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Nearly Half of Americans Who Tested Positive for an STI Had Sex Without Disclosing It

Alarming Testing.com survey of 7,895 adults reveals 45% of STI-positive individuals withheld status from partners, with shame and embarrassment cited as primary reasons.

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September 10, 2026• 4 min read

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Nearly Half of Americans Who Tested Positive for an STI Had Sex Without Disclosing It - Greenline News

Washington: A concerning nationwide survey from Testing.com has uncovered a significant gap in sexual honesty. In a poll of 7,895 U.S. adults, 45% of respondents who had tested positive for an STI admitted to having sex at least once without disclosing their diagnosis.

Among this group, 59% engaged in unprotected sex without informing their partners, and 17% reported that a partner subsequently contracted the infection. Primary justifications included embarrassment or shame (49%) and underestimating transmission risk (33%).