do you tell your partner(s) if your single?
2007-07-25 04:36:24 · 17 answers · asked by Anonymous in Health ➔ Diseases & Conditions ➔ STDs
It's still possible to spread herpes even if a person is "in between outbreaks".
In fact, according to the makers of Valtrex, as much as 70% of people with genital herpes got it from their partners when they were showing no signs or symptoms of the virus (like an outbreak).
It's always a good idea to use condoms whether you are currently having an outbreak or not.
Some couples choose not to use condoms (including me and my fiance). He knows the risks and concerns, but he doesn't feel like it's a big deal. He sees how little I deal with it (I haven't had an outbreak in 2+ years).
If I were single though or not in a committed relationship I would definitely use condoms each and every time and would also tell every partner. It's not fair to keep it to yourself and not tell someone you might become sexually involved with.
2007-07-26 11:22:28 · answer #1 · answered by Alli 7 · 0⤊ 1⤋
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2016-08-10 01:30:57 · answer #2 · answered by ? 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
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2016-08-31 02:43:30 · answer #3 · answered by Noemi 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
S'pose I would tell my partners if I was single... but then again if it was a one night stand I wouldn't bother.
I only have hsv1, the same kind as oral herpes, and hell, no one's ever paused or is going to pause before kissing me or giving me oral to say "there's something I need to tell you... I get cold sores... that means I have herpes on my mouth and could give it to you genitally if I give you oral sex" so I'm damned if I would, considering it is less infectious genitally by a factor of 4 than the same virus orally.
My boyfriend knows I have herpes and we have unprotected sex. He does get cold sores though, and I got it from his oral herpes so he has the same type and his risk is very low. He was a nurse so I think he's big enough to make up his own mind. He just doesn't see it as an issue and neither do I. Similarly, my sister and her husband have unprotected sex and have three children and she has herpes, he doesn't.
2007-07-26 06:54:53 · answer #4 · answered by mayflower25 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
You must have protected sex at ALL TIMES. You must also tell each and every partner you come in contact with. This is an STD and you may be passing it on even if it is dormant at the time if you are not careful. It could be just getting ready to flair again and you could pass it on. Unprotected sex is not an option for you when you are single and you must tell everyone.
2007-07-25 04:41:29 · answer #5 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 1⤋
I am absolutely terrified and I feel so alone. I just found out last week that I tested positive for hsv1 and 2. I have been with the same man for the past 10 years and within the last year found out that he has cheated on me with numerous women. I am so scared that I can give it to my children by kissing them and them eating with me...I feel like my whole life has changed. And even though the nurses, my doctor, and websites say that a lot of people have it I still feel like I am by myself. My self esteem has dropped and I feel like I have been used up. But now, My life is very happy.
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2016-05-15 02:18:26 · answer #6 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
Guru has it precisely suitable. First, you ought to confer with him approximately this. while you're actually not close adequate with him to talk STDs, then you definately are not close adequate to have intercourse - or probably parent a infant together, or notwithstanding. you're able to desire to ask him, and according to probability go get examined together. 2nd, condoms do not defend one hundred% against herpes. in actuality, they do a especially depressing activity of conserving against herpes, because of fact herpes is unfold via pores and skin-to-pores and skin touch. And intercourse, while you're doing it suitable, is composed of a great style of pores and skin-to-pores and skin touch, inspite of a condom. a extensive learn became into carried out with couples the place one had herpes and the different did not. in the event that they on no account EVER had intercourse while there have been no indications (and additionally you're able to could desire to ask HIM approximately indications, because of fact they are actually not continually seen), then the cost of transmission became into approximately 6% according to year. If the contaminated better half became into taking a each and on a daily basis antiviral (like Valtrex or Famvir or Zovirax) the cost dropped to approximately 3% according to year. stable success.
2016-10-09 08:48:24 · answer #7 · answered by ? 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Some of those are the dumbest answers. EVER! No kissing? So stupid...
At any rate. You are supposed to have protected sex. The virus does lay dormant. You don't have to tell anybody anything-AS LONG AS YOU USE PROTECTION!
2007-07-26 03:12:51 · answer #8 · answered by ScorpGal 2 · 0⤊ 1⤋
ur supposed to wear protection at all time if u have herpes. no oral or kissing either because u can spread it. And yes if u have any std you are supposed to tell your partner
2007-07-25 10:06:57 · answer #9 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 1⤋
What did your doctor tell you. Why subject your illness onto someone else. Even when the decision is up to them.Speaking of decision let that person decide if they want to be with you(sexually) unprotected.It's your conscience that have to do with your consequences
2007-07-25 04:42:00 · answer #10 · answered by anonymous person 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋