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radicalwanderer, on 24 October 2011 - 07:47 PM, said:

I suggest you read up on Herpes Simplex 1 and Herpes Simplex 2 viruses then. Like I said, HSV-1 usually occurs on the face but can occur on the genitals, HSV-2 usually occurs on the genitals but can occur on the face. They share about 50% of their DNA, cold sores just lack the social stigma. Herpes that occurs on the face is often considered to be a "milder" case of herpes. I wouldn't worry much, though, just steer clear of sexual activity involving the mouth and genitals while in a cold sore producing state.

I'm gone for a weekend and I miss all the fun herpes and cooch-eating conversations. I love both of those things! D;

Contraceptive Fun Fact: an old folk remedy for preventing an unwanted pregnancy was to fill the vagina with spoiled goat's milk and hold it in as long as possible, the idea being that it curdled anything inside.

Bourbon, on 25 October 2011 - 07:59 AM, said:

people had some fucked up ideas. how would you even figure out something like that?

Gypsies!

It was simple trial and error back then.

That explains why Hitler wanted to kill them all.

About every single thread mentions Hitler in some fashion

ChewySmokey, on 16 October 2011 - 09:49 AM, said:

IUDs are kind of dangerous if you've never had a baby. They recommend it because those who have not may have issues keeping it in their uterus. I mean it could pop out! I've considered it too but I've also heard from someone who had it, it's absolutely painful for the first 3 months! But it's not always required to have a baby. And most birth control requires you get use to it anyway, so maybe it's your best bet.

I've personally only used the Seasonique pill which is just awful for the first 2 months. By month 3, it's pretty much smooth sailing.

This post has been edited by nalem: 04 December 2011 - 12:15 AM

BasketCase, on 03 December 2011 - 12:38 AM, said:

If he didn't want to bring up Hitler he shouldn't have said anything about Gypsies.

Since posting that, I learned that they used to have mobile "gas wagons" where they could just park out behind the local sanitarium and empty the crazies into a van filled with carbon monoxide.

I'm technically still on topic if I'm talking about retroactive birth control.

nalem, on 04 December 2011 - 12:15 AM, said:

Pop out? The things have arms to try to prevent it from slipping out, even then it still needs to get through the cervix to "pop" out, but they did warn that it is possible for it to come out during a period and to make sure that it didn't come out with the tampon.

It's been almost a month and she hasn't had any problems with the IUD. After every cycle, before we start bumpin' uglies, I'm supposed to check to see if I can feel the IUD's strings to insure that it is still in place, but I can feel it stinging my nob when we are in certain positions, so I guess it's still in

Chris, on 16 October 2011 - 07:54 PM, said:

Lol. where have i heard that before? Taeshi?

eh. i take peter griffen's advice.

What the? Why did we revive this?

A thread can be revived if you have something useful to contribute. Case in point: nalen's response to ChewySmokey.

Yeah that's true... I figured Smokey got all the advice he needed at this point though
Even if the revival post was not related to birth control
But hey if we're bringing this back I have to ask. What the heck is "the patch"?

ChewySmokey, on 04 December 2011 - 10:47 AM, said:

Alrighty. Just don't want your lady to get hurt or you guys get preggers.

ThatGuy, on 05 December 2011 - 05:51 AM, said:

It releases hormones that make the opportunity for abortions less likely.

Jerk, on 05 December 2011 - 05:49 PM, said:

eloquent as always, Jerk
but yeah, that's pretty much wait it is; a birth control pill in patch form.

I've personally been on the pill for a little over three years and for the most part it has gone great. I used to be really paranoid, too, and would use condoms + pill. My boyfriend and I have been together for seven years though and we're each others' first, so we're not concerned about STDs or anything. My boyfriend and I talked about sex for a good three years before considering birth control. If you have/had multiple partners, you always want to use the condom even though it may not necessarily be as comfortable. Having multiple partners increases the chance of getting an STD. I also always try to keep Plan B on hand just in case, but I've always done my best to be careful.

I'm thinking of switching over to the patch simply because I'm tired of taking the pill every day, and having to get it filled at a pharmacy. I hear terrible things about depo (the shot) and haven't heard of anyone personally that has had good luck with it. IUDs are also recommended for women who have had children because complications are less likely. Like someone said though, it's not a requirement and totally dependent on how your doctor interprets your health history and current life styles. The issue with IUDs is that sometimes they can perforate through the uterus or cause other infections. They are rare and unlikely but it can still happen.

Researchers are actually looking into birth control for men (besides the condom), such as the male pill. It's supposed to reduce sperm count to 0, and is reversible like the female pill. I don't know too much about it right now but it would be great for there to be more options for men, seeing as I feel that women go through more for the sake of sexual health. Sure, both men and women have physicals and exams and what not, but women have to go through things like pelvic exams and getting pap smears, which were terribly painful for me until years later. :S

This post has been edited by Aika: 05 December 2011 - 11:30 PM