1. Home
  2. Health
  3. Sexually Transmitted Diseases (STDs)

Living with STDs

How should you talk to a new partner about STDs and STD testing? Do people treat you differently if they find out you are infected with an STD? How do STDs affect your ability to function emotionally? What should you do if you think your parter might have an STD? What are the long term consequences of STDs?
Having Children When HIV Positive
In recent years, almost all HIV infections occurring in U.S. children were the result of mother-to-child transmission. However, the epidemic is slowly coming under control.
Living With Herpes
Genital herpes is a frightening diagnosis for many people. Society may have exposed them to messages suggesting that people with herpes are dirty or somehow flawed. However, genital herpes is just a disease like any other--a disease, in fact, that affects approximately one in five Americans.
Dating with HIV and AIDS
Becoming HIV+ doesn't need to spell the end of your love life.
HIV in the Workplace
How does an HIV diagnosis affect your job?
Negotiating Condom Use
Once you've been diagnosed with an STD, you'll probably want to be even more careful about practicing safer sex. This website, from the American Social Health Association, has some good tips for negotiating condom use with your sexual partners.
HIV & The Americans With Disabilities Act
The Americans with Disabilities Act(ADA) protects individuals with HIV from discrimination. Here are some frequently asked questions about HIV and the ADA on the official government website.
HIV Passions
A dating site for HIV Positive singles.
STD Match
A dating website for people with STDs.
Meet People with H
A dating website for people with herpes.

Explore Sexually Transmitted Diseases (STDs)

More from About.com

  1. Home
  2. Health
  3. Sexually Transmitted Diseases (STDs)
  4. Living with STDs

©2008 About.com, a part of The New York Times Company.

All rights reserved.