All About STDs From Someone With An STD
We've noticed a lot of people asking and answering the same question lately: Is mono an STD? So, we thought we'd do some research to help better answer that question for you. The short answer is: it doesn't matter. (Explanation at bottom) The longer answer, which we'll substantiate, of course, is, yes, generally, mono is an STD. Although some people have written otherwise and have chosen to … Read More
This guest blog post was written by Dr. Lisa Oldson, Medical Director for SexualHealth.com (beginning after the STD Awareness Month intro). It's STD Awareness Month! Today's myth: 'Once you have an STD, you can't get it again' and why that's so false! We're implementing The STD Project's month-long myth busting series: So True, So False! Yeah, we think we're as cool as E! Promoting … Read More
If you think you may have contracted a sexually transmitted disease or infection, this guide will help you walk through the steps of learning about what you might have been exposed to, researching symptoms, looking at pictures, and getting tested to be sure. This is a compilation post, so we'll be updating it as new posts are written that relate to what you should look into if you think you've … Read More
Po-TAY-to, Po-TAH-to? EE-ther, EYE-ther? Wondering what the difference is between STDs (sexually transmitted diseases) and STIs (sexually transmitted infections)? The STD Project is here to give you the low-down! Phew! Thank goodness, cause this stuff is confusing! STI and STD are sometimes used interchangeably. More recently, the term STI has been used rather than STD (especially in the … Read More
Hiya, folks! We've got an interesting podcast in store for you today - I think it's bound to inspire, and it further outlines the foundation of The STD Project and why we talk about STDs all of the time - out loud! See what you think... What to Expect When You're Expecting...a Podcast In an effort to cater to short attention spans (mainly, my own), we keep these podcasts between 10 and 15 … Read More
Think you may have contracted or transmitted a sexually transmitted disease or infection? Worried about the 'awesome' weekend you just had and what you did over the course of too many beverages or while finally getting some alone time with the hottie you met in aisle 5 at the grocery store? Here are the things you could be at risk of contracting or transmitting depending on the activities you … Read More
So, you have an STD. You might even being learning to live with yourself by now (you certainly should be, but I know this takes oodles and oodles of time) and you might have finally resolved to regard the experience as a phenomenal learning opportunity - one you wish you wouldn't have had to learn first hand, sure, but a learning opportunity nonetheless. Consequently, you've started to date! … Read More
This guest post was written by Liz Sabatiuk, Social Media Manager for Bedsider. We think it’s safe to say that good sexual decision-making – not to mention good sex – goes hand in hand with good communication and trust. That’s why we are so on board with The STD Project’s vision to ‘achieve modern-day STD prevention by eradicating the stigma surrounding STDs.’ At Bedsider, our … Read More
If you are living with an STD, most websites stop at the basic health information surrounding STDs like symptoms, expectations, treatments and testing. At The STD Project, we go one step further into the grey area most people avoid, because it's often incredibly subjective. Having lived with an STD for 14 years and encountered others along the way, the administrator shares her experiences … Read More
Hepatitis Awareness Month Hepatitis itself is not caused by sexual activity; the word 'hepatitis' means inflammation of the liver. However, hepatitis is often the result of one of several viruses, which is why it is commonly called viral hepatitis, and those viruses can be sexually transmitted. In the United States, the most common types of viral hepatitis are hepatitis A, hepatitis B, … Read More
Adultry, Sodomy, Promiscuity - go for it - as long as you don't catch an STD. The rules surrounding sex and all things 'coupling' have become so brazenly ambiguous these days - that is, until you catch an STD. At which point, you are a sinner, dirty, damaged-goods and you will, hence forth, pay for your bad behavior - or, as I like to call it, you will be scarlet-lettered forever. Simple cause … Read More
Want to help eradicate STD stigma? Want to change the way people view you, your loved ones, and all the people who contract STDs and are living with an STD? Share your story with The STD Project! Here's an easy to use STD Interview Template! Simply fill in your answers below and send them to me via the contact form. Your responses can be as anonymous as you'd like. What you choose to share is … Read More
This guest post was written by P. Nickle who loves someone who has an STD - The STD Project's admin, Jenelle Marie. Gentlemen, I’m going to give it to you straight, finding out your potential girlfriend or significant other has an STD is kind of a shocker. I’m not about to try and sugar coat or simplify the decisions you are going to have to make about continuing the relationship. There are … Read More
This interview came in as an anonymous submission via the contact form, and from there the author and I exchanged a few emails. She said, 'Writing about my situation really makes me feel a lot better.' Consequently, she'll be posting a follow-up to this interview (which I'll link through to once she does) in short story format to expand upon the parts of her story the interview leaves out. Later, … Read More
