What It's Really Like Living with a Sexually Transmitted Infection

Jenelle shares her story of living with an STI and how she went from devastated and embarrassed to acceptance.

"At 16, when our family doctor peered at me to tell me my genital herpes outbreak was the worst case he’d ever seen, I was devastated. Embarrassment coursed through me as he handed me a prescription and sent my mother and me on our way – sans brochures, additional information, and references to resources, support groups or even a mention of the vast number of people living with an STI everywhere. I was a pariah – a leper – even the doctor was disgusted by my condition."

SOURCE: Our Bodies, Our Blog • AUTHOR: Janelle Marie •