What to do when your STD results are positive
Education is key - knowledge is power. If you learn that you have an STD or STI, there are some steps you should take for your own health and the health of your partner(s). Click HERE for more.
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STI/STD survey results!
What kind of STD/STI? and which one?
bacterial 24 15%
viral 43 27%
Syphilis 2 1%
Chancroid 0 0%
Chlamydia 40 25%
Cytomegalovirus 0 0%
HPV genital warts 20 12%
HPV cervical cancer 9 6%
non symptomatic HPV 28 17%
Gonorrhea 6 4%
Hepatitis B 0 0%
HSV-1 oral herpes (cold sore) 22 14%
HSV-1 genital herpes 25 15%
HSV-2 oral herpes 2 1%
HSV-2 genital herpes 15 9%
HIV/AIDs 1 1%
Intestinal Parasites 1 1%
Molluscum Contagiosum 5 3%
Pelvic Inflammatory Disease 0 0%
Pubic Lice/Crabs 3 2%
Scabies 2 1%
Trichomoniasis 6 4%
Other 5 3%
People may select more than one checkbox, so percentages may add up to more than 100%.
How many partners did you have before contracting the STI/STD
none (got in birth) 1 1%
none (got it from non sexual activity like getting colds sores in childhood) 12 7%
1 33 20%
2 15 9%
3 13 8%
4 6 4%
5-10 49 29%
11-20 19 11%
21-30 11 7%
31-40 1 1%
41-50 0 0%
51-60 0 0%
60+ 2 1%
What sexual activity passed the STI/STD
none 14 9%
mutual masturbation 6 4%
frottage/grinding 9 6%
oral sex 28 18%
vaginal sex 119 74%
anal sex 6 4%
Other 1 17%
People may select more than one checkbox, so percentages may add up to more than 100%.
How many times have you gotten an STI/STD?
none 10 6%
once 124 78%
twice 19 12%
three times 3 2%
four times 2 1%
5-10 times 1 1%
20+ times 0 0%
Other 2 1%
People may select more than one checkbox, so percentages may add up to more than 100%.
Have you ever been judged for having an STI/STD and what happened?
yes, jokes were made about me 34 21%
yes, by friends 30 19%
yes, by family 17 11%
yes, by doctors 17 11%
yes, by strangers 11 7%
yes, I was called names 18 11%
yes, I was physically attacked 1 1%
no 87 54%
Other 35 22%
People may select more than one checkbox, so percentages may add up to more than 100%.
What is your sexual orientation?
heterosexual 102 62%
homosexual 6 4%
bisexual 26 16%
pansexual 23 14%
polysexual 1 1%
asexual 0 0%
demisexual 3 2%
multisexual 0 0%
queer 14 9%
Other 1 1%
People may select more than one checkbox, so percentages may add up to more than 100%.
What kind of sex caused the STI/STD?
genitally symmetrical, “vagina” and “vagina” 4 3%
genitally symmetrical, “penis” and “penis” 6 4%
genitally asymmetrical, “penis” and “vagina” 137 94%
People may select more than one checkbox, so percentages may add up to more than 100%.
assigned sex?
FAAB (Female Assigned at Birth) 143 87%
MAAB (Male Assigned at Birth) 20 12%
Intersex 2 1%
People may select more than one checkbox, so percentages may add up to more than 100%.
Where you using protection and what kind?
Yes, only condoms 45 29%
Yes, condoms and dental dams 0 0%
Yes, only dental dams 0 0%
Yes, condoms, dental dams, and gloves 0 0%
no 95 62%
Other 33 22%
People may select more than one checkbox, so percentages may add up to more than 100%.
Were you monogamous?
yes 89 57%
no 68 44%
People may select more than one checkbox, so percentages may add up to more than 100%.
What age were you?
pre teen 6 4%
teenager 73 46%
early 20s 78 50%
mid to late 20s 9 6%
early 30s 2 1%
mid to late 30s 0 0%
early 40s 0 0%
mid to late 40s 0 0%
50 and up 0 0%
People may select more than one checkbox, so percentages may add up to more than 100%.
I had to add up the viral and bacterial ratios since some people didn’t put them down. Bacterial infections are curable with usually a round of antibiotics like chlamydia, gonorrhea, and syphilis. That number was 48 people. Viral infections aren’t curable and are caused by a virus like HPV, HSV, and HIV. 117 people had this. There’s also parasites like crabs or intestinal parasites, which 12 people had.
As far as how they are treated by other people some admitted to either being threatened, verbally abused or trying to keep it a secret.
A lot of people don’t know for sure how they got it. Especially since some can be asymptomatic even for years it is difficult to tell when you have an STI
The effect the STI has had?
made them more aware of prejudice towards people with STIs
being judged
loosing friends
crying self to sleep, hating self, think you are dirty and undeserving of love, feel like damaged goods
need to take health more serious
getting tested more often
had to have medical procedures done
having to keep it a secret
start a blog about it
made them stronger
have to talk to partners about it
more serious about partners getting tested
found out how horrible sex education is
made relationships difficult
made more picky about who they allow in their life
stopped having sex
became really depressed
learned that you can get things through oral sex
realizing how little information there is about HPV
scared to leave current partner because they don’t want to be rejected
may not be able to have children
added injury after rape
concern about passing it on to children
taught that STIs don’t have to end your life
To everyone who has an STI
I love you. You are an amazing person. You have worth, you aren’t dirty or ruined. You are still a person with feelings and needs. You WILL be loved. You will find someone who wants you and is attracted to you. There are people that understand you and have been where you are. Please, if you’d like to help if you have an STI comment here or on FYSE for other people with STIs who need help and support. We need to stick together.
Okay! STI/STD survey!
This survey is really for people who have had an STI/STD
reblogging for the morning/afternoon crowd.
I only have about 50 responses. If you guys could signalboost so I can get some more responses that’d be great. Especially would like some input from MAAB individuals since it’s primarily been answered by FAAB individuals.
Okay! STI/STD survey!
This survey is really for people who have had an STI/STD
reblogging for the morning/afternoon crowd.
Okay! STI/STD survey!
This survey is really for people who have had an STI/STD
According to the U.S. Center for Disease Control, there are about 100 different types of HPV which affect various parts of the body in different ways. The CDC states that by the time they reach age 50, at least 80 percent of American women will acquire some sort of genital HPV infection. Most common warts, like plantar warts and butcher’s warts, are caused by strains of HPV. Around 30 strains of HPV are sexually transmitted.
—via the VaginaPagina Vulvapedia (via vagina-pagina)
(Source: vaginapagina.com, via sexreeducated)
April is STD Awareness Month.
Share this post to raise awareness.
By the age of 25, half of all sexually active people will have contracted at least one STD. Because most of these people are unaware of their disease status, they may continue to spread STDs to others by having unprotected sex. This includes HIV.
Planned Parenthood and other clinics may provide testing services at little or no cost to those who would otherwise not be able to afford these services. Testing may be as easy as providing a urine sample or having a blood test.
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Anonymous asked: My friend once told me that two FAAB people have a lesser chance of catching STIs then a MAAB and FAAB person. Is this true?
Not really, pretty much the only way to lessen your chances of getting an STI is to use safe sex.
TW: Molestation
Anon: I’m cis female. I was sexually.. molested? When I was younger, Just, not penetrated but our genitals did connect. Now I only recently started thinking of this, but what if he had an STD? Could it be I have it? I feel bad for only thinking of this now, but luckily I haven’t had a boyfriend or any other sexual contact yet.
FYSE: It is a good idea to get tested, as there are some STIs that can occur without symptoms and herpes and HPV can both be passed with only skin contact. Don’t feel bad about only addressing it now, you wen’t through trauma and everyone needs some time. If you ever need someone to talk to my ask box is always open and a therapist can be beneficial.
Anonymous asked: What are the chances of getting an STD from performing oral sex on a guy?
Chlamydia, Gonorrhea, Hepatitis A, Herpes, HPV, HIV, Shigella, and Syphilis can all be transferred from performing oral sex with a penis so it’s very important to use protection every time, especially if your partner hasn’t been tested recently.
