Streamer Crystal Molly revealed her sexual orientation to her parents for fear of an illness

The Mexican content creator Crystal Molly, known for her live video gamesconfessed that, before making the transition, he must have gone through a difficult time when having to tell their parents about their sexual orientation because of the fear of having contracted a disease.

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Crystal Molly thought she had HIV

In dialogue with the podcast A certain Fredo, streamer Crystal Molly revealed that more than a decade ago she told her parents she was gay, driven by fear that could have acquired a sexually transmitted disease after not using protection.

Crystal Molly said that when she was 17 years old she saw one of her friends mess with her mother’s best friend during a party. Days after witnessing this event, and after never having had sexual relations with anyone, He felt the confidence of having an intimate encounter with this man, who was his neighbor.

Although the meeting was short, a few months later he discovered his mother crying because His best friend had been detected with HIV. Knowing this filled her with anguish, as the suspicion arose in her that she could also have contracted this virus.

“I practically had to force myself out of the closet... I didn’t use protection in my ignorance because I said ‘well, I’m not going to get pregnant.’ I was traumatized and for me, I already had HIV. I couldn’t see my parents, I was ashamed,” said the young woman.

Although she had the support of her parents and confirmed that she had not been infected, she feels that this experience helped her to be more careful, which is why He invited his community to always protect themselves when having sexual relations.

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How can HIV be prevented?

The human immunodeficiency virus, also known as HIVis a type of virus that It is transmitted from person to person through semen, vaginal fluids, anal mucus, blood, and human milk.

Usually, It is transmitted by having unprotected sexwhich is why it is recommended to use condoms and latex barriers to avoid contagion, in addition to not sharing needles.

According to Planned Parenthood, HIV is not the same as AIDS, but the first is causal of the second. Despite this, not all people with HIV develop AIDS.

“Treatment for HIV is very important and that is why it is essential to get tested. People who have HIV and receive treatment can stay healthy, live many years, and avoid infecting others.. However, without treatment, HIV can cause AIDS,” they noted.