Sexually transmitted diseases, the ins & outs of STIs

“Sexually transmitted diseases, the ins & outs of STIs“ was written for BDSMforyou.nl by Mistress Moriah.

Sexually transmitted diseases, also known as sexually transmitted infections (STIs), are infections you can catch through sexual contact. This sexual contact might mean, for example, being used as a little slut. Or letting yourself be fucked with a strap-on, or a cock that has just been in someone else's arse or pussy. In the heat of the moment you must always stay careful and keep watch for this. Of course, alongside your Mistress, you are responsible for your own health. And if you have a partner at home, think of your partner too. You don't want your partner to catch an STI because of you. The reverse naturally applies as well.

How can you catch an STI?

Sexually transmitted diseases are mostly passed on through unprotected sexual contact with an infected person. This can happen through:

Vaginal, anal or oral sex. Sucking a cock is surely very hot, but you can get infected that way too if you don't use a condom.

Contact with infected bodily fluids such as sperm, vaginal discharge and blood.

Use of contaminated needles. A good Mistress always has sterile needles with which she does needle play. Of course, that also includes alcohol to disinfect the spot where she is going to pierce, during and after the needle play.

Common sexually transmitted diseases

Chlamydia: Caused by bacteria and can lead to pain when urinating and abnormal discharge.

Gonorrhoea: A bacterial infection that causes symptoms similar to chlamydia.

Syphilis: A bacterial infection that progresses in several stages and can cause serious complications if left untreated.

Genital warts: Caused by the human papillomavirus (HPV) and can cause warts around the genitals.

Genital herpes: Caused by the herpes simplex virus and leads to painful blisters and sores.

HIV/AIDS: Caused by the human immunodeficiency virus (HIV) and can seriously weaken the immune system.

Hepatitis B: A viral infection that causes inflammation of the liver.

Trichomoniasis: Caused by a parasite and can lead to itching, burning and discharge.

Symptoms

The symptoms of an STI can vary depending on the specific infection, but here are some common symptoms you may experience:

Unusual discharge from the penis, vagina or anus. Pain or a burning sensation when urinating or during sex. Painful sores, blisters or warts around the genitals, anus or mouth. Itching around the genitals or anus. Swollen lymph nodes in the groin. Fever or general malaise. Pain in the lower abdomen; especially in women this can be a sign of an infection in the reproductive organs.

Which specific symptoms?

With any illness, an STI included, you have symptoms. You don't always notice them, as with chlamydia for example, but you may have pain when urinating and you may have an abnormal discharge. Gonorrhoea has symptoms similar to chlamydia, possibly with painful or swollen testicles in men as well.

With syphilis you have painless sores in the early stages, followed by a rash and fever in later stages.

You can develop genital warts. These are small, flesh-coloured bumps or warts around the genitals.

With genital herpes you have painful blisters or sores around the genitals or mouth.

HIV/AIDS is characterised by flu-like symptoms in the early stages, followed by a weakened immune system.

Hepatitis B, you've surely heard of it. Then you suffer from jaundice (yellow skin and eyes), dark urine, and fatigue.

With trichomoniasis you suffer from itching, burning, and a foamy, foul-smelling discharge.

Always

Of course, safety during sexual contact isn't only important when you're experiencing BDSM. It matters always, whether you have a one night stand or walk into an adult cinema. Or when you are “forced” by your Mistress. Or when you've just met someone you want to have sex with. Never assume that when someone says “I'm fine, no STIs” this is really true. Safety comes first; if it's not for yourself, then it's for the other person. For your Mistress too. Because if you infect her, she could infect others as well. And that can never be the intention. Safety above all.

Source

Text: slavin anne
Illustration: BDSMforyou