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LoginYour web browser is no longer supported. To improve your experience update it here. News National. How two Aussie women with genital herpes deal with stigma of STI. Tweet Facebook Mail.
Genital herpes is a common virus infection that affects about one in 8 Australian adults. However, many people with genital herpes have no symptoms or have not recognised their symptoms as herpes infection. Genital herpes is a sexually transmitted infection STI , and your chance of contracting it does increase with the number of sexual partners you have had in your life. However, you can catch it even if you have had just one or two sexual partners. In contrast to other STIs, the genital herpes virus persists in the body indefinitely and can be transmitted for many years, perhaps for life. This is because the condom may not cover all sites where the virus is being shed, or it may not remain in place during sex or it may break.
I recently broke up with my long-term girlfriend, and have been struggling to talk about my status with new partners. I feel really embarrassed and ashamed to bring it up, and because of the anxiety around the conversation, I have stopped having sex altogether. I want a fulfilling dating and sex life again. How can I bring up my status without it being awkward?
Receiving a diagnosis of herpes can be really difficult and pretty scary. There are probably a million thoughts running through your head, from how you can manage it and even the logistics around dating with herpes. But, you might be wondering how to broach the topic of herpes with your past partners, a current partner, or even a new partner. Luckily, we've got a bunch of tips and tricks about navigating these tricky conversations and setting the record straight about the herpes virus and what treatment options are out there to reduce outbreaks and alleviate your symptoms.
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6/28/2024
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