June 14, 2011

HIV On The Rise: 25 percent of young Mexicans do not use condoms.

Filed under: HIV — Tags: HIV, HIV infection, unprotected sex — Janine @ 12:34 pm

The spread of HIV is a major epidemic in Mexico, and it’s no surprise it’s still a major issue. According to The National Youth Survey, 25 percent of male respondents say they do not use condoms during sexual intercourse. Their reason for not using condoms is that it does not feel the same.

The survey found that 90 percent of the HIV Cases in Mexico recently involved people who had unprotected sex, and now there is grounds to believe not many Mexicans use protection. Sexually active Mexicans represented 59 percent of respondents, 63 percent of them reported use of birth control and 36 percent said they did not. Only 46 percent of the respondents said they used some form of birth control the first time they had sex, and 87 percent of these respondents identified condoms as the method used. According to the survey, 39 percent of respondents report they contracted a venereal disease; gonorrhea.

Individuals who engage in sexual intercourse should use condoms as a form of protection, but many prefer not to use anything at all. The increase of HIV should be no surprise to anyone as the way some people are handling their sexual activity right now could easily lead to HIV.

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August 13, 2009

Molecular Condom?

Filed under: AIDS,birth control,condom,HIV,preventing AIDS,semen,Uncategorized — John @ 11:40 am

Yes, a molecular condom. American scientists have created a gel specifically designed to prevent the transmission of HIV. The gel is made from a polymer that women can use as a sort of molecular condom. Although it will still be a few years before this product is available the first trials are extremely successful. The gel becomes semi-solid in the presence of semen and catches the HIV in its microscopic mesh, preventing transmission.

The goal of the project was to develop a vaginal gel to prevent the spread of HIV so women could protect themselves without having to try and persuade their partners to do it. The areas that would benefit most from this gel are the under-resourced countries like sub-Sahara Africa and south Asia where the rate of infection is as high as 60% in women.

This gel would be a great way for women to stop HIV transmission in places that do not approve of birth control methods (condom). However, if the woman were to take this, the male would not need to use the condom during intercourse and the female would hopefully remain HIV free.

The way the gel works is that while under normal acidity in the vagina (when the pH is around 4.8) the bonds of the polymers are weak and remain as a gel. However, when the environment becomes less acidic and the pH is around 7.6, which is what happens when semen is present, the polymers stick together and the gel becomes a semi-solid.

While looking at the speed of HIV in the gel there are remarkable results. Even while the gel is till a gel the virus moves slow, however, as soon as the gel become semi-solid the virus stops completely.

There are hopes that this gel can also act as a birth control method and protect against other STD’s like herpes. Hopefully this product is a success and we see it on the open market within the next 10 years.

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February 2, 2009

What is an STI?

Filed under: bacterial vaginosis,Chlamydia,genital warts,gonorrhea,HBV,HCV,Hepatitis B,Hepatitis C,herpes,HIV,HPV,STD,STI,syphilis,Uncategorized,VD,venereal diseases — Janine @ 5:42 pm

An STI is an acronym for Sexually Transmitted Infections. They are infections transmitted through having vaginal, anal, or oral sex with someone who has an infection. It can also be passed through skin-to-skin contact, childbirth, breastfeeding, sex toys, or through IV drug needles from an infected person. Both viruses and bacteria can develop an STI. Viruses that develop STI include HBV (Hepatitis B), HCV (Hepatitis C), herpes, genital warts, HIV (Human Immunodeficiency Virus) and HPV (Human Popilloma Virus). Bacteria that develop STI include Chlamydia, gonorrhea, bacterial vaginosis, and syphilis.

What is the difference between an STI and an STD?

Sexually transmitted diseases (STD), also known as venereal diseases (VD), are infectious diseases passed from one person to another through sex. If left untreated, it can cause permanent damage, for example, infertility and death.

Sexually transmitted infections (STI) may infect others or a person may be infected without experiencing symptoms of the disease.

What are the symptoms of STI?

Itching around the vagina for women
Unusual discharge from the vagina for women
Discharge from the penis for men
Pain during or following sex
Pain or burning when urinating
Pain in the pelvic area
Sore throats in people who have oral sex
Pain in or around the anus for people who have anal sex
Chancre sores (painless red sores) on the genital area, anus, tongue and/or throat
A scaly rash on the palms of your hands and the soles of your feet
Dark urine, loose, light-colored stools, and yellow eyes and skin
Small blisters that turn into scabs on the genital area
Swollen glands, fever and body aches
Unusual infections, unexplained fatigue, night sweats and weight loss
Soft, flesh-colored warts around the genital area
Flu-like symptoms (eg. HBV, HCV, HIV)

How can I prevent myself from getting an STI?

To lower the risk of getting an STI is to have sex with someone who is not having sex with anyone else and who does not have an STI. Always use condoms when having sex, including oral and anal sex. Limit the number of sex partners you have and ask him/her if he/she has had or been tested for an STI. Also let him/her know if you have had or tested for one too. Do not have sex if either you or your partner is being treated for an STI.

Although STIs do not always have symptoms, look for signs of STI in your sex partner. The best way to kill the germs before they infect you, wash your genitals with soap and water and urinate soon after you have sex.

Do not use spermicide to prevent STIs. Recent study results indicate that the nonoxynol-9 in spermicides irritates a womans vagina and cervix increasing the risk for an STI infection. Make sure you check other products for ingredients with nonoxynol-9 before using it.

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