Category Archives: safer sex
Polyamory, STDs and Partner Communication
Dear Goddess of Java, I was recently tested for all STDs and found, to my delight, that I have no STDs. I felt relief and actually thought about calling someone to tell them… but then I thought, whom should I … Continue reading
Ask the Misanthrope: Cunnilingus HIV Risk
I have heard and done some research on my own but have not found a definitive answer to the following question. Is HIV transmission possible through cunnilingus? There isn’t a definitive answer. Sorry! Please understand that I am not a … Continue reading
Before You Do the Deed!
Anyone over the age of 13 ought to know that sex can have consequences. We all know you can get pregnant, get a disease, blah, blah, blah, that safe sex isn’t1 and that contraception is not always perfect. Do you … Continue reading
What They Don’t Tell You About STDs and Non-Monogamy
This week’s column is by guest writer, Jenny Ford. So you’ve researched the risk profile of all your favorite sexual activities and set your preferred standards for safer sex. Do you think you are now protected from the sexually-transmitted … Continue reading
How About A Sense of Proportion
Originally published at http://www.polyfamilies.com/misanthrope20041127.html “Honey, I’ve just been tested and I found out I have a curable STD. You should go to the doctor’s office and get yourself checked out.” Quick, what’s your reaction? If it is not something along … Continue reading