All these shared experiences about living with STDs were contributed by real people. We hope to help you gain the confidence to manage STD in your daily life.
Many people, especially when newly diagnosed, find comfort in knowing that others have similar experiences. Inspire and help others by sharing your story! You can do it anonymously.
I found out that I had herpes on my 21st birthday (Great present, huh?) and was instantly thrown into turmoil. I have gone through three years of my life with t...
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For twenty years HIV has lived with me. Sometimes I get lonely, but I have to think about the reasons God has allowed an old torn soul like me to be here this l...
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I shared my life with a guy who I thought was for me. We spent almost every single day together. I had his daughter, he disappeared and I ended up with herpes. ...
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I don’t introduce myself as "Hi, My name is HIV. What's yours?" My name is Ashley and I am a 22 year old college student and single mother. I work full time. I ...
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When I found out my status 8 years ago, I was shattered and tried committing suicide. People I thought were my friends rejected me and stopped being my friend. ...
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When I was diagnosed six months ago, my first concern was telling my 'buddy' calmly and rationally... Since then I have told 2 other men and although still good...
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I got herpes when I was 17, from the boy who took my virginity! Wow! Thanks! The word quickly spread and I "overnight" became an outcast....I am now 32 and a li...
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I am still pretty new to having HSV-2, but I find that I am dealing with it pretty well after only knowing for the last month or so. One thing that was really i...
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When I was first diagnosed I felt like and outcast, a leper. I felt alone, afraid, and unlovable. Men would approach me with interest and I would send them away...
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The first thing that went through my head when I was diagnosed was "who's going to want me now?”
What did I learn very soon after? Plenty of people. I have o...
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