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Should I tell?
I recently started a sexual relationship with someone I care about a great deal. We've had unprotected sex twice, with only a short conversation ("'are u clean?' 'Yes, I'm also on prep.'") prior to having sex. About 6 months ago I discovered that I'd contracted type 2/genital herpes. I've learned a little about the virus, in that, it's most contagious and easiest to pass along during an outbreak, at which point in time, sexual contact should be avoided. I haven't had an outbreak in months, they r not frequent in my case. But I have read there is a small(?) chance the virus can be passed on, even during a "non-outbreak" period. I already feel really bad that I haven't discussed this with my partner, and wouldn't want them to think I knowingly put them in harms way, and didn't tell them. My question is, should I let the person know my situation and give them the option of whether or not they want to continue with me, with caution, and also risk losing them? Or should I continue to be silent, and just avoid sexual contact with them, should any outbreaks occur? Any and all feedback/facts/criticism is welcome.
Thanx in advance.
Thanx in advance.
Would you say that 20-30% is contagiours? I would not use the word contagious as most of the people that pass it are in long term mono relationships where one person is infected. Its something that the other partner should be advised of and let them make the decision if they want to risk it. If they love you it should not matter.
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Thanx so much for your feedback.
Meaning its on the surface without any visible sores (non-outbreak period) 20-30% of the time.
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So are you saying it IS still very contagious during that period of time (non-outbreak) or it isn't?
Hi Yes you should tell her because your research is not accurate in that hsv2 gential sheds about 20-30% of the time. How did you test positive for genital hsv2?
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Thanx for the feedback. How did I test positive? I showed a blister to my doctor and he did a swab test and it came back positive. What do u mean by "it sheds 20-30% of he time"?
And BTW it's a him, not her.
And BTW it's a him, not her.
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