# Online STD Databases Prevention Sites Are Catching On By Jennifer Astle | Published 2008-11-04 | Naughty Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/online-std-carrier-database References: [nowpublic](http://www.nowpublic.com/health/cyrus-sullivan-outs-std-carriers-website) & [stdcarriers](http://stdcarriers.com/) Cyrus Sullivan is the creator of [online STD carrier database](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/hiv-resource-center) with the ominous tagline, "If we know, you will." Sullivan, of Oregon, founded the site after a roll in the hay with an infected mate. He claims that his partner did not inform him that she was infected with herpes, and had been for over a year, until after their steamy, contagious encounter. Sullivan’s site hasn’t amounted to much beyond a few unsuspecting citizens and a handful of porn stars, but he hopes that the idea will “catch.” It’s only a matter of time before [jilted lovers](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/baza) are lining up and reporting away and Valtrex is offering sponsorship. The moral of the story: [Use Protection](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/skyn-supreme-feel-condoms)! ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 1.9/10 - Popularity: 20% | Activity: 30% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 50% men, 50% women - Primary generations: Millennial - Top markets: North America, Europe ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [Naughty](https://www.trendhunter.com/naughty) ## Key Themes ### What Makes This Trend Stand Out - **Online STD Databases:** Disruptive innovation opportunity: Creating comprehensive and easily accessible online databases that track and inform individuals about STD carriers. - **Prevention Sites:** Disruptive innovation opportunity: Developing user-friendly prevention websites that educate and promote safe practices to prevent the spread of STDs. - **Steamy Encounters Reporting:** Disruptive innovation opportunity: Creating platforms where individuals can anonymously report and share their experiences of encounters to raise awareness about potential risks. ### Sectors Adopting This - **Healthcare:** Disruptive innovation opportunity: Integrating online STD databases and prevention sites into existing healthcare systems to enhance STD management and prevention. - **Pharmaceuticals:** Disruptive innovation opportunity: Collaborating with online STD databases and prevention sites to offer sponsorship opportunities such as promoting relevant medications like Valtrex. - **Technology:** Disruptive innovation opportunity: Developing innovative technological solutions to improve the accessibility and usability of online STD databases and prevention sites. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Real-Person Video Verification Tools](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/realperson-video-verification.md) - [In-Home STI Test Kits](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/first-to-know-syphilis-test.md) - [Senior Safe Sex Campaigns](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/fcking-old.md) - [Sexual Wellness Underwear](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/lorals-for-protection.md) - [Topical OTC Virus Treatments](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/herstat-gst.md) - [AI-Powered Sexual Health Apps](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/calmara-app.md) - [Complimentary STI Test Kits](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/sti-test-kit.md) - [HIV-Sensitive LGBTQ+ Apps](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/app-for-gay-black-men.md) - [Promotional Condom Delivery Campaigns](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/condom-delivery1.md)