STD/STI

[Waterjob]

Hey punters! Seeking some tips on what to do if caught something. Did you go to your usual gp, or a different one, did they ask much details? What's the risk of girlfriend/spouse finding out? Share your experience!

[Langy]

Plenty of options. But first and foremost get tested if you think you're at risk. The Mrs will definitely find out if she ends up with whatever you've brought home.
There's a sexual health clinic in Roma st. It's completely anonymous and you can use an alias if you wish. Or you have the option of going online to request a test. A simple google search will bring up dozens of providers.
If you're going to roll the dice with SW's it's sensible to get checked regularly anyway, regardless of whether or not you think you have any symptoms.
Good luck!

[JohnRoscoe]

Hey punters! Seeking some tips on what to do if caught something. Did you go to your usual gp, or a different one, did they ask much details? What's the risk of girlfriend/spouse finding out? Share your experience!

What shops do you visit? So we all can take precautions!

[FredWard63]

All good advice. QHealth runs a free testing service for chlamydia and gonorrhea. They are the most common ones in Qld. It's anonymous and you don't need a medicare card. Just go on line and you can get a referral to QML or S&N. For a full screen there are several sexual health options some are private others are State run. All are anonymous. There are various fees for some of these. Just search on line. You ususally get a result within 3 days depending on the tests done.

[ButterySmooth]

What shops do you visit? So we all can take precautions!

Without actual proof, it’s risky accusing a shop of something you might have picked up at another shop.

I do think a good ‘cautionary’ or ‘avoid’ thread would be helpful to help keep shops honest and to steer customers away from possible issues (even if it’s only hearsay). I highly doubt that the ML at these shops ever get tested and are treated as cannon fodder by some owners, so the onus is on us to stay disease‑free.

[JohnRoscoe]

Thats why I asked waterjob which shops he visits. I think a fair question.

[Langy]

You can't slander (Per Se) a business or individuals online without repercussions. With or without proof it will get murky. If you have questions about that sort of stuff it's best to communicate via PM lest ye get a good defamation lawyer

[FredWard63]

It is virtually impossible to link visits with disease unless you are testing every 2 weeks and even then it is very difficult. Anyone who has done STI contact tracing can tell you how challenging it is. By way of example, it can take several days or longer after infection for your infection to be detectable by pcr. How long depends on the pathogen, the size of the dose and your physiology. Also, if you are only relying on symptoms, then you may never develop symptoms or they could present weeks or months later. If for example, you visit different shops weekly over a 2 to 4 week period and don't test, then you have no way of knowing. Also, to complicate matters further, symptoms like itching can be due to a range of causes of which a STI is only one, and often not the most common. Finally, if you have partners who are not mls, well the frequency of the common STIs like chlamydia and gonorrhea is just as high in the non sex worker population.

So, in nearly all cases, calling out shops and mls based on what you think is not really appropriate.

[Waterjob]

Ok if positive for something does any gp give you the meds/shots anonymously? Just want to understand the process and fellow punters experienced. Didn't catch anything myself but if shit happens, one would want a plan haha

[FredWard63]

If you are positive you will be offered treatment through the STI clinic. There us no gp involvement. It's all anonymous. Think of the sti clinic as a 1 stop shop - diagnosis, treatment, counselling and advice, all anonymous.

[toga]

Have a look at this recent thread as it provides a fair bit of information. I included there what tests I get every two months:

https://www.aus99forum.com/showthread.php?147020-Higher-Incidence-of-STIs&highlight=Rapid

As I understand, treatment is via antibiotics tablets and possibly an injection for the "minor" STIs.

There's also at least another thread here I believe that talks about Prep treatment.

[Puntersclub]

If you have a regular GP go to them otherwise there is Stonewall Medical centre in Windsor that specializes in test for SW’s and punters. Also no shame in getting a test. if your dicks dripping you need a test and the right treatment.

[Bob Jane]

Stigma health is good. Private, fast and confidential. Feign a sickness and stall the missus for a week or 2 and you'll get closure to go back at it without any worries.

Gotta ask though, you're not barebackimg or nothing to amplify your risk profile, or targeting girls that have a bareback rep online?

[JohnRoscoe]

If positive where have you visited in the last two weeks!!?