Sexual health is relevant when it comes to bareback sex, because as many of us know, having unprotected sex can expose ourselves to a higher chance of contracting a sexually transmitted infection. The purpose of this article is to discuss sexually transmitted infections to increase your awareness of them and to give you an understanding about the risks associated with barebacking, as awareness may help limit your exposure to them.
This article may not be of interest to you, but I feel that it’s important to discuss all elements related to barebacking and sexual health is one of them. Below you will find a brief version of the information displayed on the Health page and further information can be found by visiting the sexual health section of Bareback Resources, Wikipedia and Skin Disease Image Atlas.
Anal Warts
Anal warts create a bothersome condition that affects the area around the anus and may also affect the skin of the genital area.
Symptoms: Appear as tiny blemishes around the anus and and can grow larger than the size of a pea.
Chancroid
Chancroid is characterized by small painful bumps in the genital region that rupture and secrete a foul smelling discharge.
Symptoms: Chancre-like ulcers on the foreskin, shaft or head of the penis or on the scrotum.
Chlamydia
Chlamydia is a tiny bacteria that causes an infection in the genital area.
Symptoms: A burning sensation during urination, penile discharge, heavy sensation in the testicles, scrotal inflammation, and/or small hard swelling at the bottom of the testicle.
Genital Herpes
Genital Herpes is a viral infection of the skin which can infect the corners of the mouth, the outer parts of the genital areas and even the anus.
Symptoms: Periodic outbreaks of small blisters, usually on the penis, fever, painful urination and headaches.
Genital Warts
Genital Warts are fleshy growths or bumps seen most often in moist areas in and around the genitals and anus including the inside of the opening of the urethra, and may also be inside the anal canal.
Symptoms: Cauliflower-like warts around the head or shaft of the penis or the scrotum.
Gonorrhea
Gonorrhea can cause a yellow or white discharge from the cock, along with pain when pissing. When infecting the anus, there can be a similar discharge.
Symptoms: Inflammation of the urethra resulting in thick white or yellow-green discharge and burning sensations during urination.
Hepatitis
Hepatitis can cause as little as a flu-like illness or as much as total destruction of the liver. Typically, it will cause different degrees of jaundice (yellowing of the skin and the whites of the eyes).
Symptoms: Fever, fatigue, jaundice (yellowish skin or whites of the eyes), vomiting, or liver tenderness.
Human Immunodeficiency Virus (HIV)
Human Immunodeficiency Virus (HIV) is the virus that can lead to Acquired Immune Deficiency Syndrome (AIDS).
Symptoms: Swollen lymph nodes, night sweats, diarrhea, weight loss, fatigue, increased susceptibility to infectious diseases such as Genital Herpes, Human Papilloma Virus, or Kaposi’s sarcoma.
Human Papilloma Virus (HPV)
Human Papilloma Virus (HPV) causes abnormal cells or tissue growth on the body. Men only show symptoms in extreme cases, usually when the disease has developed into genital warts.
Symptoms: Cauliflower-like warts around the head or shaft of the penis or the scrotum.
Non-specific Urethritis (NSU)
Non-specific urethritis most commonly means there is an infection in the urethra. If left untreated, non-specific urethritis may lead to inflammation of the testicles and be painful during sex.
Symptoms: Thin discharge from the penis and burning sensations during urination.
Pubic Lice
Pubic lice are brown or grey in colour and shaped like tiny crabs. They live in hair of the pubic area, body and armpits and may also live in strong hair of the face such as beards and eyelashes.
Symptoms: Itching in affected regions, visible lice or eggs.
Scabies
Scabies is a skin infestation with a mite. These mites burrow into the skin where they live and reproduce.
Symptoms: Small bumps and rash at infestation site and itching.
Syphilis
Syphilis is curable and is caused by a microscopic parasite, which is highly infectious, which at first causes sores or ulcers on the genitals.
Symptoms: Painless chancre on the penis or scrotum during initial phase. Later phases include a body rash, hair loss, heart and brain damage.
Note: This article has been produced for informational purposes only. The author is not a doctor or health care professional and this article has been compiled through online research. It is important if you believe that you may have a sexually transmitted infection that you seek professional medical advice.
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