The STI Project’s been up and running for a little over 7 months now. In that time, I’ve told more people I have an STD than probably anyone with an STD does in their entire lifetime. People don’t share that information for a number of reasons, including the immense stigma attached to anyone who has […]
How Do You Get An STI – STD?
Because STIs/STDs (sexually transmitted infections or diseases) are infections that are commonly/have a high probability of being spread from person to person through unprotected intimate contact, this also means there is a chance an STI could be contracted through non-intimate contact as well. As a result, it’s important to clarify the many ways one can […]
Safer Sex Guide – How to Reduce Your Risk of STIs
If you’re like me, you’d like to avoid additional STIs. If you’re not like me (I already have genital herpes, have had scabies and vaginitis – read about my story), you’d like to avoid STIs all together! If you’re not like either of those examples, maybe you’d like to prevent transmission of an infection or […]
Sexual Activities That Put You At Risk for STIs/STDs
Think you may have contracted or transmitted a sexually transmitted infection or disease? Worried about the weekend you just had and what you did over the course of too many beverages or while finally getting some alone time with a new hottie? Here are the things you could be at risk of contracting or transmitting […]
STI/STD List for People with Vulvas/Vaginas – Common STDs in Women*
Below you’ll find an STI/STD list of STIs/STDs commonly found in women* and those less common in women based on percentage of cases each year, type of infection, and location of infection, as well as how the infection is transmitted. You can also see the full STI/STD List in alphabetical order with links to detailed symptoms, […]
STI/STD List for People with Penises – Common STDs in Men*
Below you’ll find an STI/STD list of STIs/STDs commonly found in men* and those less common in men based on percentage of cases each year, type of infection and location of infection, as well as how the infection is transmitted. You can also see the full STI/STD List in alphabetical order with links to detailed symptoms, test, […]
STD vs STI – What’s the Difference?
Po-TAY-to, Po-TAH-to? EE-ther, EYE-ther? Wondering what the difference is between STIs (sexually transmitted infections) and STDs (sexually transmitted diseases)? The STI Project is here to give you the low-down! STI and STD are often used interchangeably. More recently, the term STI has risen in popularity over STD in public health sectors. The reason for that […]