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You can get herpes from a 'blow job' – Noelene D. Clarke

- Homosexuals at high risk for HIV infection in the VI; Herpes infections much higher than HIV in the VI youth forum told
Coordinator of the BVI HIV/AIDS and Sexual Health Programme Ms Noelene D. Clarke was blunt in telling the truth about the prevalence of HIV/AIDS among the population in the VI at the youth forum held at G-Spot last night February 20, 2013. Photo: VINO
Persons turned out in their numbers and actively participated in the youth forum and were very candid about their position on a number of issues. Photo: VINO
Persons turned out in their numbers and actively participated in the youth forum and were very candid about their position on a number of issues. Photo: VINO
Mr Shane M. Winter was praised by all for taking the lead role in pulling together the youth forum which was a success despite its late start. Photo: VINO
Mr Shane M. Winter was praised by all for taking the lead role in pulling together the youth forum which was a success despite its late start. Photo: VINO
ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI – While concerns were voiced about sexual transmitted infections especially among the homosexual population in the Virgin Islands (VI) Coordinator of the BVI HIV/AIDS and Sexual Health Programme Ms Noelene D. Clarke was blunt with the truth about the prevalence of HIV/AIDS among the general population in the VI.

It was the occasion of the Youth Forum held last night Thursday February 20, 2014 at G-Spot, the business place of Mr Shane M. Winter. Kudos were given to Winter for taking the first step in coordinating and hosting the forum that brought together a large group of bikers and water sports enthusiasts for an education session.

While the forum was primarily to focus on the issue of old-fashioned laws in the VI regarding motorcycle importation, the opportunity was afforded Ms Clarke to speak on a number of health related issues and HIV/AIDS and Herpes took front and centre.

According to the health worker, it is a fact that there are quite a lot of homosexuals in the VI and they are the ones most at risk of contracting HIV. While noting that to a greater extent most such men do have their female partners also there is much more cause for such men to practice better health as they can put their female partners at risk as well.

She made it abundantly clear that every person has the right to their sexual preference and same must be respected by the wider population. On the other hand she said prostitutes have been found to the leaders in health-seeking behaviour as not one of them has ever been tested positive for HIV in the VI.

What was found to be alarming though, as is prevalent among the youth population as well, is the spiraling number of Herpes infections in the VI according to Ms Clarke. She said that while the ‘cold sore’ type herpes is not an STI, should a person do a ‘blow job’ when the infection is at a certain stage, the other person is at risk of contracting Herpes at the genital area.

Ms Clarke said that they are continuing their mandate of reaching the wider population with HIV/AIDS and other sexual health messages. She said that every week they are in the primary and secondary schools and have been appealing to the otherwise general public to practice safe sex, seek care and support if infected and show care and support for those who are of certain sexual grouping.

She said that up until December 2014, persons can access free HIV testing as there after that area would be in the hands of the HIV/AIDS foundation.

15 Responses to “You can get herpes from a 'blow job' – Noelene D. Clarke”

  • billyb (21/02/2014, 08:23) Like (2) Dislike (1) Reply
    Wow, a "blow job" (with the mouth) can result in genital herpes??????? hmmmm, informative.
    • @billyb (21/02/2014, 09:49) Like (11) Dislike (47) Reply
      You should have already known that, this is why it is important to spend time learning real things instead of fictional stuff like the bible.
    • Eh? (21/02/2014, 10:16) Like (3) Dislike (0) Reply
      Only now you finding out this billyb? You got to be kidding me!

    • A$$ (21/02/2014, 10:23) Like (1) Dislike (0) Reply
      The person giving the blow has it and the person receiving the blow gets it. DUHH...
    • brian (21/02/2014, 13:47) Like (2) Dislike (0) Reply
      Umm billyb..you do know a blowjob is mouth to genitals right? How old are you? It is so easy to transmit bodily fluids this way. Read read read please.
  • xxxxxxxx (21/02/2014, 08:27) Like (0) Dislike (0) Reply
    my my my
  • Nonbelonger (21/02/2014, 10:05) Like (3) Dislike (4) Reply
    Do you need a work permit or trade licence for a 'blow job'?
  • lmao (21/02/2014, 10:22) Like (2) Dislike (3) Reply
    So prostitution is legal in the BVI? How she know who the prostitutes are? LMFAO!!!
    • @lmao (21/02/2014, 11:38) Like (11) Dislike (0) Reply
      A prostitute will take better care by way of protection than the average girl picked up at a bar - it is their livelihood and life on the line and they are all to aware of that. In other countries, where many of these ladies work before coming here and go to afterwards they take mandatory tests on a regular basis to ensure they are clean.

      You have far more chance picking up something with casual sex than from a professional sex worker.
      • Mick Mars (21/02/2014, 19:33) Like (4) Dislike (0) Reply
        A PROPER prostitute. Prostitution in places where it's legal and regalized often see girls being put through standard testing for all STD's on a steady basis and there are also rules involving cleanliness and hygiene when they engage in sexual acts with customers (showering, condoms, dental dams, no kissing etc...) Just like you said, in other countries. My knowledge of this comes from my trips in Europe.

        Alot of them say that girls who go to prostitute in places (such as down here) where ain't got nothing in place to protect them and can easily be locked up and deported at the drop of a hat, often play fast and loose with the truth seeing as to how they ain't really scrutinized outside of how them look. They look good, let whomever want 'em have 'em and pay me, is the motto for the dudes doing this thing on the sly down here.

        But yeah, legal prostitute over most girls you might meet at random...but then again you should do your best to protect yourself regardless. As nice as a blowjob is, Meen getting none without checking up on said woman. Meen' 'bout that YOLO life....
  • Yep (21/02/2014, 12:04) Like (2) Dislike (0) Reply
    Every day is a learning experiences no one is too big to learn something new. so billyb u can now share that information with your circle of people, you might be surprised that many of them didnt know this too. we have Shane Winter to thank for this learning experience as it was because of his Youth Forum that the very welcome bit of talk was done. I love the woman that did the talk she was so real and did an excellent job. the youth and other folks who attended, i enjoyed your company as we together made that forum a blast. Dont be like the Minister who seems to have wanted a hand deliver gold stamped seal invitation to attend. you seeing who i the true leaders, Fraser was there from beginning to end, according to Mark he heard late but he still show up despite he missed most of it.. i dont need to say more..
  • in the news (21/02/2014, 13:24) Like (3) Dislike (4) Reply
    Well no more blow jobs for me then
  • hey (21/02/2014, 15:14) Like (0) Dislike (11) Reply
    Couldn't she use the phrase "oral sex" instead of blowjob, my goodness
  • BUCK (14/01/2016, 11:27) Like (0) Dislike (0) Reply
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