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I'm Paranoid of catching HSV or HPV from everyone I date. Anything I can do to help?
I'm clear of both hsv-1 and hsv-2. I'm 25, and it seems like people my age tend to move really fast. I've stopped dating many times in my past out of fear.. So now I met someone I like, and they are very sexual, probably had over 20 partners... Due to my fear of hsv-2 and hsv-1, a part of me feels like I should end it and not put myself at risk...
Is there anything I can do to help my paranoia? and not let this control my love life? Thanks!
Is there anything I can do to help my paranoia? and not let this control my love life? Thanks!
Hi, have her get tested for all std's including herpes and if shes had unprotected vaginal/anal sex, include hiv.
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Herpes spreads by oral, vaginal and anal sex.
Herpes sores blister, then burst, scab and heal.
STIs are the most common cause of genital sores.
Millions of people are diagnosed with STDs in the U.S. each year.
STDs can't be transmitted by casual contact, like hugging or touching.
Syphilis is an STD that is transmitted by oral, genital and anal sex.
It seems to me this is a very big deal for you. Certainly if it is inhibiting your ability to form and maintain romantic relationships, it should be dealth with. In addition, irrational fear of contagion (and I do believe your fears are in fact irrational, i.e. have little basis in realstic risk) can be an early sign of serious psychological disability. For an excellent example of how far it can go, rent The Aviator, the film bio of Howard Hughes. (And it's a great movie!)
Bottom line: I'm sure you're never going to get beyond this from online advice on this, other MedHelp forums, or any other online resource. You need professional mental health services. Find a psychologist or psychiatrist, or discuss with your personal physician for a referral. I suggest it from compassion, not criticism.
Best of luck with it.