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Genital HSV 1
I was diagnosed with genital hsv1 early march. after i educated myself on the matter i learned how common and not a big deal it is! So, my question is, is it necessary to disclose this to a partner at first? with the transmission rates so low i figured not then add condoms and anti-viral meds. All assuming the partner doesn't have it either. other wise they can't become more infected. i mean people who get cold sores don't disclose before they kiss? sooo id like some educated opinions!
Honestly before i came educated yea i was very scared. Now i know all about it and i can truthfully say i wouldn't care if he had told me before. odds are the person i marry gets cold sores. and side note i did not contract this throughout vaginal sex. I'm in college and the amount of people in the college community who gets cold sores im sure is well over that american 60%. but thanks anyway.
I get what you're asking, but you really should disclose.
Put it this way. Before you contracted HSV1, did you know your encounter had it? Do you wish you would have known prior and then be in a position to decide if you want to take the risk albeit how small it may be? After all, you contracted it so it's not impossible right?
Ask yourself if you wish you had the choice and apply it to your sexual life moving forward. If you don't care to have that choice, then I think you and everyone knows how you would proceed with this.
Put it this way. Before you contracted HSV1, did you know your encounter had it? Do you wish you would have known prior and then be in a position to decide if you want to take the risk albeit how small it may be? After all, you contracted it so it's not impossible right?
Ask yourself if you wish you had the choice and apply it to your sexual life moving forward. If you don't care to have that choice, then I think you and everyone knows how you would proceed with this.
so before i ever have a sexual encounter i should inform them
"hey by the way there is a 1% chance you'll catch what 60% of everyone has or ya know you may already have it. also sense were being upfront theres a 5-15% chance were gunna be parents after this okay you ready to do this?"
you see what i mean?
"hey by the way there is a 1% chance you'll catch what 60% of everyone has or ya know you may already have it. also sense were being upfront theres a 5-15% chance were gunna be parents after this okay you ready to do this?"
you see what i mean?
a swab test. i know the chances will never be 0 unless they already have it but I've read a lot of doctors online say its not worth disclosing… it sheds less than oral and people don't disclose that? Plus you mentioned safety. what do you mean safe? Every doctor has said it is not a medical problem its more of a social problem. life span is not shortened nor do i feel physically different. i can still participate in life activities.
Hi how were you confirmend positive for hsv1 genital? I so the you do need to disclose it for your partners safty as its not 100% safe due to shedding.
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