Telling Someone They May Have an STD
Wednesday, June 13, 2007
Nancy L. Brown, PhD
Here is a novel idea - tell someone they may have gotten a sexually transmitted infection from you by sending an anonymous e-card. The cards are available from the Internet Sexuality Information Services and are like a birthday card except that they encourage the recipient to get tested, instead of sharing blessings. The cards are available free nationwide, but the site requires the sender to click on a geographic region before sending the card so that location-specific information about where the recipient get tested can be provided. As odd as this sounds, this is an important service given that most sexually transmitted infections produce no symptoms and untreated, they can lead to Pelvic Inflammatory Disease and infertility. Teens have very high rates of sexually transmitted infections
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3 Comments:
At Thu Sep 06, 01:56:00 PM 2007,
Anonymous said…
I think thats a good idea,but easier said than done. I'm guessing that what the post card for but if you havent been in a situation where someone you loved and trust gave you an STD. The last thing on your mind is to send them a post card maybe after you do some time in jail you could send one.
At Sat Jan 10, 10:09:00 AM 2009,
Anonymous said…
My Sis in law just discovered she has got sexually transmitted disease from my brother and consequently discovered his infedility when she questioned him. Now she wants to leave him with her two young kids. She is a wonderful person and it pains me to see her so heart broken. I am so upset with my brother whom I am very close to. I am so heart broken myself by what my brother has done to her, that I do not know how to be the support she needs now. I love my sis in law and her kids and fear she may leave and I will never see my nephew and niece any more. I cry to ssleep these past few days. I know my my sis in law and my brother is crying too. I really do not know hoe to deal with this situation.
Ellis
At Fri Feb 13, 09:44:00 AM 2009,
Nancy L. Brown, PhD said…
It is very sad but many times people pass STDs on to others without knowing that they are doing it, because in most people there are no symptoms.
Stepping out on someone is really unacceptable and I understand how your hearts can all be broken.
Your brother confessed, which suggests he cares and would be willing to try and save the relationship, but they probably need the help of a marriage counselor.
To support them all, try not to judge and just be there for them - helping in any way you can - watch the kids, help with errands, just sitting and listen. Good luck!
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