Sexual Health Buzz

Listen,

You may feel down and out at times, empty; maybe you’re really scared. I was. You may be so sad and angry at the whole wide world- mostly yourself- and you may curse this life-long situation you found yourself in, but honestly, in all sincerity: listen to me. Your number just came up. Yeah, I know. Sucks, huh? But it really is just that simple. Health is a crap-shoot, baby.

But come on, give yourself a break. Being positive for an std doesn’t mean that you deserved it. It doesn’t mean you’re a bad person. It doesn’t mean your skanky, or unattractive, or too trusting, or any less capable of performing life’s daily tasks than any non-std carrying individual. I mean, hell, you seem perfectly fine to me. As a matter of fact, unless you told me, I’d have absolutely no idea you were a carrier. Those sores? They don’t last forever, and they don’t diminish who you are as a productive, loving person in the world. Shoot… you’re sexy and you know it.

Guys, gals; you’ll still get that mate of your dreams. Don’t let the health status of your crotch keep you from being open to gettin a little action and lovin when you’re ready for it. No. Listen to me, truly: BE OPEN to it. There are a ton of super fine, damned amazing people just waiting to be with you. And it won’t matter if you’re a carrier or not to that person! I’m living proof. My friends are astounded at the beautiful, loving woman I’ve found, and they have no idea I’m a carrier. She has been a pilar of strength for me when I need her, and I am the same for her. We have a perfectly normal relationship. She is also far and away the most beautiful woman I’ve ever been with (yes, fellahs, you can still find a hot mamacita/ papacita – I say that because we all know males tend to fixate on looks a teensy bit more than you much less shallow lady gender). She knows I’m a carrier and yet loves me just the same. Lemme ask you this: What if you were to have been diagnosed with diabetes or lupus? Does the loving end with those? Certainly not! Then why should this be any different?

So, if it helps, seriously consider how much time and effort you spend paying attention to your std… and then ask yourself how much time and effort other people spend paying attention to your std.

Capice? Make sense?

You aren’t your std, so get out there, hold your head up high and smile; because you know as well (and better than) I how cool of a person you are. You have an infectious laugh, a cool talent your friends and family envy, great story telling ability, a way with animals, are a great cook, do adventurous things, are romantic, kick ass at trivia, sing great, can create wonderful art, are a whiz at math, an amazing parent, a hot lover, and ultimately a wonderful, inspiring human being.

So I guess all of this to say:
Stop being your std for awhile; your body and mind will thank you for the vacation. Just continue being the same old heavenly you, and I think you’ll find it suits you beautifully.
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“If Herpes is the worst thing you’ve got going on in your life, you are doing far better than a whole lot of other folks in this world. So when you’re blue try to think of your crotch or mouth sores in a global perspective.”

LaughsAlot over on the Shut Up N Post! STD Message Board gets all the credit for that one. Isn’t she inspirational!? Everything she said is a matter of fact. Stop by and show her some love, will ya?