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herpes risk to a third party
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.
Thank you for any feedback, this is really an uncomfortable situation for me.
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.
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
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
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