Last reviewed on October 11, 2019 by Saurabh Sethi, MD, MPHAt The STI Project, we make a point to personally try all of the services or products we recommend on our site. Our policy is that if we do not believe in the efficacy of the product or service, we don’t suggest it to our […]
Dear Sexologist – Can You Get an STD from a Toilet or Shower?
Last reviewed on October 11, 2019 by Valinda Riggins Nwadike, MD, MPHThis guest post was written by one of our contributors, Dr. Megan Stubbs, an energetic multi-media savvy Sexologist. Reader Submitted Question Dear Sexologist, I’m a college student, and I live in a dorm with a community bathroom facility. I heard that one of the girls […]
Should I Tell Past Partners I Have a Sexually Transmitted Infection?
Last reviewed on October 11, 2019 by Valinda Riggins Nwadike, MD, MPHReader Submitted Question: I am in my 20’s, and I contracted HSV1 when I was a teenager. I had sexual contact with one male and had safe sex with another male, and both did not know I carried the virus then. I have struggled for the last […]
What is my risk of spreading herpes? Herpes Transmission Risk
Last reviewed on October 11, 2019 by Valinda Riggins Nwadike, MD, MPHOne of the most common questions we receive is about herpes transmission and the risk of spreading the virus to a new partner. HSV1 & HSV2 is transmitted via skin-to-skin contact – not bodily fluids, blood, surfaces, towels, bedding, toilets, or otherwise, just skin-to-skin […]
Should You Get STD Testing Done? How to Know if You Should Get Tested
Last reviewed on October 11, 2019 by Valinda Riggins Nwadike, MD, MPHIf I wanted to be glib, I’d tell you, since you’re reading this post, you should be tested for STDs… Although, I’m guessing that wouldn’t go over well, and, quite frankly, I can’t blame you. Years ago, it wouldn’t have and certainly didn’t impact […]
My Thoughts About Finding Out My Significant Other Has an STD
Last reviewed on October 11, 2019 by Shuvani Sanyal, MDThis guest post was written by P. Nickle who loves someone who has an STD – The STI Project’s admin, Jenelle Marie. Gentlemen, I’m going to give it to you straight, finding out your potential girlfriend or significant other has an STD is kind of a […]
How to Tell Someone You Have An STD
Last reviewed on October 1, 2019 by Nancy Carteron, MD, FACRSo, you have an STD. You might even being learning to live with yourself by now (you certainly should be, but I know this takes time) and you might have finally resolved to regard the experience as a phenomenal learning opportunity – one you wish […]
Sexual Activities That Put You At Risk for STDs
Last reviewed on September 24, 2019 by Debra Rose Wilson, PhD, MSN, RN, IBCLC, AHN-BC, CHTThink you may have contracted or transmitted a sexually transmitted disease or infection? Worried about the ‘awesome’ weekend you just had and what you did over the course of too many beverages or while finally getting some alone time with […]
