subject: Convince Others Of The Importance Of Std Testing [print this page] Do you have a friend, family member or someone you are close to who refuses to go through STD testing because they are afraid of the results that they may get back? This can cause a great deal of concern, and that is not surprising. Many people have had to deal with incurable side effects and health issues that could have otherwise been prevented, if they hadn't refused to go through STD testing. It is no surprise that you would be concerned about the health of your loved one or the person that you are close to. With that being said, you have probably tried everything in your power, including scare tactics to try to convince your loved one with to go through the procedure.
Although you may mean well, you must realize that scare tactics don't work on everyone. In fact, scare tactics are probably pushing them further away from wanting to be checked out by a physician. One of the best ways to help or convince your loved one to actually go through with the test is not to try to scare and pressure them, but rather to be as supportive as you possibly can.
Instead of telling them they need to go get tested just in case they have something, or telling them it might get worse if they wait, let them know that you'd be happy to go with them as a support system. You could even be honest about your first STD testing experience. More than likely, you were a little hesitant or fearful yourself, but you went through with it anyway. Let them know that you were afraid your first time, but the procedure was not as bad as you thought it would be.
Another thing you can do is let them know that there are a lot of people in the same boat that they are. However, just telling them may not be enough. You may have to show them. Try going online and find blogs or support groups that showcase other people who are or have been in their situation. You may even be able to find online videos of people who are expressing their own concerns and fears before their test date.
Allowing your loved one to see that you, along with a host of other people, are going through the same thing that they are, will allow them to open up and be more accepting of the procedure.
