"Who? What? When? Where? It doesn't matter, I've got an STD, and you might too. Please get checked."

... Imagine receiving that little diddy in your inbox. 

Well, thanks to the creators of Inspot, you can anonymously send past partners an e-card style email letting them know. Ranging from funny ("You're too hot to be out of action") to more serious ("I have something to tell you..."), the cards provide a way to anonymously let partners know that they should get checked, thus avoiding the embarrassing conversation which goes a little something like: "OMG I got you ~diseased~ sorry :("

While most see this service as oh-so-helpful (anything to help slow the spread of any sexual disease is a good thing), there are some that worry, as MSNBC reported: 

One drawback, [Dr. Emily Erbelding, an associate professor of medicine at Johns Hopkins University and the director of clinical services for STD clinics in Baltimore, MD] says, may be the lack of face-to-face conversation about sex and risk between partners. And in some ways it may be too convenient. In San Francisco, for example, a person receiving a notice about being exposed to chlamydia can click to download a prescription to cure the disease and bypass a doctor’s visit. But seeing a doctor could reveal other STDs or health issues a patient should address. 

The article also mentioned that the technology could already be too behind, as mobile phones are the newest way of communication.

While I agree that this, culturally, may keep us a little stunted on talking about sex and all the consequences, I think the good certainly outweighs the bad . Here's a way for people (especially young people) to do the responsible thing and warn others, while allowing them to avoid the shame or embarrassment they may feel about it. While some may say sexually diseased people deserve that shame, it is that very thinking that keeps us so culturally stunted and unable to discuss our sexual issues. Anything to keep things safer out there seems like a good plan to me.

Ok, fellow Trojans, remember-- be safe, don't stress out too much over midterms, and most importantly-- No Glove, No Love.