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 (safer sex) – not to mention good sex – goes hand in hand with good communication and trust. That’s why we are so on board with The STI Project’s vision to ‘achieve modern-day STD […]
Revelations, STDs, & Stigma: An Outsider’s Perspective – Happy Hump Day Podcasts
I’m getting this one online by the hair on my chinny chin chin tonight! (It’s almost midnight EST.) I’ve been so wrapped up in trying to get the book published, I’m barely able to keep up with podcasts, and posting, and comments, and puff! my ‘house’ feels like it’s blowing down. I promise, my posting […]
World AIDS Day 2013 and Beyond – What YOU Can Do Now
World AIDS Day is December 1st This year, The STI Project had the privilege of participating in multiple events to both commemorate those who lost their lives to AIDS as well as celebrate the leaps and bounds achieved in the fight to end HIV/AIDS. While I was delighted to take part in those events, I was […]
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 […]
Don’t Want to Contract or Transmit an STD? Trendy Safer Sex
This post is co-authored by the CloverUp Club and The STI Project’s administrator. The STI Project was recently contacted by one of the young entrepreneurs from the CloverUp Club. They wondered if I’d be interested in sharing their products with my readers and/or writing about my experience trying out their condom service. After a wonderful […]
STD Prevention – Your Ultimate Reference Guide to Safer Sex
Whether you’re living with an STI/STD or you are unsure if you have an one, safer sex and preventative education is paramount to reducing your risk of contracting an STD or transmitting one to someone else. As a compilation post, this page will get updated with new links as posts are written and as they […]
What Is Safer Sex – A Comprehensive Approach
Safe Sex vs. Safer Sex Sometimes ‘safe sex’ and ‘safer sex’ are used interchangeably, however, safer sex is a more accurate term and is preferred by sexual health experts. The updated term is used instead of safe sex because any kind of sexual activity with a partner is never guaranteed to be 100 percent safe. […]
STDs and Shaving, Waxing or Vajazzling
Lightning Bolts? Hearts? Bald? Whatever your preference, there’s certainly no doubt of the huge industry centered around what you do and don’t do with your pubic hair. Bikinis are getting smaller, porno is chock full of shaved genitals, celebrities are talking about their newly vajazzled lady-bits, and as a result, everyone wants to hop on […]