What Do You Want to See on The STD Project This Year? We want YOUR input!

Tell us what you'd like to see from The STD Project

A new year has arrived (the world didn’t end yet, much to the chagrin of some), which means, it’s a perfect time to make improvements, set goals, and brainstorm dreams into fruition! Therefore, we’re contemplating how we can best serve you, our readers, over the upcoming year.  Recharged and Excited for The New Year I [...]

What Is An STI – STD?

What is an STI - STD? A definition from The STD Project

Official Definition: What Is An STI?  Sexually transmitted infections (also known as STIs, or STDs for ‘sexually transmitted diseases,’ or VD for ‘venereal diseases’) are infections that are commonly/have a high probability of being spread from person to person through unprotected intimate contact. STIs can affect guys and girls of all ages and backgrounds who [...]

A Blessing In Disguise – Molluscum Contagiosum – STD Interviews

A Blessing In Disguise - An STD Interview

This was a random submission via The STD Project’s contact form – we just love getting these – we, meaning, me!! Thank you for sharing your story – sometimes the mere act of writing it down can be incredibly healing and it will most certainly serve your purpose of letting others know they are not [...]

STD vs STI – What’s the Difference?

STD vs STI - The Difference Between the Two

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 [...]

The STD Project is Underway!

The STD Project - STD Logo

As a post intended to welcome you to all things The STD Project, this will be short and sweet.   Welcome, friends; take a look around.   You may have seen this poster (in a slightly different format) in subways, bus stops, or on telephone poles – cool. * This was the very first post [...]