STI Stories

It’s normal to worry if you think you might have an STI. Read stories from other people who have been diagnosed with an STI and how they dealt with it.

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Personal story: Virginia

Virginia shares her experience with getting and treating chlamydia while being in a stable relationship.

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Personal story: Luna

Luna shares her story of contracting Trichonoma, a parasitic STD, when losing her virginity even whilst using a condom.

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Personal story: Leo

Leo shares his story about how in the past he often got caught up in the moment and didn’t practice safer sex.

Personal story: Kiaan

Kiaan tells his story about how he got chlamydia after having unprotected sex with a casual sexual partner.

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Personal story: Cebokazi

Cebokazi shares her experience with STI and HIV stigma and how the fear caused her to delay getting an STI test.

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