One way to tell someone you have an STD...

[ewhite]

If you've been diagnosed with an STD, it's important to inform any past partners that may have been exposed. While that conversation can be quite uncomfortable, here's one way to avoid the embarrassment and let a partner know that they may have an STD and should get tested: inSPOT - [STD] Internet Notification Service for Partners or Tricks

While breaking the news in an anonymous email is pretty impersonal, it's definitely better than not tell them at all. Check it out!

[Billy Budd]

I wonder how many people have gotten these emails and ignored them as spam. If I recieved one that was anonymous I might be skeptical. you know?

[ewhite]

That's a valid concern. inSpot specifically formats their emails and tests their service constantly to ensure that these important emails don't end up in the spam folder. Futhermore, inSpot is run by the CDC (Center for Disease Control) which is a legitimate government run agency so that lends credibility to a random e-card.

[Victoriana]

My first impression is that people should look someone in the eye and tell them in person, but realistically, a number of folks simply won't do that. If a service like this (some health departments offer partner notification services, too) gets more people into testing who really need it, then I'm for it.