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 […]
Herpes Blood Tests – Why I Haven’t Been Type-Specific Tested Yet
Recently, I had a written exchange with a reader about blood testing for HSV1/HSV2. In my interview, I previously mentioned not having taken a blood test to determine which strain of HSV I’m living with*. Diagnosed 14 years ago at the family doctor’s office, with a very obvious genital outbreak, a blood test was neither […]
What’s the Big Deal with STDs Anyway? Happy Hump Day Podcasts
Happy Hump Day, readers!!! It seems this Wednesday came up rather quickly. Nevertheless, today’s topic should make for some interesting conversation! Edit: The STI Project had a bit of a technological meltdown Wednesday – hence, our publish date actually landing on a Friday (not hump day, but a jolly day of the week anyhow). Right […]
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 […]
Why I Talk About Having an STD – Happy Hump Day Podcasts
It’s Wednesday! You know what that means?!?!? It’s time for The STI Project’s first ever Happy Hump Day Podcast! *the crowd goes wild* Starting today, I’ll be posting a new podcast every ‘Hump Day’ = Wednesday from now until the end of time… *dun, dun, dun* What to Expect When You’re Expecting…a Podcast These podcasts […]
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 […]
My response to ‘I’ve never had any STDs.’
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 […]
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 […]
