STDS. HIV. AIDS

People get STDs, it happens. Shaming people for having an STD, only furthers the stigma. We should use terminology that’ll make people want to know their status because “clean” and “dirty” serves no purpose. And if you have an STD its not the end of the world.

Also, you never know what your friends are going through in secret. You should always want them to feel comfortable and safe enough to confide in you when they’re ashamed. However if youre on the internet calling people dirty...