It’s STD Awareness Month! As such, we’re implementing The STI Project’s month-long myth busting series: So True, So False! Yeah, we think we’re as cool as E! Promoting awareness, education, and acceptance doesn’t always have to be super-serious. Today’s myth? Lube is part of safer sex, and why that’s so true. Really, though, these myths often […]
You’ll Know if You or Someone You Know Has an STD – So False
It’s STD Awareness Month! As such, we’re implementing The STI Project’s month-long myth busting series: So True, So False! Yeah, we think we’re as cool as E! Promoting awareness, education, and acceptance doesn’t always have to be super-serious. Really, though, these myths often perpetuate big problems, because they keep people from getting tested, talking to partners, […]
You Can Contract an STD from a Toilet Seat – So False
It’s STD Awareness Month! As such, we’re implementing The STI Project’s month-long myth busting series: So True, So False! Yeah, we think we’re as cool as E! Promoting awareness, education, and acceptance doesn’t always have to be super-serious. Really, though, these myths often perpetuate big problems, because they keep people from getting tested, talking to partners, […]
STD Awareness Month 2013 – Awareness Months
STD Awareness Months Awareness months are always so exciting for us here at The STI Project, because we’re fans of supporting one another’s work; so, STD Awareness Month, in particular, is like our Christmas – er, that statement just seems odd… How about, it’s like Forth of July for The STI Project? Oh, bother – […]
Why Talking About STDs is Healing – Happy Hump Day Podcasts
Hiya, folks! We’ve got an interesting podcast in store for you today – I think it’s bound to inspire, and it further outlines the foundation of The STI Project and why we talk about STDs all of the time – out loud! See what you think… What to Expect When You’re Expecting…a Podcast In an […]
Safer Sex: 5 Things You Should Know about Condoms
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 […]
Similarities & Differences Between HIV & Hepatitis C (HCV)
HIV and the hepatitis C virus (HCV) share many of the same characteristics, but there are also some very distinct differences in the way they are transmitted, how long each virus lives outside of the body, disease progression, and treatment. This post explores some of the similarities and differences between HIV and HCV. RNA Viruses […]
Have Your Views About STDs Changed Since Dating Someone with an STD?
This guest post was written by P. Nickle who loves someone who has an STD – The STI Project’s admin, Jenelle Marie. I would say, yes, my views have definitely changed about STDs and the people who have them. For the last 2 years, I have been in a relationship with a woman who has an […]
