The CDC is getting close to recommending it to prevent STIs like chlamydia and syphilis.
  • NotMyOldRedditName@lemmy.world
    392·
    11 months ago

    This is the stupidest thing ever.

    For years we’ve been trying to convince people to not overuse antibiotic, and now they’re just tossing that aside.

    • girl
      171·
      11 months ago

      I think it could be very useful, such as for sexual assault victims, but maybe purchase should be tracked similar to Sudafed?

  • ono@lemmy.caEnglish
    29·
    11 months ago

    I hope people don’t start using it as a substitute for safe sex, regular testing, and honest communication. We already have an antibiotic-resistant bacteria problem. Making it even worse would be bad.

  • Erasmus@lemmy.worldEnglish
    251·
    11 months ago

    Until Republicans find out and push to get it banned because of ‘god’s will’ or some nonsense…

    • girl
      221·
      11 months ago

      This will also be helpful for sexual assault victims.

        • MutilationWave@lemmy.world
          91·
          11 months ago

          I don’t really pay attention to usernames but I’m starting to notice yours. You usually have the worst take in the political and geopolitics threads I see. Now you’re here, on a decent discussion about sexual health and antibiotic resistance, advocating abstinence and making a frankly weird comment.

          I don’t know why I felt like now was the time but what’s your deal anyway?

        • jeffw@lemmy.worldOPM
          7·
          11 months ago

          Uh… ok? Sex is fun and not really sure what that weird second sentence means

          • chaogomu@kbin.social
            25·
            11 months ago

            The temptation to move from the stink to the pink… which is actually a bad idea without washing up first.