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Giardia is a parasite that cases the diarrheal disease giardiasis. It is very contagious and typically contracted from swallowing Giardia germs, but can be easily picked up via touching contaminated surfaces. It can therefore be contracted sexually from sucking someone who has fucked someone with Giardia, or from ass-to-ass transmissions from fisting, fingering and fucking. It would also be possible to be spread from sharing contaminated lube. It is good fisting hygiene to use gloves and to not share lube. | Giardia is a parasite that cases the diarrheal disease giardiasis. It is very contagious and typically contracted from swallowing Giardia germs, but can be easily picked up via touching contaminated surfaces. It can therefore be contracted sexually from sucking someone who has fucked someone with Giardia, or from ass-to-ass transmissions from fisting, fingering and fucking. It would also be possible to be spread from sharing contaminated lube. It is good fisting hygiene to use gloves and to not share lube. | ||
It has a rapid onset and will result in chronic | It has a rapid onset and will result in chronic diarrhea, stomach cramps, bloating and nausea within 12 to 24 hours of infection. Because of the risk of infecting others, and in terms of trying to track and manage the spread, if you have chronic diarrhea for more than 48 hours you should contact your doctor or sexual health clinic and ask for a test. Note that the symptoms are very similar to shigella. | ||
Because of the chronic | Because of the chronic diarrhea it is important that you keep hydrated, drink plenty of water and use a rehydration powder like Dioralyte to replace lost salts and electrolytes. Because of stomach cramps, bloating and nausea you may find it difficult to eat, in which case eating soup or protein or meal replacement shakes may help as a temporary measure. | ||
Because it is so easily spread, be very on top of your personal hygiene and clean the toilet after use and wash hands thoroughly, keep sinks and handwashing materials clean and use separate towels and wash them frequently. | Because it is so easily spread, be very on top of your personal hygiene and clean the toilet after use and wash hands thoroughly, keep sinks and handwashing materials clean and use separate towels and wash them frequently. | ||
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== Risks == | == Risks == | ||
Chronic | Chronic diarrhea can result in dehydration, which if severe can result in hospitalization. Stay hydrated and use a rehydration powder to replace lost salts and electrolytes. | ||
You may be unable to sleep through the night and carry out normal day to day activities with chronic | You may be unable to sleep through the night and carry out normal day to day activities with chronic diarrhea. | ||
Giardia is very easily spread through sexual contact, contaminated surfaces and inadequate hygiene. Hygiene is of the upmost importance, especially if living and sharing bathrooms with others. | Giardia is very easily spread through sexual contact, contaminated surfaces and inadequate hygiene. Hygiene is of the upmost importance, especially if living and sharing bathrooms with others. | ||