On one hand, openly admitting that one has a highly stigmatized condition is an invitation to criticism and ostracization, but on the other, it’s crucial for the health of our friends, partners, and the general public. That’s the first step toward dispelling myths about STIs (namely the myth that only “certain” people — promiscuous women, gay men, etc. — contract them) that lead to ignorance and a sometimes fatal sense of immortality.
by Amber Rhea
