From the author, posted anonymously with her permission: First of all, I’m really glad this site exists and conversations like “can people with STDs have casual sex?” are being talked about. I don’t think there are enough resources for what to do once you have an STD, and how to live a normal and happy […]
Herpes Diagnosis – Just Diagnosed with Herpes? It’s Ok – STD Podcast
Anonymous asks about a herpes diagnosis: “Jenelle, how does someone accept having an incurable infection like this? It has been about a month since I have known, and I have been nothing but depressed. I have barely been able to get out of bed most days, and I have quiet often thought about suicide. I […]
HSV1 Genitally – I Have Only Had Protected Sex – STI Interviews
Contracting HSV1 genitally is becoming more and more common. In fact, it’s so prevalent in the UK that it is now the number one cause of genital herpes, over HSV2. Despite how frequently people are contracting HSV1 genitally, there is still a lot of misunderstanding about the two types of herpes simplex virus. For instance, […]
Genital HSV1 – People Are Really Misinformed – STD Stories
This essay was submitted anonymously after the author visited some of our STI Interviews. She chose to write a short story, as opposed to answering the more traditional STD interview questions. Genital HSV1 and a Torn ACL I’m 20 years old, and I’m currently a sophomore in college working towards a degree in athletic training. […]
Syphilis & Other STDs – My Family Thinks They’ll Be Infected – STI Interviews
Sometimes the hardest part about contracting syphilis or any other STD is not the symptoms or the medication but the ignorance that surrounds these types of infections. Unfortunately for those of us who get diagnosed with an STI, our education system is inconsistent and usually more problematic than it is helpful. This leads friends and […]
Genital Herpes & Chlamydia – I Have a Fear of Transmitting It – STI Interviews
It’s completely normal, after contracting genital herpes, chlamydia, or any other STD to be worried about transmitting it to others. That means you are not a heartless human being. Yey, you. In fact, your concern for others while still in the midst of grappling with a potentially traumatic diagnosis further emphasizes that you are a […]
Safer Sex for Lesbians and Girls Who Have Sex with Girls
When you think about girl sex, the first thing that comes to mind is not usually your potential for risk or needing to practice safer sex. In some ways, that makes sense: unplanned pregnancies are not a concern when you’re a girl who’s enjoying sex with another girl, so traditional contraception geared toward planned conception […]
First HPV, Then Herpes – Just Another Skin Condition – STD Stories
This essay was submitted anonymously after the author visited some of our STI Interviews. She chose to write a short story, as opposed to answering the more traditional STD interview questions. First off, I just want to thank you. It’s such an amazing and uplifting experience to read about someone who is doing so much […]