sexual partners

[hcvpositive]

I was diagnosed HCV positive 5 months ago.  I have been celebate since that time but am considering sexual contact with a partner.  My doctor told me that even open mouthed kissing could transmit HEP C.  How easily can a woman pass HCV to a man?  If I have no open wounds and no bleeding, what are the chances of passing HCV to a sexual partner either through intercourse or kissing?  I'm feeling pretty hopeless about the possibility of ever having a partner again and the fact that my doctor said that I could pass the virus by kissing really has me depressed.  If this is true, then couldn't the virus be passed by allowing someone to drink from the same glass, or eat from my plate?

[honey11]

LOL Cquest and Beamish!

Can you get this monster from kissing? Probably no but,,,,if both partners had gum disease,,,both bleeding,,,,yep that could definitely be possible.  I would be careful being woman during menstrual cycles,,,,again very low percent but if the man had a cut,,,that could be a set up for disaster!

[honey11]

LOL Well,,,that was short and sweet!

[can-do-man]

Maybe one of you guys or somebody else thats finished tx. could help out shadyoak down below.

Q: Monday Threads - nygirl 01/09/2006

[cougareyes]

I just think the whole thing about monogamous sex is that is the only way they can keep a control group. Once they get a couple where one is pos. and one is neg. and rule out all the risk factors. Then conclude the only thing these two risk together is sex. Otherwise they can't really determine how a person may catch it, and I guess a more promiscuest(?)person may take a little more risk. I know I did. Peace

[hcvpositive]

I just know that I do not want to be celibate forever!  I also do not want the world to know I tested positive either.  It could really put a damper on a relationship in the early stages.  I got some hopeful information here today.  I'm still really afraid to be intimate with anyone.  The thought of never being able to be intimate or even be kissed again is a very desolate and lonely feeling.

[Forseegood]

I for one feel that you are really out of line speaking like this to a newcomer with a valid question...I hope the forum managers see this last post and deal with all your incarnations of that's the case....