Title: Young Woman’s TikTok Post to Raise Herpes Awareness Goes Viral
Published: November 24, 2023, 8:13 p.m. ET
Sophie Miller was taken aback when her “secret” TikTok post, intended to raise herpes awareness, unexpectedly went viral, garnering over 10.6 million views.
Chronicling her herpes journey on TikTok, Miller was surprised to see her emotional post about her diagnosis gain widespread attention. Despite her initial discomfort with newfound fame, she has decided to leave the post online.
In the original highly vulnerable post, Miller opens up about feeling scared and details the symptoms that led to her diagnosis. She describes the physical pain and emotional anguish of being diagnosed with herpes, expressing a sense of shame and embarrassment.
Despite her reservations, Miller decided to share her video diaries to create awareness and educate others about the reality of living with herpes. Her openness on social media has generated overwhelming support and positive feedback, which has ultimately put her at ease.
While Miller has been diagnosed with HSV-1, a common infection, she emphasizes the need to destigmatize the conversation around sexually transmitted infections. She believes that STDs and STIs should be openly discussed and understood, as they are more common than people realize.
Source: [New York Post] (https://nypost.com/2023/11/24/lifestyle/a-woman-was-shocked-when-everyone-learned-she-had-herpes-she-posted-it-on-tiktok/?utm_source=url_sitebuttons&utm_medium=site%20buttons&utm_campaign=site%20buttons)
