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Sexual Health and Education, Tuesday, 1st Period
"Okay, everyone," Kathy said, leaning against the desk. "This week we're talking about sexually transmitted infections and diseases, generally referred to as STI's and STD's. We touched on some of that when we covered safer sex practices, but there is a lot more out there. And with HIV cases on the rise for people in your age group, it's important that we go over it as much as possible."
Especially with the week they'd just had. People didn't always make the best choices during pollen week.
"First and *incredibly important is to practice safe sex all the time, every time. Unless you are in a committed, closed relationship and are protecting against pregnancy if your configuration makes that a concern, use safer sex. Two forms of safer sex are suggested - a barrier method to help prevent the spread of STD's and usually some kind of additional anti-pregnancy measure, if, again, that is a factor. The second most important factor in preventing the transmission of STI's is regular medical checkups and screenings. Even if you are not currently sexually active with someone, it is smart to keep to a schedule; this way you will always have a recent test confirming your status and also, some diseases take awhile to show. HPV, for example, usually shows symptoms two to three months after infection - and even sometimes years."
"Trust us, we're dating a doctor," Dante said. "...Uh, healing mage. Anyway, trust us, any doctor you go to is gonna have seen it all and worse. So don't let feeling embarrassed get in the way of a checkup." Beat. "If you can get sick. I mean. This is still Fandom."
"Discussing your STI status should be part of any conversation you have with a potential sexual partner," Kathy continued. "There is nothing to be ashamed of, regardless of your status. But it is very important that the other person knows that you have - and vice versa. This is all part of consent; making decisions with all the necessary information. If it has been more than six months since either of you have had a test, be careful and be extra-safe, just in case. If this is a long-term partner, consider making testing something you do together. Again, creating an open and honest dialogue is a big part of destigmatizing STI's, removing the shame people feel about having one, and helping slow the spread further."
"And, y'know, check down there on the regular," Dante added. "Not just for like, your c-- bits turning a weird color or something. Like, if you've got testicles, you're gonna wanna feel those up every now and again. Same for boobs."
Technically that was a different class, but like, Kathy had all the teacher-voice talking about STIs down.
"We're also gonna say again that you have to talk to your partner about safer sex," he added, "Yeah, even when you're about to do it. Offer to put a condom on them or something if they say no."
Because she never knew how much he was going to wanna say!
"We've got a couple of videos to suggest how to talk to your partner about STI's and testing, as well as safer sex. And after that, hit us up with any questions you have - about this, about anything we've covered, and anything you still have questions about. Okay?"
"Next week's your final," Dante added, "So prepare, cram, and get ready to run the condom relay obstacle course with your fake baby!"
He was kidding.
Probably.
Especially with the week they'd just had. People didn't always make the best choices during pollen week.
"First and *incredibly important is to practice safe sex all the time, every time. Unless you are in a committed, closed relationship and are protecting against pregnancy if your configuration makes that a concern, use safer sex. Two forms of safer sex are suggested - a barrier method to help prevent the spread of STD's and usually some kind of additional anti-pregnancy measure, if, again, that is a factor. The second most important factor in preventing the transmission of STI's is regular medical checkups and screenings. Even if you are not currently sexually active with someone, it is smart to keep to a schedule; this way you will always have a recent test confirming your status and also, some diseases take awhile to show. HPV, for example, usually shows symptoms two to three months after infection - and even sometimes years."
"Trust us, we're dating a doctor," Dante said. "...Uh, healing mage. Anyway, trust us, any doctor you go to is gonna have seen it all and worse. So don't let feeling embarrassed get in the way of a checkup." Beat. "If you can get sick. I mean. This is still Fandom."
"Discussing your STI status should be part of any conversation you have with a potential sexual partner," Kathy continued. "There is nothing to be ashamed of, regardless of your status. But it is very important that the other person knows that you have - and vice versa. This is all part of consent; making decisions with all the necessary information. If it has been more than six months since either of you have had a test, be careful and be extra-safe, just in case. If this is a long-term partner, consider making testing something you do together. Again, creating an open and honest dialogue is a big part of destigmatizing STI's, removing the shame people feel about having one, and helping slow the spread further."
"And, y'know, check down there on the regular," Dante added. "Not just for like, your c-- bits turning a weird color or something. Like, if you've got testicles, you're gonna wanna feel those up every now and again. Same for boobs."
Technically that was a different class, but like, Kathy had all the teacher-voice talking about STIs down.
"We're also gonna say again that you have to talk to your partner about safer sex," he added, "Yeah, even when you're about to do it. Offer to put a condom on them or something if they say no."
Because she never knew how much he was going to wanna say!
"We've got a couple of videos to suggest how to talk to your partner about STI's and testing, as well as safer sex. And after that, hit us up with any questions you have - about this, about anything we've covered, and anything you still have questions about. Okay?"
"Next week's your final," Dante added, "So prepare, cram, and get ready to run the condom relay obstacle course with your fake baby!"
He was kidding.
Probably.
OOC