Anyone remember the early days of AIDS? Maybe I am older than the average participants in the Hobby today. At first, back in the mid-1980s, it seemed much worse than Bubonic Plague; no one knew how you got it and anyone who got it died. There was wide spread fear.
Todaay, it is considered just another Hobby risk STD.
The same will happen with this pandemic. We already know how to treat it effectively and we know who the high risk people are. Eventually there will be a protective vaccine that is at least as effective as a flue shot (I get one every year) and the Hobby will smooth out.
Now I am in a high risk population for age and underlying health reasons, so I am waiting it out at home with porn and Miss Palmer. . . . for now.
Originally Posted by ICU 812
This is exactly right. When science says, "We're not sure" about a disease, fear grips us. It did in the 80's. Travel to San Francisco took a notable dive during that time largely due to bad press that it was a 'gay disease.'
Personally, I've not stopped in person visitations, probably because the risk to me of blue balls is greater than the risk of the virus. I do appreciate the providers who are being so very cautious. I've met some very wise, prudent women during this.
Good post.