I didn't think that I would ever get an STI, but I was sexually active. I decided to go to the doctor and get a check-up. When the results came back, the doctor told me I had caught something. It was an STI that could be treated so I was lucky. The doctor told me that if I took the medication, the infection would go away. I did what the doctor told me to do and now I'm fine.

I didn't think that I had anything because I didn't have any signs or symptoms. I knew that my boyfriend at the time had given it to me because he was the only guy I had been with. I stopped talking to him after I told him to get himself checked. I guess I trusted him but sometimes that isn't enough.

I am thankful that I am all right. I am a lot more protective and alert. I don't want to go through this again because I might not be so lucky the next time.

Anonymous, 17