Hepatitis C, and sex

[MagnumMangi]

so i know HepC is transmitted mostly by blood and is way more common in women.  i also know it can be sexually transmitted.  i just want to know if its safe to eat my gf out, much less have sex with her.  any helpful info?

[Vlad60]

I'm hep c positive ,from 1980s .married for 30years . Did not infect my wife yet .

[Livelife777]

I would be more concerned about contracting other diseases then Hep C.  If your in a committed healthy relationship and you've both been checked out, no worries.  In today's society you need to protect yourself from STDs that have no cure.
Just sayin....
.....Kim

[flyinlynn]

Actually hep c is more prevalent in the male population

http://www.cdc.gov/hepatitis/statistics/2013surveillance/commentary.htm

Incidence of acute hepatitis C, by sex — United States, 2000-2013

Incidence rates of acute hepatitis C decreased among males and females from 2000-2003 and remained fairly constant from 2004-2010.

From 2010-2013, rates of acute hepatitis C increased among males and females; in 2013, rates among males and females were 0.8 and 0.7 cases per 100,000 population, respectively.


http://www.hepcassoc.org/news/article27.html

[susan400]

Males can get it as easily as females.   Anytime there is any exposure to blood of any source, exposure can happen. Many gay males practoce anal intercourse and bleeding can occur, thus no females involved in that case... That said, practicing safe sex would be a better course of action if you're concerned   i know several married couples where the wife was HCV positive and yet, the husband never got it from her.

[dontworry_behappy1]

Welcome to the forum.  "Yes" hepatitis C is transmitted mostly by blood and more common in "men."  See link below.

http://hepatitiscmx.com/what-is-hepatitis-c/symptoms/men/

Hepatitis C can be sexually transmitted but is not a STD.  If you are practicing risky behavior the possibility is increased.  

If you are concerned about having sex with your girlfriend than use protection.

Hope this is helpful