STD Symptoms – LGV Symptoms of LGV can begin a few days to several months after coming in contact with the bacteria. The time from infection to the development of a blister or other symptoms is usually between 3 to 30 days but may not be noticeable for up to several months. Typically, the blister […]
Intestinal Parasites Symptoms – STD Symptoms & Signs
Often there are no intestinal parasites STD symptoms. Parasites can live within the intestines for years without causing any symptoms. When STD symptoms occur, they may include the following: Abdominal pain Allergies Anemia Bloating Chronic fatigue Constipation Diarrhea Feeling tired Gas or bloating – aggravated by the consumption of hard to digest foods such as […]
Celebrities with STIs/STDs – An Open Letter
The Back-Story Every so often, people find The STI Project by way of Googling “celebrities with STDs.” Initially, this was comical to me as I’m not entirely certain how my website or my name got lumped in with those searches. I’m definitely not a celebrity, despite parading around with my picture all over the web […]
HPV Symptoms – STI Symptoms & Signs
STI/STD Symptoms – HPV – High-Risk Types Human papillomavirus (HPV) is the name of a group of viruses that infect the skin. There are more than 100 different types of HPV. Certain types of HPV cause warts on the hands or feet, and other types can cause warts on the genitals – these are called […]
HIV Symptoms – STI Symptoms & Signs
STI Symptoms – HIV Most people who have HIV do not know that they have the infection and have no signs and symptoms at all. About half of people who contract HIV experience flu-like symptoms within a few weeks after infection. Then there are usually no HIV symptoms for many years. That is why it […]
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 […]
Herpes Symptoms – STI Symptoms & Signs
STI Symptoms – Herpes (HSV1 & HSV2) Many people with herpes will not have any visible signs or symptoms at all, or not be aware of them. It is estimated that 80% of people in the United States has some form of herpes and 1 in 5 people has genital herpes; however, as many as […]
How to Tell Someone You Have An STI
So, you have an STI. You might even being learning to live with your status 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 you wouldn’t have had to learn first-hand, sure, but […]
