- STIs are fairly common—over 2 million Americans had them in 2017—so it’s likely your friends have heard about them before.
- Everyone reacts differently, so make sure your group of friends are open about their sex life with you.
- Mention that a lot of people have STIs, tell your own experiences, if possible, and tell them you’re curious to know if they’ve ever had an STI or slept with someone who did.
- If this doesn’t work, try talking to a different friend/group, or just ask someone else close to you about their experiences. You’re just trying to talk and get educated, and there’s nothing wrong with that.