Skin On Skin

Recently I had an epiphany. It was like I’m having role confusion all over again. Naah, it was not the top or bottom or versa thingie. But this time, I was thinking of my purpose here on blogosphere.

As a nurse, I have written less than five medical-related posts here and much too many entries relaying my emotional conundrums. Yeah I’m a nurse, and might not be a best example of one, but this post, YES, this post will eventually change the way people view “The Unbearable Lightness” and will ultimately revolutionize the way you view the world.

Just kidding.



This is my take on BRINGING RELEVANT MEDICAL INFORMATION to all of you, my dear readers. Take note that this entry is not based on fictional stories, gossips and rumours! These posts are genuine as evidenced by research studies, publications and meta-analyses published in medical journals, etc.

My first post is about SOMETHING OF GLOBAL SIGNIFICANCE. It is about sex and whatnots. Read on…

Warning: The following article contains adult images and themes not suitable for younger children. Continue if you feel secure with this knowledge... blah blah. What the ... just read on.

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Accidental condom inhalation.
Arya CL, Gupta R, Arora VK.
Jaswant Rai Speciality Hospital, Meerut, India.

A 27-year-old lady presented with persistent cough, sputum and fever for the preceding six months. Inspite of trials with antibiotics and anti-tuberculosis treatment for the preceeding four months, her symptoms did not improve. A subsequent chest radiograph showed non-homogeneous collapse-consolidation of right upper lobe.

Videobronchoscopy revealed an inverted bag like structure in right upper lobe bronchus and rigid bronchoscopic removal with biopsy forceps confirmed the presence of a condom. Detailed retrospective history also confirmed accidental inhalation of the condom during fellatio.


Condoms, anyone?

Research Article on PubMed Here: Click Click Click!

Safety and Acceptability of the "Reality Condom" for Anal Sex Among Men Who Have Sex With Men.
Renzi C, Tabet SR, Stucky JA, Eaton N, Coletti AS, Surawicz CM, Agoff SN, Heagerty PJ, Gross M, Celum CL.
Department of Medicine, University of Washington, Seattle 98104, USA.

Wait wait!!! WTF is a "Reality Condom?" Reality condom, similar to a female condom, is a polyurethane sheathe, almost like a latex condom, but is a loose one. It is to be inserted in the rectal vault prior to anal intercourse. Research article below.


This study aimed to assess safety and acceptability of Reality condoms for anal sex among men who have sex with men. A crossover study among HIV-seroconcordant (33 HIV-negative and 5 HIV-positive) monogamous male couples, randomized to latex male and Reality condom use with anal sex was done.

RESULTS: Slippage with removal was reported more frequently with Reality than male latex condoms. Receptive partners more frequently reported pain or discomfort (OR, 5.0; 95% CI, 2.6-9.4) and rectal bleeding (OR, 1.9; 95% CI, 0.9-4.1) with Reality condoms than male condoms. Over 20% reported willingness to use the Reality condom in the future with a partner of unknown HIV status; willingness was associated with past problems with male condoms and no problems with Reality condoms among receptive partners, and with past use of Reality condoms and HIV seropositivity among insertive partners.

CONCLUSIONS: Men reported more frequent problems with Reality condoms than male latex condoms used for anal intercourse, particularly slippage, discomfort, and rectal bleeding. Design modifications, training, and research on the clinical significance of safety outcomes are needed for use of Reality condoms with anal sex.


Reality condoms, anyone?

Research Article on PubMed Here: Click Click Click!

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More more medical investigations in the next post, including but not limited to missing royalties, including the infamous Prince Albert, tubes going everywhere, tumors exploding, and the perils of lovemaking. Be afraid. Be very afraid. Just kidding. Hehehe