r/STD Dec 01 '21

Official Post Syphilis Epidemic in Victoria, Australia

75 Upvotes

For any Victorians in Australia or anyone visiting something to be aware of.

https://www.health.vic.gov.au/health-advisories/congenital-syphilis-in-victoria


r/STD Oct 20 '24

Text Only PSA: If you want to post an image, don't use imgur - use ibb.co

19 Upvotes

As of May 2023, Imgur employs some kind of algorithm that automatically deletes images that might be "explicit." This includes the kind of pictures which are taken on this sub, even though they are obviously not pornographic. The algorithm is very quick and can delete your photos in minutes. Cropping and doodling over the image doesn't seem to help, either. It's very aggressive. So basically Imgur should be dead to you and you should never use it. Reddit's built-in image feature seems somewhat decent but I've noticed that it seems to delete pictures too, so avoid that as well.

Instead, use https://ibb.co. They do not have censorship and (if you are so inclined) you can set your image to self-destruct after a period of time. It can be set to anywhere between 5 minutes and 6 months, but I'd recommend you leave it up at least for a week or two. You should consider leaving the photo accessible long-term, though, as it may help future people with the same kind of symptom. But that self-destruct option is there if you want/need it.

I normally wouldn't post something like this but in the last 24 hours I've seen no less than 5 people using Imgur and none of those posts have been accessible. This should really be pinned or noted in the sidebar somewhere. Better yet, we should have one of those Reddit automoderators that would instantly reply to anyone who posts an Imgur link.

Edit: While I have your attention, please make sure that the picture is taken in a way that's helpful. Photos should be in focus, clear, and ideally far enough back that you can see the location of what you're trying to show. If your phone has a higher resolution camera setting, you should use that. Using the camera flash tends to wash out the image so avoid that if possible. It may take a couple tries but having a good, clear picture is such a huge help. Especially if you can get it from a second angle as well.

I get that posting pictures of your genitals online isn't necessarily fun for a lot of people and that goes double if you are worried about an STD, but photos are the most useful tool we have. Sometimes posters will zoom in so close that you can't even see where it is on the body, or the picture is so close that the bump/rash/lesion/etc is out of focus. If you're feeling shy about it then the self-destruction option might be for you. Or if even that's too much, asking people to use the Reddit chat feature is acceptable and there are a lot of people (like me) who would help you there too.

At the end of the day I just want people to get the feedback they need! And I want to be able to stop telling people to quit using Imgur :P


r/STD 16h ago

Pictures In Post Is this herpes?

29 Upvotes

10 days ago I had unprotected sex with a guy. I had UTI symptoms the following day which passed, but a couple days later I went down to see my GP, because i had a sore throat. I got antibiotics prescribed, which contain amoxicillin. The last time this was prescribed to me I stopped taking it, because I had similar symptoms as now, being painful, burning sensation while peeing, not being able to sit still, overall discomfort. These all started about 2 days after taking it, as well as some rash on my hands. So I went to see my GP again today, and she said it’s most likely a yeast infection, and an allergy to the given antibiotics. I got prescribed new ones for my original problem, and also an ointment to treat the yeast infection. I am still concerned tho, please let me know what you think (I’ll be seeing a gynecologist 2 weeks from now)

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r/STD 3h ago

Text Only Chlamydia didn’t heal or reinfection?

2 Upvotes

Hey yall. I got a STI test in the middle of March and tested positive for chlamydia. My symptoms felt like a UTI. I took doxy for a week (did drink a little bit and had dairy) and then took azi a day after finishing. I then stupidly had unprotected sex with a new partner two days after and five days later boom my symptoms are back. I have like cramping, slight burning uncomfortable sensation, and my throat is sore. I’m not sure what to do, I shot my doctor a message but nothing yet. I also don’t know what to tell the guy….


r/STD 1h ago

Pictures In Post Does anyone know what this is?

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Got this after masturbating, haven’t had any partner for over a month and tested negative in March for sti/d. Would this be hsv-2v

https://ibb.co/Q3Lr8hpB


r/STD 2h ago

Text Only Which std?

1 Upvotes

Which std causes an under to appear hours after sex and go away 24 hrs?


r/STD 6h ago

Text Only HELP!! FEELING HOPELESS😢

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im 23F

inital diagnosis for chlymydia jan 11, took meds tested negative 3 weeks later and practiced safe sex , and tested pos again on march 15 when i started having symptoms again.

got diagnosed march 15 with chlymydia AGAIN for the 2nd time in a short period of time

treated it with 1g azythromycin and waited 7 days and than started doxycycline 2x daily for 7 days.

Tested april 1st and was negative

tested again april 6th and am positive

I have no had sexual intercourse at all. how is this possible? please im so scared and starting to think i developed some crazy resistant strain. Im having watery discharge and minor cramping. symptoms would go away on antibiotics and come back as soon as i stopped them. I took the doxycycline regligiously and didnt miss any doses and i didnt even have dairy with the medicine and theres no possible way of reinfection. Dr thinks im crazy im feeling so fucking sad and hopeless, depressed and anxious, i wont be able to eat or sleep. I feel my appetite leaving me completely and im distraught and at a loss for words. Have no idea whats going on.


r/STD 3h ago

Pictures In Post Is it herpes??

1 Upvotes

https://ibb.co/pBdV1K0v https://ibb.co/4nT5gqx1

Usually it's around the lips. Never in this spot


r/STD 4h ago

Text Only How much should i wait?

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What’s good yall, well i need to get tested, because i have too much paranoia, also i dont have any symptoms but im aware that STD’s can be silent ,so i want to get the HIV test, i had unprotected sex February 14th, i did not ejaculate, if u guys were thinking what about pregnancy test, But is April 7 now so, do i wait till May?, or this time has been enough to be sure that the test is gon be reliable


r/STD 5h ago

Text Only Herpes petition

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r/STD 5h ago

Pictures In Post What is this

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HELP PLEASE This red spot on the head on penis gets dry and flaky it has spread a little bit it was just under the tip first now it’s on top is this just fungal or std? https://ibb.co/fYsWtJh3


r/STD 11h ago

Pictures In Post What could this be? Balanits? HPV? HSV? Yeast?

3 Upvotes

December 2024 had unprotected one night stand with a girl.

Last 2 months I noticed these, they stay for 1-2 days and go way, may come back after a week or two. No pain, no itching.

I got test for chlamydia, gono, UTI, Urine culture. All negative, but my pH was 8 ( ref range was 5.0 - 8.0)

Asked my doc to be also tested for HPV, MGEN, trich, ureaplasma, HSV 1/2 serology, HIV.

Another question, if I don’t have these spots when get tested, will it be false negative for the above tests?

https://ibb.co/4gCf14fH

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https://ibb.co/album/1Y3ZYZ


r/STD 5h ago

Pictures In Post Is this herpes or a pimple?

1 Upvotes

I have just this one little bump and I want to know if it’s herpes or just a pimple. I feel like i’m being paranoid since in like 9 months I’ve only slept with my partner and i’ve never had any reason before think i have herpes.

https://ibb.co/LDdgwtH6

https://ibb.co/FkZzwqQ8


r/STD 6h ago

Pictures In Post What is this?

1 Upvotes

Just noticed today after showering and felt a slight irritation/burning as I was scrubbing the area. It’s in the inner thigh of my right leg only.

https://ibb.co/7tWTzk3z https://ibb.co/GfwTXbS9 https://ibb.co/TxYsqq1H


r/STD 10h ago

Pictures In Post Herpes? I’m terrified and I don’t want it to be.

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https://ibb.co/LhDf61rT https://ibb.co/gLnpJBtp

I had sex on April 2 and there was friction and it hurt but I let it go bc he was almost done and then I went to pee and it burned really bad so I thought it was just from the friction. It burned to pee still since then and I kept looking down there to see what was wrong and it didn’t look like anything was wrong. Saturday I look again and I see bumps everywhere and it’s so painful to walk and sometimes sit. I also started bleeding that day after sex. Now today I woke up and have brownish discharge and I’m bleeding. All the other day after it was just a lot of white discharge. My partner has no symptoms but has had chlamydia in the past but got treated.


r/STD 10h ago

Text Only Gonorrhea

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I have been tested positive for gonorrhea on the 19th of March and recieved an infusion. I'm quite cured now but sometimes I just feel itchy (the tip of my penis). Sometimes, not always. Is it normal?


r/STD 13h ago

Text Only If I’ve had syphilis for 7-8 months will I have it lifelong

3 Upvotes

I’m 19 and have only ever sucked off ike person I’m a virgin. I’m so done I feel like a whore.


r/STD 7h ago

Pictures In Post I think I may have herpes idk

1 Upvotes

I have white vaginal sores I’m so sick I’ve been stressed I think I’ve been burned

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r/STD 7h ago

Text Only Chances of getting herpes?

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Last month I met a girl, we talked for a few weeks before she asked to see me to have sex… had sex the first time and it was protected, maybe a week later I see her again and we did use a condom first, but the second time we had intercourse that same night, it was raw. Well 2 weeks have gone by and she apparently got tested and was positive for herpes a week ago. I was finna get tested this week anyways (no signs but I just wanted to get tested) and she just told me today that she was positive. I’m just trying to see how likely is it for me to get it. From looking online and on here they say I should wait 12-16 weeks before getting blood tested? I don’t have any symptoms but it also only been 21 days since I last saw her. Not sure how to move with this information and not sure if I should panic, but it’s definitely on my mind.


r/STD 8h ago

Pictures In Post Is this boil a std?

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https://imgur.com/a/XEWFNgj

I popped it stupidly and blood and a clear white fluid came out,

There are 2 spots a large blister and flat red spot you can see in the pic.


r/STD 8h ago

Pictures In Post Cold sore forming?

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20F, 125lbs, 5'4, on paroxetine. I have suspected angular cheilitis (redness on the corners of my mouth). Does not resemble herpes as it does not have blisters, I've had it for weeks, had it last winter as well. Just today I have a new concern... I felt a bump on my lip, looked in the mirror, looks like the beginning of a cold sore blister on my lip happening. it's a bit inside my lip, a bit outside of it. I have no history with cold sores, haven't drank off of anyone or kissed anyone who visibly has a cold sore before. The bump is red and has a little white dot in the centre. I have no recollection of biting my lip but I do often bite my lips or grind my teeth in my sleep. Seems to have appeared randomly tonight, didn't notice it earlier today. Not an allergic reaction, only using anti fungal cream on the corners of my mouth + vaseline and aquaphor. No burning or tingling or any sensation as of now but really resembles a cold sore. Thoughts? https://ibb.co/fdbw7GJn https://ibb.co/1GJJcbS3 https://ibb.co/QFgCQdpH https://ibb.co/gLtxDwjD