#i have herpes

[letustalkstds]

Would you date someone with herpes?

Although I shouldn't have to justify myself, I feel like I need to provide some context because of the negative stigma around herpes. My ex-boyfriend didn't tell me he had herpes until about a month after I moved in with him. At the time, I felt like I didn't have many options and was also deeply in love with him, so I made the foolish decision to stay with him even though he had kept this information from me for over a year. He promised me marriage if I stayed, among other things. Long story short, he was reckless and irresponsible, and now I have herpes too.

I'm sharing this not to deny my own promiscuity, but to show that you can be in a relationship, take precautions, and still contract herpes. So please, don't judge anyone just because you hear the word "herpes."

The truth is, I trusted someone I shouldn't have, and now I have to live with the consequences for the rest of my life.

Since I started dating again, I've promised myself that I won't make the same mistakes my ex did. If there's a potential for things to become physical with someone, I always disclose my condition. I try to give as much information as possible without overwhelming the person. For example, I take suppressant medication, which theoretically halves the risk of transmission. I'm open to pursuing any other methods that can lower the risk to my partner, but the risk, however small, will always be there. At the end of the day, herpes is just a cold sore in an unfortunate place.

Typically, people with weakened immune systems are most affected by the virus. However, as someone with a weak immune system, I rarely get outbreaks. I haven't had one since January 2021, even though I was diagnosed in September 2020. In fact, most people don't realize they have herpes because they don't show symptoms, and it's not screened for during standard sexual health checks. My local GUM clinic advised me against taking suppressant medication because of the small number of outbreaks I've had since being diagnosed. They told me not to worry because supposedly 1 in 4 people have some form of herpes. They also said that I'm much better informed about how the virus can be transmitted than those who don't know they have it.

The sad truth is that the worst part about herpes is the stigma. In terms of my general health, it doesn't really affect me. So far, the responses I've received have been mixed. Some people have politely declined but appreciated my honesty and responsibility. Others have said things like, "I'm worth the risk" and want to pursue a relationship with me.

To conclude, if someone you were interested in revealed all the information I've shared here, would you still want to pursue a relationship or sexual encounter with them?

[markscherz]

what's your LEAST favourite herptile? the stupidest frog? the ugliest lizard? no, not either of those. so which one is it?

it's actually the very word 'herptile'. It's like saying 'birdosaurs'.

I'm guessing it stems from people wanting to expand 'herp' out into a longer word that is a noun for the animals we study as herpetologists or are interested in as 'herpers'. But that doesn't really exist. So we get this weird portmanteau of herp and reptile, apparently forgetting the amphibians. Reptibian or Amphibitiles would be better portmanteaus if we actually wanted a reasonable word representing both groups.

[star-trek-dumb-comics]

Too add to my root beer and raquetball posts, I need to confess that I also didn't know what and polycule was until I heard people talk about it on star trek tumblr. and initially I thought it was something disgusting bc ''the O'Brien polycule'' sounded like it was Miles having a genital infection or something

[wiredalienvampire]

together at the sunset

Btw, incase yr wondering how long I took on this piece

Thats thirteen hours and 58 minutes in total btw!

[shift-shaping]

[honeyrosepetals]

river friend :)

[mechanicalriddle]

have you fucking seen my nephew btw

[letustalkstds]

Herpes has been the most confusing thing I’ve ever experienced. I don’t have outbreaks too often & don’t usually get the same prodrome symptoms. So on 5/1 I noticed that my lymph node felt swollen. There were no other visible symptoms. My first outbreak and the ones that have followed have been on my vagina. But I started taking a 5 day 1000mg Valacyclovir prescription just in case. I had unprotected sex with my boyfriend on 5/6 and received oral sex. The next day my boyfriend had a runny nose & keeps sneezing. Have I transmitted the virus to him? Is it possible that I had internal sores? I feel so terrible.

If you were taking valacyclovir during the time you had sex with your boyfriend, this may have helped to reduce the risk of transmission. However, it is still possible that transmission occurred.

It is also possible to have internal sores that are not visible to the naked eye. If you are concerned about the possibility of internal sores, you may want to speak with your healthcare provider about getting a herpes blood test, which can detect the presence of herpes antibodies in your blood.

It's also important to remember that a runny nose and sneezing are not typically symptoms of herpes, so it's possible that your boyfriend's symptoms are unrelated. If he is concerned about his symptoms, he may want to speak with his healthcare provider.

Overall, it can be challenging to navigate herpes and its potential impact on your relationships. It's important to communicate openly and honestly with your partner about your herpes status, to take steps to reduce the risk of transmission, and to prioritize your own physical and emotional health. If you have concerns or questions, you may want to speak with a healthcare provider or a counselor who can provide you with additional information and support.

[fresh-frogs]

Today we have a salamander special, the Allegheny Mountain Dusky Salamander! Truly lovely

[neorukixart]

Been wondering for a while if you have any other headcanons for your adult Ruki 🤔🙏

Ah... well, since you asked for "headcanons" it means I can go wild and ignore some of the canon, right? :3c

She had her "gay" awakening when she was watching "Digimon Adventure" while she was baby (about the age she had in the Locomon movie flashback), specifically the ep with princess Mimi. She didn't realized it until she grew up (prob in her 20s). Thanks to that, Rumiko "misread" the mood and thought Ruki wanted cute dresses and be pretty.

She's an AiM fan (thanks to Mimi), which would explain her fixation with "Yuuhi no Yakusoku", that's her fav song and has a soft spot for "My Place" too. She also listens to RAISE A SUILEN (because you know, I'm a RAS oshi too hehe).

She became a morning person quite easily thinking on how she wanted to work hard so when she meets Renamon again, they won't laugh at her for being lazy.

She's very polite, having studied in an "Ojousama" school until highschool but she's very careful to whom she greets with "Gokigenyou", she will NEVER use it with the tamers group but she does knows how to keep up appearances when needed.

The modeling job her mom "forced" her to do was with genderless clothes and during her last months of working as a model, she did more sports and formal suits (skirts were forbbiden); this gave her quite the popularity among girls and women ( ͡° ͜ʖ ͡°). She's thankful she has to use a helmet while riding her bike to hide her face.

Juri will always touch the "you were very ikemen as a model" topic from time to time ( ͡° ͜ʖ ͡°)

She used her model job money for her motocross gear and bikes.

Unfortunately for her, she became famous among the motor sports world and had to "become" a model again for magazines and interviews, the good thing is that she wears her gear and not "modeling" clothes. She's still popular among ladies ( ͡° ͜ʖ ͡°)

She tries to be a good example to the kids she teaches bouldering, unfortunately (again) there are moms who are very interested in her ( ͡° ͜ʖ ͡°)

She regrets very much accepting being a model at this point (but now I find it very funny XDDD help)

During summer, she does radio exercises with kids and her stamp is actually a kawaii fox instead of her last name; when older kids ask why the stamp is like that she just says "I like foxes, they are cool", younger kids don't question it as it is a cute fox.

Jian and Juri are the ones she constantly keeps in touch with; Juri is the one who almost has time to go and see her competitions everytime and she drags Hirokazu and Kenta with her, Ruki appreciates the gesture.

She developed quite the motherly instincts thanks to the kids she's been teaching in the park; then she realized that "oh, so kids are only cute and adorable when they aren't your own" but she is not so against the idea of being a mother herself (Let her adopt Miyuki and Renaharu uwu).

Once in a while, depression actually hits her so you will find her on long bike rides at night with not an specific destination. She decided she was not going to cry anymore so at the end of her rides, she might need to hit something.

She's bad at drinking and becomes a drunk terminator, at the end of her destruction, she cries so, she prefers to avoid drinking but she can do it in moderation.

Thanks to her motocross career, she moved out of her house and lives in a relatively big apartment (model money is convenient); she lives alone but Juri has often suggested to live together, Ruki is not really ready for it yet.

Living alone means taking care of yourself so she's actually a good cook and procures to stay healthy (and buffy), cooking is a hobby she didn't expect to develop but here she is.

She keeps a few plants that does not need much water as she's out most of the time, but surprinsingly she keeps her apartment tidy and clean.

One time she was on TV (thanks to her competition being aired) and got interviewed upon winning; later that week people connected the dots and said she was one of the kids who were fighting the D-reaper and had to ask Jian and Yamaki for help since it went viral (let's say that they did some things here and there that might or not be illegal).

From time to time, she takes Juri on her bike rides (when she doesn't has to do extra work for her school) and the one place she always takes Juri to, is the beach because it reminds her the ONE time she got trapped in Okinawa thanks to a certain Omegamon asking for her help to defeat Mephismon and how she was able to go back thanks to Kyuubimon that miraculously, knew how to swim. When Juri asked why she didn't asked for Jian and Takato's help (or Minami's), she said it was very embarrassing to owe money and favors; but she keeps in mind that if she ever finds this Omegamon again, she will have a few things to say.

I've already said this but, she collects the new Digica, overall Renamon evo line cards. She also collects Digimon plushies. V-mon and Tailmon being among her favs (me? pushing my biases? Noooooo of course noooooo).

Ryou will often try to get in touch and get her to compete in Digica tournaments; Ruki refuses saying she will only do it if the fate of the world and Digital World are at stake, never for fun; only in private and with friends (those friends being Hirokazu, Kenta and Ryou who are the only other nerds to get cards).

She's in good terms with Ryou to be honest; they have a good relationship and he already apologized for forgetting about her when they were kids. Ruki still doesn't knows why she can't hold that grudge anymore but she considers him a good friend so when Jian or Juri don't have time, she will chat with Ryou and share their problems. Their fav subject is sharing their adventures before meeting each other and new booster packs of the Digica or discussing the new Digis designs.

Speaking of new Digis, she likes Diarbbitmon and is gay for Cendrillmon.

Also speaking of Digica, there was one time when Shaochung was eager to learn but Jian ain't teaching her for whatever reason so she went to Ruki who, happily showed how to play. They are in very good terms, even Shaochung would often brag with her friends and classmates how she knows the Digimon Queen (and motocross pro) Makino Ruki. She keeps calling her "Ruki onee-chan" btw.

She would be on good terms with Takato if only he would have stuck around instead of disappearing xD so she holds a grudge towards him for "abandoning" Juri; this is the main reason Ruki will try to spend time with Juri the most she can. Who knows, maybe she can wooo her ¯⁠\⁠_⁠(⁠ツ⁠)⁠_⁠/⁠¯

Speaking of Juri, I think Ruki realized she liked her when they were teens but out of respect for Takato she stayed quiet, for YEARS. Also Juri secretly collected Ruki's photos from her modeling days (⁠ ⁠ꈍ⁠ᴗ⁠ꈍ⁠)

I know that for the sake of the CD dramas, Ori-san had to do her usual "Ruki" voice, but I actually picture Ruki having a different Ori-san voice, something between Riza (FMA Brotherhood) and Manami (Digimon Ghost Game).

I think that's all I have for now XD I hope you have fun reading? Also, since I don't have anything new to post (still can't use Glaze and don't even talk about Nighshade) here have a blurry preview of your prompt hehe.

[cashmerecrow]

[keepbirdieweird]

okay so like i am still very much in birding mode at the moment but i've been thinking about exesverse again, namely like. how their ability to shape-change impacts their day to day lives

while i do generally follow the 'if it works for the bit' pattern that we've had set for us, i do absolutely adore worldbuilding, so.

i've got a couple questions to myself i've been chewing on that i just want to toss out there. if i'm in the mood to write the series again i'll probably address some of these, but i figured i'd toss em out as a conversation starter for funsies

does a personification's other shapes impact what they eat in one shape? if so, to what degree, and does this change if say, each shape eats something different?

can the interactions between personifications be influenced by their other forms? is this impacted by which form categories match up for the interaction (for ex: is there any instinct bleed-over for say, fox and rabbit? for owl and bat?)

if the above is applicable but the shape categories do not have to match up for the interaction, can this be applied internally as well? (for ex: would Gov in snake-skin be afraid of himself in eagle-skin?)

how much bleed-over is there from animal behavior in general when in human form?

[oldbaton]

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[yugocar]

truly being very lonely, and therefore available at all times unlike the rest of your friends, makes you feel like IdiotLoser supreme

[queeriboh]

idk why this needs to be said I thought it was common sense but leave your fucking underwear on when trying on swim bottoms????????????

[clonerightsagenda]

Space stiffens your arteries, doing the equivalent of aging them 20 years after 6 months in space. In fact, many of the impacts of microgravity are similar to the effects of aging (including insulin resistance?!) making scientists hope developing treatments for one subgroup will help the other.