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herpes risk to a third party

by too_shy_4_green, Sep 15, 2007 09:08PM
I am female and my primary partner has herpes, and we are super careful whenever we are together, but I'm wondering about my other partners. Do I have to tell them about this partner or is there  little risk to a third person so I can protect the privacy of my primary partner?

Thank you for any feedback, this is really an uncomfortable situation for me.
Member Comments (3)

by romulus, Sep 15, 2007 09:35PM
yes all your partners are at risk & you should tell everyone.  BTW, you're a ho

by gracefromHHP, Sep 16, 2007 05:44PM
To: too_shy_4_green
I'm sure you've been waiting for a mature response to your question :)

It's totally up to you if you feel it's worthwhile talking to your other partners or not.  Is your primary partner on daily suppressive therapy?  Do you use condoms?  Your risk of contracting the virus is fairly small so personally I don't think it's necessary to tell all your other partners unless you contract it. Do you get tested periodically to see what your herpes status is?  

grace

by romulus, Sep 16, 2007 06:40PM
good grief, this must be why herpes is such an epidemic.  She could have it and unknowingly give it to other people.  It's their own fault I guess because they are sleeping around too.  When you do that, expect to get herpes.
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