SarahAlexxx 2025 Report post Posted January 20, 2020 Just a heads up to the Halifax providers, if you haven't heard, there is a huge syphilis outbreak. Double down and protect yourself. Guys, I would personally recommend avoiding any form of bare play, even bbbj, as this can be contacted orally. Don't fool yourself by thinking it doesn't. TLDR: get regular screening, additional screening between new people (if possible, I know that isn't always managable, depending on your hobbying), and educate yourself on proper ways of protection. Stay safe, but have fun! 9 4 Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Sumac 1105 Report post Posted January 21, 2020 Thank you for caring and for your professionalism. 💓 3 Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Bobby Keys 39 Report post Posted January 21, 2020 (edited) 19 hours ago, SarahAlexxx said: Just a heads up to the Halifax providers, if you haven't heard, there is a huge syphilis outbreak. Double down and protect yourself ... Thanks for the heads up - here is a media report with the numbers ... 17 women and 67 men ... 84 - 20% women in 2019 ... for Nova Scotia https://www.google.ca/amp/s/ottawacitizen.com/news/local-news/ottawa-syphilis-cases-take-400-per-cent-jump-in-five-years/amp rates of syphilis, chlamydia and gonorrhoea are all up significantly, but rates still low - it’s the rate that f increase and lack of awareness that are largely of concern - most doctors have never seen them! https://www.google.ca/amp/s/ottawacitizen.com/news/local-news/ottawa-syphilis-cases-take-400-per-cent-jump-in-five-years/amp Edited January 21, 2020 by Bobby Keys 1 Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
OldandNerdy 1303 Report post Posted January 21, 2020 While the total numbers are low, statistically it's the increase thats the problem, especially in men. Most of the providers I've talked with in Halifax make testing a priority and regular event, while I would bet the casual hobbyist doesn't get checked often if at all. Given that is the case, all it takes is 1 infected male hobbyist who thinks they are "clean" to cause a pretty big issue. Thats why the statistical increase is significant and everyone, especially in a higher risk of infection activity, should be aware of it and take the necessary precautions. Kudos to @SarahAlexxx for making this more public. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
SarahAlexxx 2025 Report post Posted January 21, 2020 54 minutes ago, OldandNerdy said: While the total numbers are low, statistically it's the increase thats the problem, especially in men. Most of the providers I've talked with in Halifax make testing a priority and regular event, while I would bet the casual hobbyist doesn't get checked often if at all. Given that is the case, all it takes is 1 infected male hobbyist who thinks they are "clean" to cause a pretty big issue. Thats why the statistical increase is significant and everyone, especially in a higher risk of infection activity, should be aware of it and take the necessary precautions. Kudos to @SarahAlexxx for making this more public. You're absolutely correct. It only takes one wrong client to potentially spread it through our tiny community. No problem! I strongly believe this should be an open conversation always! Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Exotic Touch Danielle 31728 Report post Posted January 22, 2020 Play safe! Always 1 1 Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
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Bobby Keys 39 Report post Posted January 22, 2020 (edited) Just to be clear - I am a numbers guy. By saying “rates are low” there was no implication that we need not be careful. Rates are low BECAUSE so many people started being more careful in the 80’s. Prior to that, “care” was primarily focused on pregnancy. A lot of people got “religion” about protection when fear of death from HIV entered our collective consciousness. Now, legal changes allowing more open engagement in companionship, combined with retro viral drugs taking away the absolute death sentence seem to be shifting focus from care to competition. Only recently have I encountered providers using BBFS as an up-sell - even advertising it. I passed when offered. Mind you, it wouldn’t do anything for the provider if there was no market. My real sadness associated with this is that gay and bi men are showing disproportionate rates ... we don’t need another reason for the rest of the world to see us as toxic. Yes - play safe everyone! Edited January 22, 2020 by Bobby Keys 3 Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
katie 1337 Report post Posted January 22, 2020 3 hours ago, Bobby Keys said: Only recently have I encountered providers using BBFS as an up-sell BBFS Should Be "Illegal"!! Yes Bobby Keys you are right, the "Past Year" the request for "BBFS" has "Exploded". Even to this day I still don't understand Why. Why Would This Even Be Offered? Why Would This Even Be Something Seeked Out? It Just Blows Me Away! Offered as An "Upsell".. Is Money That Important, To Risk One's Health/Life? I Know It's Being Offered Somewhere, Either Publicly or In Person. Why Would One Degrade Themself on Offering or Accepting BBFS, is Unbelievable!! Inquiries for BBFS comes in, about twice a Week. Discusting IMO, I Blacklist them ASAP! We All Have Choices.... And Choosing To Offer BBFS or Accepting BBFS is Your Choice Also... "Dirtying The Pool Affects Us All" and That 😡 Me Off. And All This For Extra $$$ Is Sad 5 Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Rassilon 982 Report post Posted January 30, 2020 My organ donner had syphilis. I have been tested for it more than 15 times. For those wondering, I do not have syphilis. They took precautions and gave me medication just in case. Anyway, I learned that if detected very early it can be taken care of quickly. This is not encouragement to be stupid. Protect yourself, test yourself, listen to the above advice. Most people will have no idea they have it in the early stages but if you did something stupid and suspect you have it, see someone RIGHT AWAY. Sarah Alexxx, thanks for the warning. Considering the upswing in infection numbers I now have something to brag about. "Hey ladies, I very definitively syphilis free." :-) 1 1 1 Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
StephanieMystique 1892 Report post Posted January 30, 2020 Thank you for the heads us @SarahAlexxx!!! I have been on holidays so I missed this in my news pop up. 1 Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
SarahAlexxx 2025 Report post Posted January 31, 2020 13 hours ago, StephanieMystique said: Thank you for the heads us @SarahAlexxx!!! I have been on holidays so I missed this in my news pop up. Glad to help. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
