menrsquo;s and womenrsquo;s sexual fluids can pass sexually transmissible infections, or STIs. STI Risk By having unprotected sex with another guy, you put yourself at risk for STIs from him. As such, you might consider getting tested for STIs such as Chlamydia, gonorrhea, syphilis and HIV. Ask your healthcare provider about your risk for STIs and which tests would be recommended for you. If you have had oral, vaginal or anal sex with your boyfriend since having sex with the other guy, then you have also potentially put your boyfriend at risk for STIs. Talking to your boyfriend about cheating on him takes a good deal of courage, but it might be something yoursquo;ll want to consider. You might also want to examine the reasons why you cheated on your boyfriend and whether there are any lessons you can learn from the experience, including ways that you hope to grow closer to your boyfriend or whether your current relationship is one that you want to be in. Learn More To learn more about STIs, explore our STI sexual health resources pages or visit the web site of the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention. Content,Type,,Podcast,,Pregnancy,,Special,,flagged,-,still,needs,some,edits aschweig@indiana.edu no No http://kinseyconfidential.org/gonorrhea-chlamydia-soda-cup/ http://kinseyconfidential.org/gonorrhea-chlamydia-soda-cup/#comments Thu, 26 Mar 2009 14:00:54 +0000 Dr. Debby Herbenick (M.P.H., Ph.D.) http://wfiutest.rtv.indiana.edu/?p=908 http://kinseyconfidential.org/gonorrhea-chlamydia-soda-cup/feed/ 1 2:51 Chlamydia and gonorrhea are sexually transmissible infections ndash; also called STIs ndash; and they are only passed between people through sexual contact. That means that Chlamydia ... Chlamydia and gonorrhea are sexually transmissible infections ndash; also called STIs ndash; and they are only passed between people through sexual contact. That means that Chlamydia and gonnorhea may be transmitted through oral sex, vaginal sex or anal sex, but they are not transmitted by sharing drinks, by kissing or by using a public bathroom. False Positives In very rare instances, tests may come back with false positive results meaning that even though a test result comes back positive ndash; indicating that a person has an infection ndash; in reality the person does not have the infection. If your boyfriend gets tested and does not have either Chlamydia or gonorrhea, you might ask your healthcare provider whether it is possible that your test results were false positives. It is generally not recommended that a person has sex with an infected partner until their partner has also been treated, and both of you have been found to have cleared the infection. So if he hasnrsquo;t already been tested or treated, you two might speak with a healthcare provider about that possibility. Tests Are Usually Highly Accurate That said, it is rare to have false positive test results for Chlamydia or gonorrhea; these are commonly used tests and are highly accurate. I would encourage you to talk with your boyfriend about the possibility that he may have had sex with someone else. If you hadnrsquo;t been tested in years, it is even possible that he had sex with someone quite a long time ago. Even if he says that he has not had sex with other people, you might want to spend some time thinking about your relationship and the possibility that he has indeed had sex with other people. Transmission Risk Reduced Through Using Condoms If you choose to stay together or to continue having sex with each other, you might talk about whether you two want to use protection, such as a condom. Chlamydia and gonorrhea are relatively common bacterial STIs and their risk of transmission can be greatly reduced through the use of condoms. Learn More To learn more about STIs, explore the sexual health and disease section of our web site or the web site of the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention. Content,Type,,Health,,Disease,,Podcast,,Special,,flagged,-,still,needs,some,edits aschweig@indiana.edu no No http://kinseyconfidential.org/birth-control-pill-effectiveness/ http://kinseyconfidential.org/birth-control-pill-effectiveness/#comments Thu, 29 Jan 2009 14:00:12 +0000 Dr. Debby Herbenick (M.P.H., Ph.D.) http://wfiutest.rtv.indiana.edu/?p=843 http://kinseyconfidential.org/birth-control-pill-effectiveness/feed/ 0 2:57 These days, birth control pills (also called oral contraceptives) are used by women for numerous reasons. Some women start taking oral contraceptives in order to improve ... These days, birth control pills (also called oral contraceptives) are used by women for numerous reasons. Some women start taking oral contraceptives in order to improve their acne. Others start taking the Pill in order to shorten the length of their menstrual periods, regulate their periods or to relieve menstrual symptoms such as headaches or cramps. Though you first started taking the pill for period-related reasons, you now need information about how it relates to your sex life and your protection against pregnancy. Usually About One Month Most birth control pill brands are effective against pregnancy after a woman has taken them consistently for about one month. Depending on the type of pill a woman is taking, and when she starts taking it, the pill may even be effective against pregnancy as early as one full week after starting to take it. Women who have questions about how soon their pill becomes effective against pregnancy should ask their healthcare provider for more information. In your case, however, you've been taking the pill since last year! Since you've been taking the pill for longer than one month, it should already be safe for you to have sex, with a very low risk of pregnancy, assuming that you have been taking the pill every day, as prescribed. About 97% Effective With perfect use, the pill is about 97% effective against pregnancy. It is not perfect - no method is - so if you are concerned about becoming pregnancy, you might use a second method of birth control. For example, some women who are on the pill find that they feel more confident about their pregnancy risk reduction if they also ask their partner to withdraw before ejaculation, or if they use a condom. An advantage of using a condom is that using condoms can greatly reduce one's risk of transmitting several sexually transmissible infections, such as chlamydia, gonorrhea and HIV. Learn More To learn more about birth control methods, including the pill, check out our birth control and pregnancy resource pages or Planned Parenthood's web site. To learn more about your specific brand of birth control, and to ask questions related to your personal health or pregnancy risk, please speak with your healthcare provider. Birth,Control,,Content,Type,,Podcast aschweig@indiana.edu no No http://kinseyconfidential.org/common-sexually-transmissible-infections-symptoms/ http://kinseyconfidential.org/common-sexually-transmissible-infections-symptoms/#comments Mon, 26 May 2008 13:00:01 +0000 Dr. Debby Herbenick (M.P.H., Ph.D.) http://www.kinseyconfidential.org/2008/05/26/qa-common-sexually-transmissible-infections/ http://kinseyconfidential.org/common-sexually-transmissible-infections-symptoms/feed/ 0 3:15 Many sexually active adolescents and adults have, or have had, a sexually transmissible infection (STI). Two of the most common STIs are chlamydia and the ... Many sexually active adolescents and adults have, or have had, a sexually transmissible infection (STI). Two of the most common STIs are chlamydia and the human papillomavirus, which we often just call HPV. Most Common STIs Chlamydia is very common among 15-24 year olds. In fact, it is the most common bacterial STI in the United States. It can be spread through vaginal, oral or anal sex. Then therersquo;s the human papillomavirus ndash; or HPV ndash; which about 60-80% of adults are thought to have been exposed to. HPV is the virus that can cause cervical changes or genital warts, though most women and menrsquo;s bodies seem not to experience serious HPV-related problems. There is a new HPV vaccine for women, Gardasil, which appears to be successful in protecting women against the effects of certain strains of HPV. The vaccine is associated with a reduced rate of certain cervical problems and diagnoses of genital warts. HPV can also be spread through vaginal, oral or anal sex, and it may put women and men at greater risk for genital cancers, anal cancers and mouth cancers. But just because you have HPV does not mean that you will get cancer. Most people get HPV, but these cancers are still relatively rare. Symptoms To Watch For In terms of symptoms you should watch out for, pretty much any genital itching, burning, discomfort, discharge, sores, bumps or lesions should be discussed with your healthcare provider ndash; even if you feel embarrassed! It is really important to take care of your own sexual health and that of your partner. Many people donrsquo;t notice genital symptoms or else they pass off their symptoms as something else. For example, sometimes women think that their genital itching is caused by a yeast infection or men or women may think they have razor burn when really they may have herpes. The bottom line is donrsquo;t assume that your symptoms are meaningless. If you notice changes in the way that your genitals feel or look, check it out with your healthcare provider. Some STI's Have No Symptoms Itrsquo;s also important to know that some STIs, such as Chlamydia, rarely have symptoms. But that doesnrsquo;t mean that STIs arenrsquo;t serious ndash; if left untreated, chlamydia and gonorrhea can lead to pelvic inflammatory disease (among women) and fertility problems for both sexes. If you are sexually active, make sure you get tested regularly; check in with your healthcare provider to learn about the STI tests that are right for you. Content,Type,,Health,,Disease,,Podcast aschweig@indiana.edu no No http://kinseyconfidential.org/epididymitis-contagious/ http://kinseyconfidential.org/epididymitis-contagious/#comments Wed, 26 Mar 2008 16:07:33 +0000 Kinsey Confidential http://www.kinseyconfidential.org/blog/2008/03/26/qa-what-is-epididymitis-is-it-contagious/ http://kinseyconfidential.org/epididymitis-contagious/feed/ 0 2:51 The term ldquo;epididymitisrdquo; refers to an infection or an inflammation of a part of menrsquo;s bodies that is called the epididymis. The Epididymis The epididymis is ... The term ldquo;epididymitisrdquo; refers to an infection or an inflammation of a part of menrsquo;s bodies that is called the epididymis. The Epididymis The epididymis is a tubular structure located behind each of a manrsquo;s testicles. It plays an important role in male reproduction and sexuality as it is involved in the storage, maturation and transportation of sperm. Various types of bacteria can cause problems in a manrsquo;s reproductive tract. When this happens to the epididymis, a man may feel soreness, irritation or swelling in his scrotum or specifically around his testicles (which are inside his scrotum). He may even have a fever. Sometimes men feel the soreness or swelling in one testicle; other times it is felt around both testicles. Possibly Sexually Transmitted The bacteria that cause the infection and inflammation may be sexually transmitted or they may not. Two sexually transmissible infections (STIs) that sometimes cause epididymitis are chlamydia and gonorrhea. While a man cannot transmit epididymitis itself to a sexual partner (whether his partner is a man or a woman), he certainly can transmit bacterial infections such as chlamydia or gonorrhea to his partner, if either of these infections are what has caused his particular case of epididymitis. Check In With Your Healthcare Provider Men who have bothersome genital symptoms or who have been diagnosed with epididymitis should ask their healthcare provider about being tested for STIs. Women and men whose partners have epididymitis might also ask their healthcare provider about being checked for STIs. That said, it is important to remember that not all cases of epididymitis are caused by STI, and that a range of other types of bacteria are linked to epididymitis too. In addition, sometimes the cause of epididymitis cannot be determined. If you have any questions about your own personal sexual health, please do check in with your healthcare provider. Content,Type,,Health,,Disease,,Newspaper,Column aschweig@indiana.edu no No http://kinseyconfidential.org/epididymitis-symptoms-treatment/ http://kinseyconfidential.org/epididymitis-symptoms-treatment/#comments Wed, 20 Sep 2006 19:01:00 +0000 Kinsey Confidential http://www.kinseyconfidential.org/blog/2006/09/20/qa-my-boyfriend-has-epididymitis/ http://kinseyconfidential.org/epididymitis-symptoms-treatment/feed/ 0