Word: felman
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...dramatic rise now in the incidence of herpes? Sexual freedom is obviously implicated. "With herpes, every new case is added to the pool," says Dr. Yehudi Felman, a New York City VD specialist. "The increase is exponential after a while." Not only are more people indulging in sex, they are also more active?starting younger, marrying later, divorcing more often. The wider acceptance of oral sex has also played a role. Richard Hamilton, a San Francisco family physician and author of The Herpes Book, thinks science has wrought the herpes epidemic: penicillin allowed greater sexual contact with little risk...
...Though nothing is foolproof, it is best for the man to use a condom. A spermicide may also be helpful. In addition, sex partners should be known well enough to be trusted, and it should be borne in mind that oral sex is a contributing factor. VD Specialist Dr. Felman recommends getting a good look at the prospective sex partner with all the lights on. Says he: "If there are any sores or discharge, it's time to put your clothes back on and find another partner." That kind of clinical inspection leaves little room for mystery and candlelight...
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