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How do i tell my partner i have herpes?

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Family practice : Just tell him. He should be checked out as well. With treatment you should have normal sex life. There are medications to prevent out breaks.

Answered 9/2/2013

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Herpes: Most people - approximately 67% - who know they have genital herpes tell their partners before having sex with them. What kind of response can you expect when you tell your partner? According to a recent harris survey most people without genital herpes said they would avoid having a relationship with someone who has genital herpes and that they would break up with a partner who has genital herpe.

Answered 8/22/2019

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Honesty : Honesty is the only decent thing. If you care about the other person you must show basic consideration. Genital herpes is common: your partner may already have it. A blood test is often positive in people who did not know they were infected. Type 1 herpes (cold sores on the face) is even more common & results in partial protection against genital herpes. If your partner is already infected you ar.

Answered 10/4/2016

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Dr. Tony Ho answered

Specializes in Internal Medicine

With care: Just as with any other sensitive subject, broach the topic in a private, controlled situation.

Answered 4/5/2013

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