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COL670: WGO: October 2022

In this episode of Cubs Out Loud, it’s our What’s Going On for the month of October. With spooky season completed and the holidays approaching, catch up with the guys as they speak on their shenanigans. From work time to downtime, listen as the cubs share their work woes, travel fun and health blows.

What’s Going On?

  • Jeff: “To Boldly Go” & New Project Blues
  • Damon: Birthday Week Shenanigans
  • Gary: The Health Rollercoaster

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  • COL667v: LTA… BROS (film) – Oan R.: Hey. Just watched this review. I would say that I agree with everything that was said, however there is one point that is kind of glossed over. While yes, I agree with Gary that the main character is a pit of an arse at times, I don’t believe he does it to be mean, he’s just very passionate and opinionated. While he does have a very abrasive personality, there was one person who was attracted to him and accepted him for who he was, or at least seemed like he did up until the holiday dinner with the family. Yes I found the scene cringey, but maybe not for the reasons Gary did, as I feel the point of the scene was the boyfriend was not entirely at ease with this person who he supposedly was attracted to when introducing him to family and friends, and told him to tone himself down. This in effect resulted in the dinner scene going the way it did. I would say this is an important point made, as acceptance of who people are is a major theme in LGBTQ+ culture, and if you can’t really get that from people who are attracted to you, who will you get it from?

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  • Welcome our newest Buddy level Patron, Oan R. who joined us 10/2/22!
  • BIG BEAR CUB HUGS to our Patrons: 
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    • plus our Buddies: Lloyd G., Michael V., and Oan R.!

Recent Shows

  • COL665: WGO: September 2022
  • COL666: ATNS: Tumblr’s Second Chance?
  • COL667: LTA: BROS [film]
  • COL668: LTAF: Online Trends & ‘Hacks’
  • COL669: LoR: Relationship Anarchy

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COL666: ATNS: Tumblr’s Second Chance?

In this episode of Cubs Out Loud, it’s another All T No Shade episode. For this one, the guys discuss the “rebirth” of Tumblr. After recent announcements made by the site indicate a possibility of mature, adult content (RE: porn), the cubs ponder the renaissance of the site after the exodus of 2018. Will Tumblr return from the dead as a source of spank bank material or is it still just a dead man walking?

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ATNS: Tumblr’s Second Chance?

Word online is that Tumblr changed their permissions/T&C to allow adult content. Does this mean there’s a second chance for XXX Tumblr to return? Will people leave Twitter? Let’s chew on that.

 

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COL665: WGO: September 2022

In this episode of Cubs Out Loud, it’s our What’s Going On for the month of September. For this month, the guys come together after a month of separation. We hit the trifecta of all the cubs having COVID while also discussing work changes and vacations. From being sick and tired to being bound and gagged, the guys catch you up on their time apart.

What’s Going On?

  • Jeff: The VID, The Fiber, The Phone
  • Damon: Columbus and Orlando/Bound & Gagged
  • Gary: Vacation and She Got Me Gal

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  • Comment on “COL663: WGO: August 2022”: Howard Naong: Wait, so Jennifer Walters and She-Hulk are the same person? I never would’ve guessed…(joking)

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  • Welcome our newest Cubster level Patron, Michael K. who joined us 9/1/22!
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    • Ubehrs: Dave T., Li, Michael Q, and Tim S.
    • plus our Buddies: Lloyd G., and Michael V.

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  • COL663: WGO: August 2022
  • COL664: LTAF: 2022 New Fair Foods
  • COLFB265: OTR: TidalWave/Gay Days in FL – Part 1
  • COLFB266: OTR: TidalWave/Gay Days in FL – Part 2

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COL662: Jeff’s Decade of Delirious Birthdays

In this episode of Cubs Out Loud, it’s Jeff’s Birthday (well almost). As the cubs gather to celebrate Jeff reaching the ultimate question of life, the universe and everything, listen in as they share the fun with Lloyd, Grey and Oan! From bingo to trivia to some naughty this or that, the guys have some hilarious shenanigans to commemorate Jeff’s next turn around the sun.

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COL655: Health Alert: Beyond STIs

In this episode of Cubs Out Loud, it’s a sort-of Hostful News Update. For this update, Gary brings the guys up to date on recent alerts that may have a major impact on the LGBTQ+ community. While not traditional STIs, two recent disease outbreaks are affecting men who have sex with men. Listen in as the guys share some knowledge to keep you all informed, safe and protected.

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Health Alert: Beyond STIs

Sexually active people can become infected with more than just the commonly known diseases of Chlamydia, Gonorrhea, Syphilis, Hepatitis B, and Hepatitis C. In 2022, two other diseases are having reported outbreaks of cases among the category known as ‘Men who have Sex with Men’, aka MSM. Today we’ll bring awareness to these two new disease outbreaks.

Meningococcal Disease Outbreak in FL

    • CDC page
    • What MSM Need to Know PDF
    • Serogroups
      • What are they? A group of bacteria containing a common antigen
      • How many exist?
        • At least 13 serogroups for Meningococci have been described: A, B, C, D, E, H, I, K, L, W-135, X, Y, and Z
        • Serogroups B and C have caused most cases of meningococcal meningitis in the United States since the end of World War II; before that, group A was more prevalent. 
        • More than 99% of meningococcal infections are caused by serogroups A, B, C, 29E, or W-135.
  • In response to the serogroup C outbreak in Florida, CDC is encouraging gay, bisexual, and other men who have sex with men (with or without HIV) to:
    • Get a MenACWY vaccine if they live in Florida
    • Talk with their healthcare provider about getting a MenACWY vaccine if they are traveling to Florida
  • CDC routinely recommends MenB vaccine for people 10 years or older who are at increased risk for meningococcal disease during an outbreak involving serogroup B. CDC also recommends a booster shot for those at increased risk due to an outbreak who received the vaccine more than 1 year ago.

Monkeypox Disease Global Outbreak

  • History/Naming: 
    • First discovered in 1958, two outbreaks of a pox-like disease occurred in colonies of monkeys kept for research
    • Source of the disease remains unknown; African rodents and non-human primates may harbor the virus and infect people
    • First human case of monkeypox was recorded in 1970
    • Prior to 2022, nearly all monkeypox cases in people outside of Africa were linked to international travel or through imported animals
  • The 2022 Outbreak
    • World Health Organization info: Most reported cases so far have been identified through sexual health or other health services in primary or secondary health-care facilities and have involved mainly, but not exclusively, men who have sex with men.
    • Actual number of cases is likely to be underestimated, in part due to the lack of early clinical recognition of an infection previously known in only a handful of countries, and limited enhanced surveillance mechanisms in many countries for a disease previously ‘unknown’ to most health systems.
    • CDC Global Case Map – updated frequently
      • As of July 8 ‘22, reported 8,238 cases
        • UK: 1,552
        • Germany: 1,490
        • Spain: 1,256
        • US: 790
    • CDC US Case Map – updated frequently
      • As of July 8 ‘22
        • New York: 153
        • California: 136
        • Illinois: 91
        • Florida: 72
        • District of Columbia: 64
  • CDC Monkeypox FAQs
  • Spread:
    • Respiratory secretions during prolonged, face-to-face contact, or during intimate physical contact. 
    • Pregnant people can spread the virus to their fetus through the placenta.
    • Touching items (such as clothing or linens) that previously touched the infectious rash or body fluids.
    • Not considered a sexually transmitted infection. Monkeypox can be spread during intimate physical contact between people. This contact can happen when you have sex, including:
  • Oral and insertive sex, plus touching the genitals or anus of a person with monkeypox
  • Hugging, massage, kissing or talking closely with a person infected with monkeypox
  • Touching fabrics, shared surfaces, and objects, such as bedding, towels and sex toys, that were used by a person with monkeypox
  • Anyone can get monkeypox if they have close contact with someone who has the virus.
  • Sex is not required for infection, but is a delivery mechanism.
  • Signs / Symptoms:
    • Typically presents clinically with fever, rash and swollen lymph nodes and may lead to a range of medical complications
    • Underlying immune deficiencies may lead to worse outcomes.
    • Usually a self-limited disease with the symptoms lasting from 2 to 4 weeks
    • Incubation period (interval from infection to onset of symptoms) of monkeypox is usually from 6 to 13 days but can range from 5 to 21 days
    • Invasion period (lasts between 0–5 days) characterized by:
      • Fever, intense headache, swelling of the lymph nodes
      • Back pain, muscle aches, and an intense lack of energy 
    • Skin eruption period usually begins within 1–3 days of the appearance of fever. 
      • Rash tends to be more concentrated on the face and extremities rather than on the trunk. 
      • Affects the face (in 95% of cases), and palms of the hands and soles of the feet (in 75% of cases). 
      • Also affected: oral mucous membranes (in 70% of cases), genitalia (30%), and front of the eye and lines the inside of the eyelids (20%), as well as the cornea. 
      • Rash evolves sequentially from lesions with a flat base to papules (slightly raised firm lesions), vesicles (lesions filled with clear fluid), pustules (lesions filled with yellowish fluid), and crusts which dry up and fall off. 
      • Number of lesions varies from a few to several thousand. 
      • In severe cases, lesions can coalesce until large sections of skin slough off.
  • Treatment / Vaccination:
    • There are no treatments specifically for monkeypox virus infections.
    • Although vaccination against smallpox was protective in the past, today persons younger than 40 to 50 years of age (depending on the country) may be more susceptible to monkeypox due to cessation of smallpox vaccination campaigns globally after eradication of the disease.
    • CDC does not recommend widespread vaccination against monkeypox at this time.
    • U.S. government has two stockpiled vaccines—JYNNEOS and ACAM2000—that can prevent monkeypox in people who have been exposed to the virus.
    • Watch for changes on this as vaccine availability changes. There is a presumption that at-risk populations, such as MSM, are encouraged to get prophylactic vaccination.

Takeaways:

  • Knowledge and awareness are the prevention tools of fear. While these diseases can be life changing and could lead to death if not treated, we have the tools to limit infections and community spread.
  • If you are unsure about any symptoms you are experiencing, talk with a healthcare professional, preferably one that is familiar with these diseases. This could be staff at a Federally Qualified Health Center [FQHC], your personal physician, or a reputable LGBTQIA health practitioner.
  • Meningococcal Disease
    • Talk with your healthcare provider about getting a MenACWY vaccine, especially if travel to Florida may be in your plans.
    • Provide them with information/links and be your own health care advocate.
  • Monkeypox Disease
  • Prevention is key in public health to limit the spread of infections.
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