One charity says gay and bisexual men should avoid oral sex and poses that involve face-to-face contact to limit the spread of monkeypox.
The LGBT Foundation has released sexual health advice for men who have sex with men, which has caused the majority of new cases of the virus.
Monkeypox relies on prolonged close contact to spread, which means that although it is not classified as a sexually transmitted infection, it can be transmitted during sex.
It is transmitted through direct contact with infectious wounds or scabs, and through body fluids such as droplets from people’s mouths.
The LGBT Foundation, a Manchester-based charity, has urged people to choose non-face-to-face sexual positions to reduce physical contact.
‘If you want to see your partner’s face during sex, consider having sex in front of the mirror.
“Think about how to reduce the theme: maybe now is the time to try some fancy RPG or that grand hole fantasy.”
Most cases of monkeypox in the new epidemic were seen in gay and bisexual men and have been associated with raves, festivals and sex parties in Europe.
The LGBT Foundation said men should also consider masturbating more and cleaning their fetish clothes and equipment to reduce the spread of the virus.
The LGBT Foundation said gay men should try “fantastic fantasy” or mutual masturbation instead of regular sex to limit the spread of monkeypox. Image: The Gran Canaria Pride festival, which was held from May 5-15 and attracted 80,000 people from Great Britain and all of Europe, is under investigation for being linked to a large number of cases of monkeypox.
Healthcare leaders in the UK are currently advising anyone with a new rash or blistering to abstain from sex until testing. Brits who test positive will be told to wear condoms for eight weeks after beating the virus.
The World Health Organization also urged people to list the number of sexual partners.
Public health reports primarily target gay and bisexual men, but experts warn that monkeypox can be spread by anyone.
The total number in the UK reached 190 after 11 more cases of the virus were detected in the UK on Tuesday.
The LGBT Foundation has published 10 recommendations for sexually active gay and bisexual men to reduce the risk of contracting or spreading monkeypox.
The first guideline tells people “the fewer people the better” when it comes to sexual partners.
The charity also advises people not to have sex on dirty surfaces or use wipes to clean them before and after.
It is recommended that you masturbate together rather than full penetration sex because “less intimate contact activity will reduce the risk of some infections”.
People should continue to use condoms as a precaution to reduce risk for themselves and their partners, he said.
The guide says that sex toys should not be shared between spouses and that people should avoid kissing.
During the Covid pandemic, the charity has issued an almost identical list of recommendations for reducing the risk of transmission of the deadly virus during sexual intercourse.
But the guidelines have been updated with ways to prevent flu and monkey sickness.
The preface to the 10 recommendations reads: “Intimate contact with sexual partners, whether it’s monkeypox, flu or Covid-19, can increase the risk of contracting an infection.
“Despite this risk, we understand that for some people sex is important, so here are some ideas for reducing the risk.”
UK Health Safety Agency guidelines currently ask people to avoid sex or close contact with others “until their wounds heal and scabs dry”.
Experts had previously linked the worldwide epidemic of monkeypox to sex at two festivals in Europe.
Dr. David Heymann, who previously headed the WHO emergency service, said someone with monkeypox lesions is likely “to infect others when there is close physical or sexual contact.”
He said this may have happened during the last two raves in Spain and Belgium.
The Gran Canaria pride festival, held from 5 to 15 May, is under investigation for being linked to a large number of cases of monkeypox.
Organizers of a large-scale fetish festival in Antwerp, which took place May 5-8, said there was “reason to believe” that someone at the event was monkeypox.
The LGBT Foundation states on its special monkeypox information page, “Monkeypox spreads through skin-to-skin or close contact, meaning it can be transmitted during sex, but transmission is not known. sexually.
“It can be transmitted by touching sheets, towels, or clothing by someone with a rash caused by monkeypox, or, rarely, by coughing and sneezing from a person with monkeypox.”
“It’s important for everyone to be aware of the signs of monkeypox.
Even if your rash isn’t monkeypox, other infections like herpes and syphilis can cause a rash that needs to be treated.
“Rashes are common and most are not caused by monkeypox, but they may still need treatment. It’s a good idea to talk to a doctor if new rashes appear.”
Source: Daily Mail
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