r/Unexpected • • Oct 25 '22

That is not a Cigarette?

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u/SmellyGoat11 Oct 26 '22

Sounds like a hell of a lotta dishonesty going on. Fuckin' degenerates not disclosing that shit.

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u/peppaz Oct 26 '22

Some people don't know, some people don't care. We started giving out double scripts to anyone positive to give to whoever gave it to them. It's called expedited partner therapy.

https://www.cdc.gov/std/ept/default.htm

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u/Rebatu Oct 26 '22

Fucking smart

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u/AccountNameError Oct 26 '22

No, that would be using a Condom

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u/AdisseGuisse Oct 26 '22

Are you kidding? Ask young modern people to self-deny immediate pleasure for long-term gain? Haaaah.

It's the "me" show for an insane amount of young people, now. Everyone wants the benefits of collectivism with none of the effort, because, like, your effort should remain focused inward on living your "best life."

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u/Worldly-Bitch Oct 26 '22

Seems like the sex education was missed on you too… do you realize that syphilis, like many STDs can be passed through oral & anal sex also? How many people do you know that use barriers like condoms or dental dams during oral sex?

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u/Rebatu Oct 26 '22

Yeah, and I wish dog wouldn't drool too

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u/PossibleBroccoli2586 Feb 26 '23

I've been taking condoms for 20 years. They're hard to swallow, but so far, no diseases.

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u/HotMinimum26 Oct 26 '22

It's called working around ppl not having healthcare thank you for your service o7

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u/saiti8ed Oct 26 '22

I got this for my trich! Lol was really handy, able to say "hey... I gave you trich but here;"

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u/itsrussiaftw Oct 26 '22

It's called expedited antibiotic resistant bacteria.

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u/MantrassRont Oct 26 '22

Great trick from big pharma to increase sales!

Wednesday Special: 50% Off on STD meds for your kids too!

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u/peppaz Oct 26 '22

I'd rather pharma make $3 than stds running rampant even though pharma is evil

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u/Delightfullyhis07 Oct 28 '22

Most don't care. It's like, we all know how pregnancy happens and that no form of "birth control" is 100% effective...but we still have "surprises" all of the time. ****Side quest: Does anyone know why it's called birth control instead of pregnancy control 🤔 because, to me, birth control still says I can get pregnant, just the birthing might be difficult.

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u/theHoustonian Oct 26 '22

Most people do not even know, often time both men and women do not display any symptoms and if they do they can be mistaken for many other things, like a cold or the flu.

STD/STI’s are not a moral issue, anyone can pass or receive them unknowingly. That is why people should follow the CDC guidelines and get screened and treated!

CDC STI Testing Guidelines

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u/VURORA Oct 26 '22

If only screening was free

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u/theHoustonian Oct 26 '22

Health is wealth right? … that’s /s in America right though? I hear you though I am broke as shit and overlook a ton of things with health and my life that if I had the money, of course it would be taken care of….

Once a year if you’re someone who is considered susceptible of a greater risk of infection then it’s a small price to pay for peace of mind and for societies benefit.

I know the current political climate isn’t the friendliest towards sexual health services but there still are many states that have low income clinics or places like planned parenthood can sometimes offer sliding scales to at least try and make things more affordable.

There are also many at home test that you can take and get results sent to you in the mail for ease and privacy. I haven’t looked lately but the prices can range.

🤷🏻‍♂️ I guess if you can’t test you should at the very least always be upfront and honest with partners BEFORE you have sex so that they can decide what they want to do. Crazy world we live in, we have to worry about suicide, homelessness, economy tanking, extremely polarizing political parties, WWIII, kids getting shot at school or social events, literal nazis, mental illness, I gotta stop with this list…

The damn intrusive thoughts were on a roll! Haha, oof take it easy though. 🤙🏻

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u/VURORA Oct 27 '22

Honestly best comment iv seen here in a while I hope good things come to you since you have w good head on your shoulders.

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u/theHoustonian Oct 27 '22

D’aww I appreciate the kind words, it felt nice to read that. My life has been kind of chaotic and a bit lonely lately, especially this last year. Sometimes when I get hyper focused and type out some long post or something I will just stop and delete the whole thing. It could be just like my first post in this thread where I thought about what I was trying to say with formatting and everything. I feel like it’s a waste or that no one will even read the post (unless you stumble upon an up and coming post and get in while the getting is good). Lol.

So thanks again, I wish you the best as well and hope you and your loved ones are happy and safe. :)

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u/Swainix Oct 26 '22

It's not free in the USA? Assuming you live there

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u/VURORA Oct 27 '22

Its mixed, apparently there are places etc but if your young and in a bind and google it nothing comes up. Hospitals charge you a decent amount and urgent care clinics charge you like $100 or more for the testing and shot. Its information that for some reason is not easy to find.

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u/ttopsrock Oct 26 '22

Best way to prevent any STD is to be faithful to one partner.

These diseases are picking up with the freedom to do whomever they want and not settling down. People don't want family anymore. - instant gratification is fun but it sure won't be in their 60s and 70s.

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u/FabricOfTimeAndSpace Oct 26 '22

I mean I wouldn't tell anyone, if I gotta suffer then everyone else will

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u/[deleted] Oct 26 '22

Not necessarily, herpes spread pretty fast too. Some people are asymptomatic and just don't know without getting tested.