This short story was submitted anonymously after the author participated in the STI Interviews. This is part 1 of a 3 part story. I have Molluscum Contagiosum, and have had it since spring of 2012. It’s not like I thought there was never a chance I could get an STD; I guess I just never […]
STD? What Now? Your Ultimate Reference Guide to Living with an STD
If you are living with an STI/STI/STD, most websites stop at the basic health information surrounding STDs like symptoms, expectations, treatments and testing. That information is useful, but at The STI Project, we go one step further into the grey area most people avoid, because it’s often incredibly subjective. Having lived with a sexually transmitted […]
How To Get an STD Test in the UK – STD Testing
This guest post was written anonymously after the author experienced both of the STD testing services outlined below. So, for whatever reason you realize it’s STD testing time (and let’s face it, there are loads of great reasons) and you are in the UK, what do you do? How To Get STD Testing in the […]
Is There an Age Limit for Sexual Health, Safer Sex, or STI Testing?
This guest post was written by Anthea Morris, Director of Better2Know (mention ‘STI Project’ and receive a 5% discount on all testing services). In Hollywood, the answer to that question used to very much be: yes, there is, and it’s about the time that no one will body double for you anymore, as body doubles are far […]
Safer Sex: Confessions of a Single Girl on the Prowl
This guest post was written by Ms. Blue of MetAnotherFrog.com. Now, before I get into the ins and outs of how yours truly, a sex-lovin’ singleton, approaches the issue of safer se, I think I need to give you all a bit of insight into what I learned about sex and STIs years before I ever […]
STI/STD Testing – An HIV Positive Result – A Healthcare Worker’s Story
This guest post was written by M. Juliana Golden of TransmitInfo.org. Just Another STI/STD Testing Day Work that day began just as it had every other day; little did I know, it would be one of the most impactful days of my career – giving my first HIV positive result. Fulfilling my duty as a medical assistant […]
Observations and Anecdotes from an STI/STD Testing Counselor
This guest post was written by Elissa White, an STI/STD testing counselor at getSTDtested.com. As an STI/STD testing counselor at getSTDtested.com, some might argue it’s a profession worthy of an episode of Discovery Channel’s ‘Dirty Jobs’. Being an STI/STD testing counselor is certainly not for the faint of heart, whether I’m serving as a shoulder to cry on or I’m […]
Living With An STI/STD – Reflecting On Stigma
I sat down this evening intending to write about the recent awards The STI Project has received, and I will, don’t worry, because they are super super cool and I have a really awesome discount to give all of my readers for their STI testing needs as a result!!! So, I promise, I’ll get to […]
