They feel 'disgusting, sleazy,' and the feelings are compounded if the person gives the disease to somebody else. 1989 Gonorrhea is 8.7 times higher among teenagers than the general population. Infected people must not only take precautions but must inform the partner clearly, so he or she may back out. You may also be sued for passing the disease on to a former lover by his or her new partner or parents, called 'third party' suits.
Some states prohibit an infected person from having sex at all.
STDs carry a permanent shadow over future spouse and children, since many STD's, like HIV, may show no symptoms until child is born defective or infected or spouse gets infected.