The Sexual Revolution

[Hafar1014]

Hey, given that Hector usually likes to cite debunked racial studies from the 1970s, getting something from 2005 is actually progress for him.


And that became a problem when HIV and other STDs became more prevalent.

HIV and syphilis was primarily a gay male disease
Syphilis is more common among gay, bisexual, and other men who have sex with men (MSM) primarily due to sexual network dynamics, high-risk sexual practices (such as condomless anal sex), and increased transmission probability. The concentration of cases within this community is driven by multiple partners, the use of apps to find partners, and in some cases, lower condom use due to "prevention fatigue" or the effectiveness of HIV treatments (like PrEP) which may lead to reduced fear of HIV.

• Sexual Network Dynamics: Syphilis spreads rapidly within concentrated, interconnected sexual networks, meaning a few cases can quickly lead to an outbreak.
• High Transmission Probability: Syphilis is transmitted via skin-to-skin contact, not just fluids, making it easy to spread through anal or oral sex.
  • HIV Co-infection: A significant portion of syphilis cases occurs in men who are also HIV-positive, and the presence of syphilis can make acquiring or transmitting HIV much easier.
  • Prevention Fatigue & Social Factors: Lower rates of condom use, often attributed to reduced fear of HIV, can increase the risk of other STIs. Additionally, stigma and the use of substances like methamphetamine can contribute to risky sexual encounters.
    NBC News +6

Regular screening is often recommended for MSM to control the spread of syphilis, particularly because it can be asymptomatic in its early stages.


Sudden syphilis retreat in gay men is most likely tied to preventive ...
Thanks to penicillin, the nation made steady progress in fighting syphilis after World War II. By the mid-1990s, public health lea...

NBC News


Syphilis among gay, bisexual, two-spirit and other men who have ...
Many of them (both HIV-positive and HIV-negative men) have higher numbers of sexual partners. Many of these partners are anonymous...

Canada.ca

3m


2019 "Whose fault is it that Bob got syphilis?" Professor Christopher ...


YouTube·Translational Medicine, Monash University

Syphilis and Men Who Have Sex With Men - WebMD
Why Should Men Who Have Sex With Men Think About Syphilis? Over the past several years, increases in syphilis among men who have s...

WebMD

Prevalence of syphilis among men who have sex with men - PMC
Stratified by regions of the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) as led by the UNDP, syphilis prevalence for men in the general p...

National Institutes of Health (.gov)

STD Prevention for Gay, Bisexual and MSM | Georgia Department of ...
Find a Testing Site. ... How are STDS Spread? STDs are spread through sexual contact (without a condom) with someone who has an ST...

Georgia Department of Public Health (.gov)

Syphilis transmission: a review of the current evidence - PMC
Sexual transmission and transmission probability per sexual partnership. Sexual transmission accounts for most of the new cases of...

National Institutes of Health (.gov)

Factors Associated With Syphilis Transmission and Acquisition ...
Background. In the United States, the rates of primary and secondary syphilis have increased more rapidly among men who have sex w...

National Institutes of Health (NIH) | (.gov)

Risk Factors for Early Syphilis Among Gay and Bisexual Men Seen in an STD Clinic: San Francisco, 2002–2003
This study examined risk factors for early syphilis infection among gay and bisexual men at the San Francisco municipal STD clinic...

Lippincott Home

State-Specific Rates of Primary and Secondary Syphilis Among Men...
These state-specific rates further highlight the disproportionate impact of syphilis among MSM. Providers should screen sexually a...

Centers for Disease Control and Prevention | CDC (.gov)

A Guide for the Leaders of Community-based Organizations (CBOs) Increasing Awareness About Syphilis Among Men Who Have Sex With
Many infected people do not know they have syphilis, as early symptoms can go unnoticed. Regular testing is important so that infe...

Centers for Disease Control and Prevention | CDC (.gov)

Syphilis: Far from Ancient History
Because lesions are typically asymptomatic, syphilis is not always diagnosed early, and not all patients have typical signs at eac...

American Academy of Family Physicians | AAFP















This is for informational purposes only. For medical advice or diagnosis, consult a professional. AI responses may include mistakes. Learn more

 

[rightwinger]

HIV and syphilis was primarily a gay male disease

Most STDs are in heterosexuals

 

[g5000]

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In your dreams.






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Ask any high school kid.

I have three kids. They tell me what's going on.

Kids are starting to have sex in middle school.

 

[g5000]

HIV and syphilis was primarily a gay male disease

You are an idiot.

 

[Hafar1014]

You are an idiot.

Syphilis is more common among gay, bisexual, and other men who have sex with men (MSM) primarily due to sexual network dynamics, high-risk sexual practices (such as condomless anal sex), and increased transmission probability. The concentration of cases within this community is driven by multiple partners, the use of apps to find partners, and in some cases, lower condom use due to "prevention fatigue" or the effectiveness of HIV treatments (like PrEP) which may lead to reduced fear of HIV.
NBC News +5

• Sexual Network Dynamics: Syphilis spreads rapidly within concentrated, interconnected sexual networks, meaning a few cases can quickly lead to an outbreak.
• High Transmission Probability: Syphilis is transmitted via skin-to-skin contact, not just fluids, making it easy to spread through anal or oral sex.
  • HIV Co-infection: A significant portion of syphilis cases occurs in men who are also HIV-positive, and the presence of syphilis can make acquiring or transmitting HIV much easier.
  • Prevention Fatigue & Social Factors: Lower rates of condom use, often attributed to reduced fear of HIV, can increase the risk of other STIs. Additionally, stigma and the use of substances like methamphetamine can contribute to risky sexual encounters.
    NBC News +6

Regular screening is often recommended for MSM to control the spread of syphilis, particularly because it can be asymptomatic in its early stages.


Sudden syphilis retreat in gay men is most likely tied to preventive ...
Thanks to penicillin, the nation made steady progress in fighting syphilis after World War II. By the mid-1990s, public health lea...

NBC News


Syphilis among gay, bisexual, two-spirit and other men who have ...
Many of them (both HIV-positive and HIV-negative men) have higher numbers of sexual partners. Many of these partners are anonymous...

Canada.ca

3m


2019 "Whose fault is it that Bob got syphilis?" Professor Christopher ...


YouTube·Translational Medicine, Monash University

Syphilis and Men Who Have Sex With Men - WebMD
Why Should Men Who Have Sex With Men Think About Syphilis? Over the past several years, increases in syphilis among men who have s...

WebMD

Prevalence of syphilis among men who have sex with men - PMC
Stratified by regions of the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) as led by the UNDP, syphilis prevalence for men in the general p...

National Institutes of Health (.gov)

STD Prevention for Gay, Bisexual and MSM | Georgia Department of ...
Find a Testing Site. ... How are STDS Spread? STDs are spread through sexual contact (without a condom) with someone who has an ST...

Georgia Department of Public Health (.gov)

Syphilis transmission: a review of the current evidence - PMC
Sexual transmission and transmission probability per sexual partnership. Sexual transmission accounts for most of the new cases of...

National Institutes of Health (.gov)

Factors Associated With Syphilis Transmission and Acquisition ...
Background. In the United States, the rates of primary and secondary syphilis have increased more rapidly among men who have sex w...

National Institutes of Health (NIH) | (.gov)

Risk Factors for Early Syphilis Among Gay and Bisexual Men Seen in an STD Clinic: San Francisco, 2002–2003
This study examined risk factors for early syphilis infection among gay and bisexual men at the San Francisco municipal STD clinic...

Lippincott Home

State-Specific Rates of Primary and Secondary Syphilis Among Men...
These state-specific rates further highlight the disproportionate impact of syphilis among MSM. Providers should screen sexually a...

Centers for Disease Control and Prevention | CDC (.gov)

A Guide for the Leaders of Community-based Organizations (CBOs) Increasing Awareness About Syphilis Among Men Who Have Sex With
Many infected people do not know they have syphilis, as early symptoms can go unnoticed. Regular testing is important so that infe...

Centers for Disease Control and Prevention | CDC (.gov)

Syphilis: Far from Ancient History
Because lesions are typically asymptomatic, syphilis is not always diagnosed early, and not all patients have typical signs at eac...

American Academy of Family Physicians | AAFP















This is for informational purposes only. For medical advice or diagnosis, consult a professional. AI responses may include mistakes. Learn more

 

[g5000]

Syphilis cases rise sharply in women as CDC reports an "alarming" resurgence nationwide​

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Nearly a quarter of syphilis cases in the U.S. were being diagnosed in women in 2022, the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention reported Tuesday, in a sign that the nation's "alarming" epidemic of the sexually transmitted infection is increasingly spreading among heterosexual couples.

The number of syphilis cases reported in women climbed 19.5% in 2022.

 

[OhPleaseJustQuit]

Ask any high school kid.

I have three kids. They tell me what's going on.

Kids are starting to have sex in middle school.

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So, what does that have to do with the fact that there are people who choose not to have sex before marriage?






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