I’m sorry if this is TMI, but my best friend just got 80k views on TikTok reading out my panicky texts about a fiery genital rash I got on holiday with my new boyfriend. I was terrified it was an STI, but it turns out she lent me scented detergent knowing my severe skin allergies. Did I overreact by blocking her? I feel so sick and embarrassed.

Take a deep breath and hear this loud and clear: you didn't overreact—you took out the trash. Let’s break this down. First, weaponizing someone’s private panic about their genitals for internet clout isn’t a quirky prank; it’s a massive betrayal. Second, handing known allergens to someone with sensitive skin borders on biochemical warfare. You didn't get an STI from your holiday romance; you got chemically ambushed by someone auditioning for the Villain of the Year award. Report that video immediately for harassment and privacy violation. As for your new partner, give them the unvarnished truth: "Turns out my ex-friend gave me detergent I’m deathly allergic to, and then leaked my panic online." A decent person won’t judge you; they’ll be horrified on your behalf. Wash your clothes in unscented soap, keep that block button firmly engaged, and let her find another target for her algorithmic desperation. You deserve friends who protect your peace, not your rash.