Comments for The Center for Sexual Pleasure and Health http://thecsph.org Education. Pleasure. Health. Advocacy. Wed, 01 Feb 2012 02:03:28 +0000 hourly 1 http://wordpress.org/?v=3.3.1 Comment on Sexual Studies: LGV – An STI Growing Among Gay Men by dieta http://thecsph.org/sexual-studies-lgv-an-sti-growing-among-gay-men#comment-130 dieta Wed, 01 Feb 2012 02:03:28 +0000 http://thecsph.org/?p=4464#comment-130 The clinical features of LGV have historically been divided into three stages: the primary stage involves the site of inoculation where a small papule, ulcer, herpetiform lesion or nonspecific urethritis appears after incubation period of 3-30 days [ 4 ]. During the secondary stage, which emerges after 10-30 days or even months later, local lymph nodes draining the site of primary infection enlarge and necrotic areas develop following an inflammatory process which results in chronic oedema and formation of ulcers and sclerosing fibrosis. Without adequate treatment a tertiary phase with chronic inflammatory response will follow. This is characterized by genital ulcers, fistulas, rectal strictures and genital elephantiasis. The scarring and formation of fibrotic tissue often requires surgical repair [ 4 ]. The classical manifestation in men is characterised by inguinal lymphadenopathy. During the recent emergence of LGV, the clinical manifestation has been different. Acute ulcerative proctitis or proctocolitis is often seen as the primary manifestation [ 4 , 14 ] (approximately 96% of the cases in the United Kingdom [ 15 ]) while inguinal lymphadenopathy alone has been observed in only a few cases [ 16 ]. Rectal discharge, pain, bleeding [ 14 ] and systemic symptoms such as malaise [ 17 ] and high white blood cell count (>10/high power field) in gram stained rectal smears [ 18 ] have been reported as indicators of LGV. It is not clear why inguinal symptoms, indicating urethral acquisition of LGV, have been so rare and it has been suggested that different modes of transmission, such as sexual practices of fisting and use of sex toys and other fomites, are contributing to the spread of LGV. Traumatic practices to the mucosa have been previously associated with the acquisition of other rare STIs such as sexually acquired hepatitis C virus [ 19 ]. The clinical features of LGV have historically been divided into three stages: the primary stage involves the site of inoculation where a small papule, ulcer, herpetiform lesion or nonspecific urethritis appears after incubation period of 3-30 days [ 4 ]. During the secondary stage, which emerges after 10-30 days or even months later, local lymph nodes draining the site of primary infection enlarge and necrotic areas develop following an inflammatory process which results in chronic oedema and formation of ulcers and sclerosing fibrosis. Without adequate treatment a tertiary phase with chronic inflammatory response will follow. This is characterized by genital ulcers, fistulas, rectal strictures and genital elephantiasis. The scarring and formation of fibrotic tissue often requires surgical repair [ 4 ]. The classical manifestation in men is characterised by inguinal lymphadenopathy. During the recent emergence of LGV, the clinical manifestation has been different. Acute ulcerative proctitis or proctocolitis is often seen as the primary manifestation [ 4 , 14 ] (approximately 96% of the cases in the United Kingdom [ 15 ]) while inguinal lymphadenopathy alone has been observed in only a few cases [ 16 ]. Rectal discharge, pain, bleeding [ 14 ] and systemic symptoms such as malaise [ 17 ] and high white blood cell count (>10/high power field) in gram stained rectal smears [ 18 ] have been reported as indicators of LGV. It is not clear why inguinal symptoms, indicating urethral acquisition of LGV, have been so rare and it has been suggested that different modes of transmission, such as sexual practices of fisting and use of sex toys and other fomites, are contributing to the spread of LGV. Traumatic practices to the mucosa have been previously associated with the acquisition of other rare STIs such as sexually acquired hepatitis C virus [ 19 ].

]]> Comment on Hump Day Hero: Nina Hartley by The CSPH http://thecsph.org/hump-day-hero-nina-hartley#comment-126 The CSPH Sun, 29 Jan 2012 05:18:05 +0000 http://thecsph.org/?p=3940#comment-126 Hola Efrain! Eso depende y sin una conversación mas extensa, no podemos decirle con certeza cual es la razón en su situación particular. Tal vez tiene que ver con el nivel de attración o deseo que siente (o no siente) por sus parejas sexuales versus el material erótico en las películas pornográficas? Hola Efrain! Eso depende y sin una conversación mas extensa, no podemos decirle con certeza cual es la razón en su situación particular. Tal vez tiene que ver con el nivel de attración o deseo que siente (o no siente) por sus parejas sexuales versus el material erótico en las películas pornográficas?

]]> Comment on Hump Day Hero: Nina Hartley by EFRAIN BARRETO http://thecsph.org/hump-day-hero-nina-hartley#comment-125 EFRAIN BARRETO Thu, 26 Jan 2012 22:02:19 +0000 http://thecsph.org/?p=3940#comment-125 POR QUE SE ME ERECTA MAS EL PENE CUANDO OBSERVO PELICULAS DE PORNO QUE CUANDO VOY A TENER UNA RELACION SEXUAL? POR QUE SE ME ERECTA MAS EL PENE CUANDO OBSERVO PELICULAS DE PORNO QUE CUANDO VOY A TENER UNA RELACION SEXUAL?

]]> Comment on Center Stage Sexual Aid: Swipes by Paul Joannides http://thecsph.org/center-stage-sexual-aid-swipes#comment-124 Paul Joannides Sat, 31 Dec 2011 03:23:23 +0000 http://thecsph.org/?p=4303#comment-124 Sorry, but you forgot to mention possible formaldehyde residues in the wipes--"eco-sexy" or not. Toilet paper has it as well: http://www.90secondsonsex.com/female-genital-irritation.html Sorry, but you forgot to mention possible formaldehyde residues in the wipes–”eco-sexy” or not. Toilet paper has it as well: http://www.90secondsonsex.com/female-genital-irritation.html

]]> Comment on For Aspiring GTAs by Kara http://thecsph.org/programs-services/trainings/for-aspiring-gtas#comment-14 Kara Thu, 10 Nov 2011 02:17:07 +0000 http://thecsph.org/?page_id=3461#comment-14 An hour after I wrote that comment I got an email so it's sorted out, thanks! An hour after I wrote that comment I got an email so it’s sorted out, thanks!

]]> Comment on For Aspiring GTAs by The CSPH http://thecsph.org/programs-services/trainings/for-aspiring-gtas#comment-13 The CSPH Wed, 09 Nov 2011 18:04:20 +0000 http://thecsph.org/?page_id=3461#comment-13 Hi Kara, Did you send the e-mail to info@thecsph.org? We previously had a type-o in our post which listed the e-mail contact as info@csph.org. We apologize for the inconvenience. I have forwarded your inquiry to our staff in charge. Hi Kara,

Did you send the e-mail to info@thecsph.org? We previously had a type-o in our post which listed the e-mail contact as info@csph.org. We apologize for the inconvenience. I have forwarded your inquiry to our staff in charge.

]]> Comment on For Aspiring GTAs by Kara http://thecsph.org/programs-services/trainings/for-aspiring-gtas#comment-12 Kara Wed, 09 Nov 2011 04:57:05 +0000 http://thecsph.org/?page_id=3461#comment-12 How can I register for this? I sent an email but never heard back. How can I register for this? I sent an email but never heard back.

]]> Comment on For Aspiring GTAs by Megan http://thecsph.org/programs-services/trainings/for-aspiring-gtas#comment-11 Megan Mon, 31 Oct 2011 00:42:29 +0000 http://thecsph.org/?page_id=3461#comment-11 Hi Jacquelyn, Thank you for your interest! We currently do not have another training lined up but check back as we will have them posted in the near future. If you have any questions in the meantime, feel free to contact us at info@thecsph.org! Hi Jacquelyn,

Thank you for your interest! We currently do not have another training lined up but check back as we will have them posted in the near future. If you have any questions in the meantime, feel free to contact us at info@thecsph.org!

]]> Comment on For Aspiring GTAs by Jacquelyn Beniquez http://thecsph.org/programs-services/trainings/for-aspiring-gtas#comment-10 Jacquelyn Beniquez Sat, 29 Oct 2011 22:50:44 +0000 http://thecsph.org/?page_id=3461#comment-10 I am very interested in the training but can not attend this one. When is the next training? I am very interested in the training but can not attend this one. When is the next training?

]]> Comment on What We Are Working On by Megan http://thecsph.org/current-projects#comment-5 Megan Tue, 18 Oct 2011 23:51:22 +0000 http://thecsph.org/?page_id=3246#comment-5 Hi Tamika, Thank you for your interest. We are currently have all of our positions for the fall filled. Please check back around December as we might be hiring for new positions for the Spring, depending on who leaves and who stays on. If you have any more questions or want more information, feel free to contact us at info@thecsph.org Hi Tamika,

Thank you for your interest. We are currently have all of our positions for the fall filled. Please check back around December as we might be hiring for new positions for the Spring, depending on who leaves and who stays on. If you have any more questions or want more information, feel free to contact us at info@thecsph.org

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