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Physical Health Sexually Transmitted Infections
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I guess there's no point in speculating what will occur in my relationship until his test comes back. He says condoms aren't enough protection for him. The waiting is so hard. Passion has been number 1 in our relationship until now. It's very traumatic for me. Has anyone received any % on the suppressant drugs with condoms? They seem like they have harsh side effects.

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Daily suppressive therapy of antiviral medication reduces transmission rates by 48%.
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Condoms reduce transmission rates by another 30-50%.
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Awareness of prodrome helps to protect that much more so sex can be voided
during such sensations.

http://herpesopportunity.com/downloads/herpes-opportunity-disclosure-handout.pdf

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@a_survivor can you comment on both ofy lost I just put up

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So with both it maybe 80-90% safe?

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@Brendakayh : by partaking in all 3 suggestions, you will be as safe as possible. i have dated a few before marriage and never passed it.

Awareness of your body’s signs is of the utmost importance as well, although knowing your body’s signs take time…

I’ve had HSV for 30 yrs now…

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no sense in waking up a dragon... let it sleep...

focus on yourself and let's move forward!

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I’m just finding it so hard right now, I know it may get easier. Every time I think about it I just cry. I feel unwanted, I’m sure that’s a common feeling. My bf says I want you, I love you, but I’m just not comfortable with the risk. I find that so devastating. We will find out Mon or Tues his results. I can’t imagine after near 1,000 times of being intimate that he won’t have it.

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A false negative and a false positive are very common with herpes test

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@Super person so I should get a blood test?

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I've never heard of a dr. not recommending testing. According to stats posted above only 16% of Americans have it.

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My research came up with 65% of the pop. Carrying the antigen and only about 15% actually having an outbreak. Verbally authenticcated thru multiple doctors.

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Does everybody here no what an antigen is?

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How do ya tell someone ya have herpes without loosing that friendship

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There's no way to telling someone you just have to believe and trust that person will accept you and not tell your buisness. If you feel like this is someone you can trust go for it but really is no ones buisness but yours.