This short story was submitted anonymously after the author participated in the STI Interviews. This is part 3 of a 3 part story. My life continued as normally as I could hope for. I went out with friends as much as my mood would allow, and didn’t let on to anyone including my friends, family, and […]
Molluscum Contagiosum: A Short Story in 3 Parts – Part 2
This short story was submitted anonymously after the author participated in the STI Interviews. This is part 2 of a 3 part story. During the summer my parents took my kids camping for a couple of weeks. They got eaten alive by mosquitoes and scratched themselves raw. There were so many bug bites when they got […]
Can People with an STD Have Casual Sex? Happy Hump Day Podcasts
What to Expect When You’re Expecting…an STD Podcast These podcasts are short and sweet – today’s podcast runs about 12 minutes and answer’s a common question we get here on the website. Most podcasts will answer one, sometimes two questions. Should you have a suggestion for an upcoming podcast topic, feel free to share! We […]
Molluscum Contagiosum: A Short Story in 3 Parts – Part 1
This short story was submitted anonymously after the author participated in the STI Interviews. This is part 1 of a 3 part story. I have Molluscum Contagiosum, and have had it since spring of 2012. It’s not like I thought there was never a chance I could get an STD; I guess I just never […]
Genital Herpes – HSV1 – STI Interviews
From New York to Brazil, Washington to Australia, living with an STI/STD poses similar challenges across the globe. This interviewee sent in her answers with an enthusiastic offer to help The STI Project and it’s mission to eradicate stigma after experiencing STD stigma in the medical sector. As such, one could easily get discouraged. Instead, […]
The STI Project Does an Interview with Michigan State University
For The STI Project’s first ever college appearance, Michigan State University (Go Green!) asked us to drop by and answer a few questions for the listeners of their radio station: Impact 89FM! Impact 89FM is a student-run radio station broadcasting from the campus of Michigan State University in East Lansing, MI. During the day, the […]
Living with Genital Herpes – STI Interviews
Our most recent STI Interview is a submission which addresses living with genital herpes. It’s not easy to share one’s story – and it’s especially difficult to do it openly or with your photo attached. This interviewee wanted to take a stand with us, and she thought ‘coming out’ would be the best way for […]
STIs in Older People?!?! (Grandma and Grandpa get the clap, too!)
Doctors are seeing more STIs in older people! Are you a baby boomer? Are you a person over the age of 50 re-entering the dating game after a loss of a spouse or significant other? If so, consider thinking twice before enjoying casual sex without protection. This public service announcement (broadcast in Florida) is an […]