Sexually Transmitted Infections: What to Know (msn.com)
I post this here in honor of a Samson man who was upfront enough with his brothers to divulge both his diagnosis and ongoing infectious disease treatment of a quite common sexually transmitted disease.
For what the article doesn't address is the emotional fallout that can ensue once the diagnosis is made. Too, there's no mention of how the disease impacts one's marriage or future romantic relationships. I had the privilege of seeing both as an eyewitness, and though it was heartbreaking to experience, it opened my eyes to truth that I'd no knowledge of prior.
Connections within the Samson community matter. And I would argue much of their merit resides within the authentic narratives which unfold.
I'm only had intercourse with one other human being (Angie), therefore I've no experience regarding a whole lot of complicated physical & emotional ramifications that many men face - who just happen to not have a sex life like my own.
Someone needs to write a book of firsthand accounts related to contracting / managing "everyday" sexually transmitted diseases.
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