Monkeypox outbreak seems to be transmitted sexually

[scutty brown]

For work in 2019 I did write a whole TACCP on bio attacks needing to be released before war was declared to be effective. Got shot down for being a doomsayer.

Better dust it off and revise it taking into account fuel costs, and the food shortages that are going to arise from the Ukrainian conflict

[willie loman]

probably because it's not on the radar for most of us, presumably it's what Cat was thinking about in her post
Dates 5th May - 15th May 2022 so yes, that could fit
External Link/Members Only

not on my radar either, but was covered in the daily mail.

[puntingking]

External Link/Members Only

As I expected countries around the world will over react. The first country to do so is Belgium.

[bigden40]

3.6% 

External Link/Members Only

In reality it’s  probably even lower than that. From the article I posted above ….

First, the reported mortality of 3.7% (NOT 10%) of cases is from suspected, not confirmed cases. Secondly, this type of sampling is highly biased towards more severe disease- countries rarely will detect and do not report cases of mild disease to the WHO.

[bigden40]

External Link/Members Only

As I expected countries around the world will over react. The first country to do so is Belgium.

Quarantining confirmed cases is not overreacting, it’s the classic public health approach. Whilst it was never going to work for a contagious respiratory virus, contact tracing and quarantine will work for monkeypox.

[uncle jessie]

My concern is that if you where unfortunate to catch monkeypox , unlike a dose of the clap you can grin and bear it while getting treatment to clear it up without anyone else being aware you have it . Monkeypox however with it's blisters & scabs over the body & face you are not gonna be able to hide .. add in the fact it has been linked to the gay community could have some very challenging questions and opinions from family & friends    .

[puntingking]

Quarantining confirmed cases is not overreacting, it’s the classic public health approach. Whilst it was never going to work for a contagious respiratory virus, contact tracing and quarantine will work for monkeypox.

Its force though. We dont even ban hiv positive people from having sex. Im not advocating we do so either as long as they inform their partner.

My point being its practically not a deadly virus - monkeypox i mean so it is a overreaction.

[bigden40]

Its force though. We dont even ban hiv positive people from having sex. Im not advocating we do so either as long as they inform their partner.

My point being its practically not a deadly virus - monkeypox i mean so it is a overreaction.

Who's being banned from having sex?  They are quarantining symptomatic people whilst they’re symptomatic, this is public health 101. Monkeypox is an infectious disease that is spread by symptomatic people through skin to skin contact.  It is sometimes deadly. 

We shouldn’t be worried about it though, the method of transmission lends itself to being controlled.

[puntingking]

Who's being banned from having sex?  They are quarantining symptomatic people whilst they’re symptomatic, this is public health 101. Monkeypox is an infectious disease that is spread by symptomatic people through skin to skin contact.  It is sometimes deadly. 

We shouldn’t be worried about it though, the method of transmission lends itself to being controlled.

No ones being banned from having sex, thats my point.

I am making the point that forcing people who get the monkeypox virus to self isolate is like forcing hiv positive people into making them never to not have sex again.
That was my point.

Hiv is also infectious but hiv positive people do still have sex with people who dont have the hiv virus. This is not illegal. I dont even think it should be as there is precautions you can take such as prep, condoms, etc. Not to mention free will of the person who does not have the HIV virus.

Same with monkeypox.someone with monkeypox has free will and someone without monkeypox also has freewill. There are loads of viruses out there. You cant close your body of from all of them no matter how well you try.

[sir wanksalot]

This is a classic case of  the trend of "hysteria media".

Monkey pox isn't very dangerous, the symptoms are not very severe and it's still rare. There's no sign of it morphing into anything more sinister either.

Get your popcorn out and watch how the media will whip this up.

[puntingking]

I agree 100%

[threechilliman]

This is a classic case of  the trend of "hysteria media".

Monkey pox isn't very dangerous, the symptoms are not very severe and it's still rare. There's no sign of it morphing into anything more sinister either.

Get your popcorn out and watch how the media will whip this up.

I see the bbc had 'live coverage' of it this afternoon.

[Ron89]

My concern is that if you where unfortunate to catch monkeypox , unlike a dose of the clap you can grin and bear it while getting treatment to clear it up without anyone else being aware you have it . Monkeypox however with it's blisters & scabs over the body & face you are not gonna be able to hide .. add in the fact it has been linked to the gay community could have some very challenging questions and opinions from family & friends    .

Pretty much this. The stigma around it will see a massive reduction in punters, even if it’s mostly spread through homosexuals.

[puntingking]

Pretty much this. The stigma around it will see a massive reduction in punters, even if it’s mostly spread through homosexuals.

Maybe gives me more options and prices may come down as i will continue to punt to my heart content. 

[Captainhowdy666]

Pretty much this. The stigma around it will see a massive reduction in punters, even if it’s mostly spread through homosexuals.

I’m alright, I’m straight and only fuck fit ladyboys.

[Whiskeyjack]

It’s been linked to the gay community because the recent cases have been linked to a sauna in Madrid and a Pride Festival in Gran Canaria. As someone has suggested the link is close physical contact, which undoubtedly includes intercourse. So it can be transmitted during the sexual act, but not BY the sexual act. I think it’s erroneous to call it and
 STD in those circumstances, but nonetheless caution is probably advisable.

[JayEZ2K]

It’s been linked to the gay community because the recent cases have been linked to a sauna in Madrid and a Pride Festival in Gran Canaria. As someone has suggested the link is close physical contact, which undoubtedly includes intercourse. So it can be transmitted during the sexual act, but not BY the sexual act. I think it’s erroneous to call it and
 STD in those circumstances, but nonetheless caution is probably advisable.

I think that's partly true, but it can also be transmitted by sex (not just during) as evidenced that recent cases resulted in pox blisters of the genitals.

There's a good video here with explanations: External Link/Members Only

[Colston36]

surprised no one has mentioned the gay pride in gran canaria.

As pointed out it appears to be mostly among gays - and Gran Canaria is off the coast of Africa

[uncle jessie]

Pretty much this. The stigma around it will see a massive reduction in punters, even if it’s mostly spread through homosexuals.

Exactly I was just going to get back into punting and having a few days off was going to sort out a punt , being someone with the sort of luck that if I fell in a bucket full of tits I would end up sucking my thumb . So decided to stay on the side lines for the time being  .

[scutty brown]

As pointed out it appears to be mostly among gays - and Gran Canaria is off the coast of Africa

maybe so, but it's not windborne

[samsmith_1231]

Suspect this may spread for sometime.. what's to say a bisexual man who catches it end up with a female escort passing it on.

I'm out of the game now for a while.

[Itsnotshy]

Suspect this may spread for sometime.. what's to say a bisexual man who catches it end up with a female escort passing it on.

I'm out of the game now for a while.

Maybe it will, maybe it won't. Life's like that.
At my age can't afford to be out of the game for any length of time as I'll be in my coffin pretty soon anyhow.

[berksboy]

Wood to wood .

[king tarzan]

Some would get offended if the medical research truth be told...
El stopo

[Brumish]

Suspect this may spread for sometime.. what's to say a bisexual man who catches it end up with a female escort passing it on.

I'm out of the game now for a while.

Same here. Apparently it can also be passed on from beddings and towels.
As a married man the last thing you want is the misus suspecting you of being bi 

[willie loman]

Same here. Apparently it can also be passed on from beddings and towels.
As a married man the last thing you want is the misus suspecting you of being bi 

i suppose it would be a good question in an actuary exam, if a bisexual man who had monkey pox, but showed no symptoms, had sex with a female sex worker, who then had sex with a heterosexual client, what would the chance of infection?  personally, i am not remotely worried, i am saving my anxiety for a serious health threat, and that just hasnt happened in my lifetime, despite events of the last 3 years

[king tarzan]

Wood to wood .

Mahogany or Oakwood??

[shooter]

I noticed that there is some talk of offering the vaccine to female sex workers as well,  which might suggest the risk is increasing. Certainly makes you think twice about punting, especially at high volume/turnover incall places with questionable hygiene standards 
Im sticking to outcalls at the moment - and the chances of finding a decent outcall WG in London is so low  Im unlikely to punt anytime soon 

External Link/Members Only

 

[king tarzan]

I noticed that there is some talk of offering the vaccine to female sex workers as well,  which might suggest the risk is increasing. Certainly makes you think twice about punting, especially at high volume/turnover incall places with questionable hygiene standards 
Im sticking to outcalls at the moment - and the chances of finding a decent outcall WG in London is so low  Im unlikely to punt anytime soon 

External Link/Members Only

 

I will stick mainly to Russian women
Now it's 👍👍👍👍👍for there over the top hygiene obsession

[Punterperson1971]

I will stick mainly to Russian women
Now it's 👍👍👍👍👍for there over the top hygiene obsession

I think a bottle of kouros will keep you safe KT 

[limarasa9]

Having sex wearing PPE is the way forward 

[king tarzan]

Having sex wearing PPE is the way forward 

What next hi-viz bras and panties??

[JustaPunter]

Pretty much this. The stigma around it will see a massive reduction in punters, even if it’s mostly spread through homosexuals.

It’s not spread “through homosexuals”, somebody with Monkeypox happened to be Homosexual, they travelled to a large event and had skin to skin contact with other people who contracted it and then returned home and had skin to skin contact with others who also caught it.

This is spread by any skin to skin contact.

Promiscuity is a factor, not homosexuality.

[JustaPunter]

I will stick mainly to Russian women
Now it's 👍👍👍👍👍for there over the top hygiene obsession

You realise hygiene is not a factor?

[shooter]

You realise hygiene is not a factor?

I was referring to the bed sheets and towels that are "sometimes"  not changed between clients  Think a Hazmat suit purchase might be the best bet....

[king tarzan]

I was referring to the bed sheets and towels that are "sometimes"  not changed between clients  Think a Hazmat suit purchase might be the best bet....

Maybe in Russia they have escort hygiene schools??

[samsmith_1231]

I noticed that there is some talk of offering the vaccine to female sex workers as well,  which might suggest the risk is increasing. Certainly makes you think twice about punting, especially at high volume/turnover incall places with questionable hygiene standards 
Im sticking to outcalls at the moment - and the chances of finding a decent outcall WG in London is so low  Im unlikely to punt anytime soon 

External Link/Members Only

 

Yup. That's why I am out. Will stick to wanking and save the £££ especially during this cost of living crisis.

[willie loman]

It’s not spread “through homosexuals”, somebody with Monkeypox happened to be Homosexual, they travelled to a large event and had skin to skin contact with other people who contracted it and then returned home and had skin to skin contact with others who also caught it.

This is spread by any skin to skin contact.

Promiscuity is a factor, not homosexuality.

would you accept that homosexuals are more promiscuous?

[JustaPunter]

would you accept that homosexuals are more promiscuous?

Please point where I said that?

[king tarzan]

would you accept that homosexuals are more promiscuous?

It's better to say nothing on this subject..
Some love thy all members get very very offended and hit the report button in a instant flash
So best keep views off the keyboard..

[lamboman]

So best keep views off the keyboard..

If only you did that more often.

[king tarzan]

If only you did that more often.

I'm from the near mardona era.. a man's man era...

Simpletto

[willie loman]

Please point where I said that?

it was a straight question, there is absolutely no doubt that homosexuals are more promiscuous in my view.

[Home Alone]

would you accept that homosexuals are more promiscuous?

Where's your evidence for that, willie?

[SpaceRaiderDave]

Where's your evidence for that, willie?

He did say "in my view" so all he was doing was expressing a personal opinion.

I agree with Willie but don't have any evidence except my life experiences to back it up, but would put forward the following as possible explanations

- Men are significantly more promiscious than women therefore men seeking men for nsa sex will be more sucessful than hetrosexual men so the average a homosexual man will be more promiscious than a hetrosexual one. This is on average so of course there will be exceptions
- Anyone who has identified as homosexual will have considered their sexuality more than others in the population some of whom will be asexual therefore again, on average it is logical to assume homosexuals of both genders will be more active sexually

[king tarzan]

Just leave the guy alone.. it's his view so what??
If you feel offended deal with it yourselves..
Stop this ganging up because it's against your perception of what is acceptable and what is not..

[PumpDump]

would you accept that homosexuals are more promiscuous?

I would say homosexual men are more promiscuous than hetro men. Without a doubt.

[Thephoenix]

External Link/Members Only

[JontyR]

Just leave the guy alone.. it's his view so what??
If you feel offended deal with it yourselves..
Stop this ganging up because it's against your perception of what is acceptable and what is not..

What is not acceptable is detailed in the rules. Not by any of us.

[Home Alone]

Yes, I see what you're saying, Dave. And you & Willie may well be right - probably are, in fact.

It's just that it's easy to target any group in society - homosexuals; people with disabilities; whoever - with a generalisation. And it can be helpful to see if there's any statistical evidence to support a statement.