A new year has arrived (the world didn’t end yet, much to the chagrin of some), which means, it’s a perfect time to make improvements, set goals, and brainstorm dreams into fruition! Therefore, we’re contemplating how we can best serve you, our readers, over the upcoming year. Recharged and Excited for The New Year I […]
My Thoughts About Finding Out My Significant Other Has an STD
This 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 shocker. I’m not about to try and sugar coat […]
The STI Project Has Been Nominated: Best Health Blog of 2012
The STI Project: One of the Best Health Blogs of 2012 Hi, readers! Thanks to you, The STI Project has been nominated by the editors over at Healthline as one of the Best Health Blogs of 2012. In order to make the cut, we need your vote!!! Some of you may remember their awarding us […]
Responses to Your STD Have Nothing to Do with You – Stigma
Turning a New Page Tonight was my last official night as a pizza pie maker and cook. In walking home (which, happened to be just a block away), I thought about my departure and short tenure as a cook for the local pizza shop – next month, I begin teaching at the community college. I […]
Revelations, STDs, & Stigma: An Outsider’s Perspective – Happy Hump Day Podcasts
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 You Need to Know About HIV Testing
About HIV What is HIV and how is it spread? HIV (human immunodeficiency virus) is a long-term infection that damages the body’s immune system or it’s ability to fight off diseases. It spreads through blood, semen, vaginal fluids, and breast milk. You can get or give the infection by: Having vaginal, anal, or oral sex […]
World AIDS Day 2013 and Beyond – What YOU Can Do Now
World AIDS Day is December 1st This year, The STI Project had the privilege of participating in multiple events to both commemorate those who lost their lives to AIDS as well as celebrate the leaps and bounds achieved in the fight to end HIV/AIDS. While I was delighted to take part in those events, I was […]
