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qreskupl7476 · 12-30-2008, 05:41 PM

Let's face it, most things that are fun . . . . are somewhat dangerous, and swinging is no exception. Of course condoms are a good idea, but just like any other sport/hobby in the world, safety gear such as helmets and pads only go so far. It's one of those things where each individual has to evaluate the risk vs. fun factor and decide if it's worth it to them as an individual. If one can accept the risk, there's fun to be had for sure, but just like all of the other dangerous/semi dangerous things we do for fun and in our daily lives, each person has their own threshold with regards to how much danger they're willing to accept.

With that being said, herpes isn't a death sentence. At worst, it's a nuisance ailment that can often be managed effectively with various treatments. Still, anyone who knows that they have herpes SHOULD make that little tidbit abundantly clear to any prospective partner prior to engaging in any sexual activity, then let said partner make up their own mind whether they're willing to accept the risk. If someone has it and doesn't know, then how can they be blamed if they pass it on?

STD's are indeed a real risk, but fortunately they are a risk that is quite manageable in our humble opinion. We also feel that they are a risk that is far overblown by the government/media in an effort to push a right wing moral agenda. In their defense, unwanted pregnancies and transmission of various STD's including HIV is rampant in certain segments of society so the reasoning for their efforts isn't entirely ungrounded, but we don't feel that swingers are a part of that segment of society which they target necessarily. Promiscuous high school and college students account for the vast majority of these cases in our personal experience, as well as other inexperienced young adults looking for a good time but not responsible enough to take measures to protect themselves. Not mature, intelligent adults engaging in swinging situations.

Personally, we're far more concerned with HPV. Many studies suggest that it's far more common than herpes, and several of it's over 100 types have been shown to cause cancer. It's much more difficult and far less commonly tested for, and other than the mostly harmless types that cause genital warts, has no obvious symptoms whatsoever.

12-30-2008, 05:41 PM	#16 (permalink)
qreskupl7476 Here to Stay Join Date: Feb 2008 Posts: 42 Location: Billings MT Status: couple Swing Lifestyle Name:qreskupl7476	Re: Herpes Again Let's face it, most things that are fun . . . . are somewhat dangerous, and swinging is no exception. Of course condoms are a good idea, but just like any other sport/hobby in the world, safety gear such as helmets and pads only go so far. It's one of those things where each individual has to evaluate the risk vs. fun factor and decide if it's worth it to them as an individual. If one can accept the risk, there's fun to be had for sure, but just like all of the other dangerous/semi dangerous things we do for fun and in our daily lives, each person has their own threshold with regards to how much danger they're willing to accept. With that being said, herpes isn't a death sentence. At worst, it's a nuisance ailment that can often be managed effectively with various treatments. Still, anyone who knows that they have herpes SHOULD make that little tidbit abundantly clear to any prospective partner prior to engaging in any sexual activity, then let said partner make up their own mind whether they're willing to accept the risk. If someone has it and doesn't know, then how can they be blamed if they pass it on? STD's are indeed a real risk, but fortunately they are a risk that is quite manageable in our humble opinion. We also feel that they are a risk that is far overblown by the government/media in an effort to push a right wing moral agenda. In their defense, unwanted pregnancies and transmission of various STD's including HIV is rampant in certain segments of society so the reasoning for their efforts isn't entirely ungrounded, but we don't feel that swingers are a part of that segment of society which they target necessarily. Promiscuous high school and college students account for the vast majority of these cases in our personal experience, as well as other inexperienced young adults looking for a good time but not responsible enough to take measures to protect themselves. Not mature, intelligent adults engaging in swinging situations. Personally, we're far more concerned with HPV. Many studies suggest that it's far more common than herpes, and several of it's over 100 types have been shown to cause cancer. It's much more difficult and far less commonly tested for, and other than the mostly harmless types that cause genital warts, has no obvious symptoms whatsoever.