I would like to hear what sort of diseases could be eradicated with a socialist world republic… :ussr-cry:
What number plague is this
Haven’t heard much of Monkeypox lately, so that might be on the way out
But with the 'Vid, Avian Flu and Regular Flu, that makes this plague #4
It’s a bit more complicated than that — factors like sanitation, public health measures, human-animal contact, and even climate play a part. Especially under capitalism “more disease happens when there are more humans” is a reasonable correlation (if reductive)
Very important to be careful with the phrasing and with that line of thinking though, as it can easily open the door for ecofash talking points
All of those play a part, but human population and especially urban/slum density without adequate infrastructure is the main driver.
As human population increases - which is a good thing - some sort of worldwide health system will have to be established or disparate health systems in different areas will keep presenting new diseases.
Smallpox was only eradicated once China jumped on board and helped in part with vaccinating Africa.
Big medical Q-tip spreading STIs so they can increase their business model
Gonorrhea is becoming unstoppable, it’s already acquired the fourth Infinity Gem
I’m way more scared of the stigma of catching an STD than of the STD itself. I know that’s pretty shallow but I’m so socially awkward and slow to trust that I don’t know how I’d deal with the disclosing to partners aspect.
Serious question for sex-havers: how do you navigate STD testing with new partners? If I ever re-entered the dating pool I feel pretty strongly that I’d want a prospective partner to get tested with me so we can both have some assurance of safety (although I’d still insist on condoms).
If someone asked me to get tested I wouldn’t take it personally, but I know that some people do. The “both” part would hopefully reduce some of the perceived judgment, but I’m sure there’s more to introducing it tactfully. On some level, someone who reacted strongly to a neutral and matter-of-fact request for safety and transparency probably wouldn’t be a great fit for me to begin with, but that doesn’t mean there aren’t smoother ways to present things.
…tangential, but I wonder if the proportion of “X but Y” compound sentences in someone’s speech has any correlation with their level of anxiety, fear of judgment, or lack of confidence :homer-bye:
Given the spread of gonorrhea I think most don’t. From my understanding every six months is probably sufficient. In the absence of symptoms anyway. It would take a little bit kf time from when you are exposed to when you are infected. So much more than that isn’t likely to find any hidden situations. Depends on your availability of healthcare and what they test for more than anything though.
But more genuinely I think for me if a situation is turning sexual I find some way to awkwardly insert a vague but telling comment into the conversation like, “I’m good,” followed by an expecting look. I’ve always rolled with if there are no symptoms and no known issues then protected :volcel-judge: is fine.
Def a clinic visit and full test before unprotected :volcel-judge: , have asked partners to do it and been asked to do it. If u are not responsible enough to get tested for me u do not get to :volcel-judge: me
