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More than 19-million new cases of sexually-transmitted diseases (STDs) are diagnosed each year in the United States and most health professionals agree that notification is the key to prevention. Now, say one finds oneself with an STD and has had a casual encounter with someone -- what's the best way to let them know?
Yes, we know you want to say e-mail. And guess what? It turns out that e-mail is perfectly okay, at least according to the San Francisco Department of Health (SFDPH) and the non-profit Internet Sexuality Information Services (ISIS), which have partnered together to create inSPOT, an e-mail service that provides anonymous form letters e-cards to send out to recent sexual partners! The e-mails offer up information on where to get tested, what questions to ask, and, most importantly, that the recipient may be carrying an STD.
Now, would you notify everyone you've had sex with, including oral sex, in the past six months? ISIS reports that in 2006 and 2007, 23,594 e-cards went out and only 10 recipients have received e-cards in error since the program was started. Apparently it works, as long as no one knows the identity of the sender.
The cards are cheeky, but we wish they'd use a little more tact. Some examples are, "It's not what you brought to the party, it's what you left with," and "Got laid.Was happy. Got tested. Wasn't Healthy." The cards encourage the recipient to get tested for an STD as soon as possible. But still, however sweet and friendly the e-card, the message is always the same, "You've got an STD," and maybe there just isn't much of a way to say that nicely. And said it must be, particularly with STDs that are potentially lethal.
ISIS is currently available in San Francisco, Philly, Portland and a handful of other US cities, with plans for reaching all 50 states. [From Scientific America].
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Subscribe to commentsJackBOct 21st 2008 5:19PM
Perhaps your marriage didn't involve fidelity,but marriage should and many marriages do.
I don't cheat on my wife nor does she on me, in exchanging rings we both vowed "take this ring as symbol of my love and fidelity"
If you're not willing to make that sort of an absolute commitment marriage should never be discussed.
JenOct 21st 2008 8:37PM
Actually, Jack, many people have different ideas of marriage. Some people have more open relationships, some have monogamy. There is no one definition of marriage nor should there be. Its like saying this Aero guy's religion (christianity) is the most right. There is no 'most right' definition of marriage. There is no universal moral sexual code. I see no problem with monogamous marriages nor do I see any problem with swingers. Just be careful who you associate sexually with and get tested and make sure theyve been tested..its common sense!
Joel LafargueOct 21st 2008 4:26PM
And you would know this, BECAUSE.........?
LeeOct 23rd 2008 12:15AM
Joel, if your question was in reply to my post, then I can tell you I *don't* know for a fact if Alex is spreading malware (I never clicked on his link!) but thought so because his post was nearly identical to a post from a blog on Tmz.com where this guy (Jim Franz) clicked on Brad's link only to get infected with malware and posted about his mistake just to warn others.
Why I bother you ask? I was robbed at gunpoint a few years ago..and the way I see it nowadays, cyber-criminals are the same way...just using different tactics...all they want is your money.
So nowadays I go out of my way to report suspected thieves...online or not, doesn't matter. It's called an intervention and it usually works.
If I can convince at least one person to report scum like Alex and Brad, then my efforts weren't in vain. (And if anybody agrees, please say so)
If you think about it though, spreading malware is like spreading an STD except that the hacker is making money from it and you're getting screwed in the worst way possible...
brakshereOct 21st 2008 6:19PM
Christians will be hated. We have always known that. Even John the baptist & Jesus were seen as haters....to the truly blind. He said that you will be hated.
Jmw1431Oct 21st 2008 6:39PM
Well at least he was right about something.
MissMajorOct 21st 2008 6:20PM
Oh, God forbid anyone brings MORALS into this situation. Just to emphasize aerospacemajor's point: there's a reason why the Bible says that sexual immorality is wrong. Why? Here's a SECULAR point: well, gee, considering that those who have sex outside of marriage aren't tied to being faithful to their husband/wife, who knows what diseases the cheating spouse's/recent partner's "friend" may have? And what about their "friends"?
Yeah, to hell with morals. They only "oppress" us.
No, dipshit, they keep you alive, healthy, and out of trouble.
RauskyOct 23rd 2008 4:20PM
The Christian Bible is a bunch of bull. If you want to avoid an STD, use your brain by using a freakin condom. only G d will judge mankind, not amn. The majority of these religious fanatics were a bunch of sexual perverts to begin with. They are probably the ones who have STDs. I don't trust any women now a days. When ever I have sex, I use condoms to avoid an STD. Condoms are out there people!! More condoms and less religious fanaticism!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
RauskyOct 23rd 2008 4:10PM
More comdoms and les religious fanaticism!!!! Use your brains people, condoms are made to avoid STDs, use them!!!!!
careslessbearOct 21st 2008 7:04PM
To the people who insist on quoting an outdated manuscript. You tout scripture, yet when Adam and Eve existed, it was just them. They had a multitude of children. WHERE did their sons and daughters find anyone to procreate with? Since there were no other people but them, wouldnt this be incest?
The bible is a guide. A manuscript written by mortal men. It is their interpretations of what the God or Jesus said and wanted. No matter how you look at it it is an interpretation. It is not perfect. To imply that the bible is perfect is to imply that man is perfect, since it was written by man. If one implies that man is perfect, he is in effect claiming that man is equal to God/ Jesus, and thus committing a sin against the same God.
You do not have to believe in a God to have morals. Just because you believe there is a God doent mean you are moralistic. Every sinner has a future and every christian has a past.
Humans are to the best of anyones knowledge the only mammals that enjoy sex. They are also one of the few that mate for what is at times for life. Most animals have sex to make more of their species and that is it. Man/ woman are animals.
LaurenOct 21st 2008 8:50PM
Aero. I feel you. All non believers should read the book the purpos driven life ... it will make you understand what a powerful force the devil is in making you believe God is not real and how much he is laughing right now that he has your soul.
daroOct 21st 2008 7:26PM
it's not being judgemental to tell someone what the word of God says about something. it's called discipleship, and it's a biblical practice. we're all called to go and make disciples of all nations, teaching them to obey everything Jesus commanded (matthew 28:18-20). how can you teach someone without telling them if they are doing something against the bible? love them, yes, but "speak the truth in love" (ephesians 4:15).
LittleOldMeOct 21st 2008 7:46PM
You know, when my divorce becomes final, I'm getting the top of the line toys and will only use them when I am so bad, I can not stand it! I have been married to a jerk for 27 years. I'm fit(close to skinny, got shape) he is fat and is a nasty mess to look at. I'm still just as, well, fit in other places as I was 27 years ago, he has problems with whimpy now and again.We were still doing it 4 nights or more out of 7 and I am very inventive. He just got fired for sexual harassment, main person a 18 year old, he is 47. I am so sick of seeing this crap and knowing this is all most people think about anymore! Stop spreading your legs or putting it in everything with a pulse, disease will slow down! I'm just....sick and so tired! Get a grip and a clue people!!!!!!!
So TrueOct 21st 2008 9:37PM
Orangecat - You're close - the only unpardonable sin is to deny God (as in athiests - though they too can repent and accept God/Christ before death. If you die an athiest, that's the unpardonable sin - had to clarify that.) We live under the grace of the New Testament, not the law of the Old. Jesus Himself tells us "Love one another as I have loved you." That also includes forgiving one another and again as Jesus said in the Beautitudes, "Love your neighbor as yourself." The Bible also says "Judge not lest ye shall be judged." A Christian MAY judge a sin and call you on it, though what you do with that advice is your free will. We are not, however, to judge a PERSON - that's God's job. Jesus does have a lot to say about marriage and a woman presenting herself to her husband as pure. This day and age or another, the Bible (and Jesus Christ) are the same: yesterday, today, and tomorrow, it's still the Word of God. The Bible speaks of no sex before marriage and that surely does prevent STDs, you have to admit that. I'll tell you the way God teaches people to be, but I'll not judge anyone. That's between them and their God and again, God does give each of us free will to make choices in our lives and He forgives us if we simply ask. I will however agree with Aero 100% and what century it is doesn't matter. It's a FACT that if you save sex for marriage, you'll have no STDs to worry about. Especially an incurable one.
So TrueOct 21st 2008 9:37PM
Dark Light... AWESOME post!!! Makes all the sense in the world to me and short of marriage before sex, I've not heard such a fine way to describe human relationships. I'll only add that if you choose to do this, in the VERY least, find out how many other partners (if any) the one you choose has been with as they should know how many you've been with (if any) as well.
One more thing - on this board and any others you post on - THINK before you post. Agree to disagree before you post hatefullness toward another person. They may never know who you are, but that person behind the screen still has feelings as you do and on no person's part should those feelings be hateful or angry. Take care.
RauskyOct 23rd 2008 4:21PM
Lets have more condoms and less reigious fanaticism.If you want to avoid an STD, use a condom for crying outloud!!! I have always used them to protect myself.