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/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/depression-contribute-erectile-problems/ http://kinseyconfidential.org/depression-contribute-erectile-problems/#comments Mon, 14 Dec 2009 14:00:32 +0000 Dr. Debby Herbenick (M.P.H., Ph.D.) http://kinseyconfidential.org/?p=1295 http://kinseyconfidential.org/depression-contribute-erectile-problems/feed/ 0 3:10 Yes, the mind-body connection is absolutely important when it comes to menrsquo;s and womenrsquo;s experience of sexuality. Thatrsquo;s not to say that physical problems in ... Yes, the mind-body connection is absolutely important when it comes to menrsquo;s and womenrsquo;s experience of sexuality. Thatrsquo;s not to say that physical problems in and of themselves donrsquo;t get in the way of sex or cause sexual problems. It is certainly possible that your blood pressure problems are contributing to your erectile problems. Depression Can Affect Desire However, the mind is important too. Time and again, researchers have found that even mild depression can interfere with menrsquo;s and womenrsquo;s sexual experiences. Depression can contribute to problems with desire, erections and ease of orgasm. When people feel depressed, they may more easily allow distracting thoughts to get in the way of their arousal, which can contribute to erectile problems. If you find yourself saying negative things to yourself about your body, your sexuality, your fantasies or yourself more generally, these may be important to pay attention to. HIV/AIDS Transmission You also made a point to mention that your concern or anxiety about HIV/AIDS has gotten in the way of your being able to pursue a sexual relationship with another person. If you want to be intimate with another person, then it may be important for you to find a way to overcome this anxiety ndash; to realize that through careful decision making one can greatly reduce their risk of HIV or sexually transmissible infections (STI). For example, you and a partner could use condoms for oral, vaginal or anal sex. You and a partner could also agree to get tested together for HIV and other STIs prior to being sexual together.nbsp;In addition, you could be careful to only engage in low risk sexual activities together until you feel more comfortable and confident with each otherrsquo;s HIV status and testing. In short, you may be able to find ways of managing your anxiety around HIV transmission so that you can pursue a satisfying, healthy relationship with another adult. Yes, there is risk involved in sex ndash; but it is also risky to remain isolated and alone if what you want is to connect with another human being. More Information You may find it helpful to meet with a therapist who can help you to manage issues related to depression or anxiety as well as your sexual concerns. You can find a trained sex therapist through the American Association of Sex Educators, Counselors and Therapists at www.aasect.org. Content,Type,,Pleasure,,Orgasm,,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/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/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/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/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/male-circumcision-sti-prevention-link/ http://kinseyconfidential.org/male-circumcision-sti-prevention-link/#comments Fri, 03 Apr 2009 13:49:25 +0000 Natalie Ingraham (M.P.H.) http://wfiutest.rtv.indiana.edu/?p=958 http://kinseyconfidential.org/male-circumcision-sti-prevention-link/feed/ 1 http://kinseyconfidential.org/std-awareness-month-campaign/ http://kinseyconfidential.org/std-awareness-month-campaign/#comments Thu, 02 Apr 2009 16:54:40 +0000 Natalie Ingraham (M.P.H.) http://wfiutest.rtv.indiana.edu/?p=957 http://kinseyconfidential.org/std-awareness-month-campaign/feed/ 1 http://kinseyconfidential.org/jessica-valenti-feministing-indiana-university/ http://kinseyconfidential.org/jessica-valenti-feministing-indiana-university/#comments Tue, 10 Mar 2009 17:28:40 +0000 Natalie Ingraham (M.P.H.) http://wfiutest.rtv.indiana.edu/?p=940 How America's Obsession with Virginity Is Hurting Young Women, in honor of Women's History Month.]]> http://kinseyconfidential.org/jessica-valenti-feministing-indiana-university/feed/ 0 http://kinseyconfidential.org/celebrating-15-years-rural-hivstd-prevention-indiana-university/ http://kinseyconfidential.org/celebrating-15-years-rural-hivstd-prevention-indiana-university/#comments Mon, 02 Mar 2009 15:48:27 +0000 Natalie Ingraham (M.P.H.) http://wfiutest.rtv.indiana.edu/?p=936 http://kinseyconfidential.org/celebrating-15-years-rural-hivstd-prevention-indiana-university/feed/ 0 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/hiv-testing/ http://kinseyconfidential.org/hiv-testing/#comments Mon, 26 Jan 2009 14:00:35 +0000 Dr. Debby Herbenick (M.P.H., Ph.D.) http://wfiutest.rtv.indiana.edu/?p=841 http://kinseyconfidential.org/hiv-testing/feed/ 0 3:17 Yes and no. It was great that you got tested for HIV after having unprotected sex and, in fact, many people who acquire HIV will ... Yes and no. It was great that you got tested for HIV after having unprotected sex and, in fact, many people who acquire HIV will indeed test positive within a month of exposure. 3 Months Or More However, the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention - also called the CDC - points out that some people may take longer to produce sufficient antibodies to the HIV virus and thus produce a positive result, if they are infected with HIV. As such, many healthcare providers would suggest getting another HIV test 3 or more months after unprotected sex. This is because most people who have HIV will test positive 3 months after infection. Different Types of HIV Tests As you may know, there are different types of HIV tests. The most common HIV tests are those that test for antibodies to the HIV virus. These tests are usually conducted using a sample's of a person's blood or even a sample of their mouth fluid, which is different from saliva. Depending on what types of HIV tests are available at clinics or testing sites near you, it is possible to have test results back in as little as 15 or 20 minutes or as long as about 2 weeks after testing. HIV Testing Options To learn more about testing options in your area, call 1-800-CDC-INFO, which is 1-800-232-4636. You can also learn more at the CDC's HIV testing and information website. At this writing, CDC recommendations for HIV testing vary based on a person's risk, so you should talk to your healthcare provider if you have questions about how often you should get tested for HIV or other sexually transmissible infections, also called STIs, such as Chlamydia, gonorrhea, syphilis and others. Since you had unprotected sex, you may be at risk for STIs other than HIV and it would be wise to ask your healthcare provider about getting tested for other STIs or how to more generally reduce your STI risk. Reduce STI Risk Women and men, both, can reduce their risk for STIs - including HIV - by abstaining from oral, vaginal and anal sex or, if they are sexually active, by limiting their number of sexual partners, communicating with their partners about their history of STI history and diagnosis, and using a condom for all acts of oral, vaginal and anal sex. To learn more about HIV and STIs, visit our sexual health and STI resource pages or the website of the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention. Content,Type,,Health,,Disease,,Podcast aschweig@indiana.edu no No