SkyrimIsForTheNerds t1_j1qfht6 wrote
There are a couple of ways you can move forward from this. One is to be taking medications to reduce the likelihood that you could spread it to a partner, be honest and upfront about your status, and let them make the decision of whether the risk is worth it to them. You also could look into dating other people who already have HPV and HSV (I hope you had the others treated).
Both of those viruses are far more common than people think, as many people either never have any symptoms or eventually expel it from their system.
Be honest about your sexual inexperience with a potential partner too. The right person will be patient and willing to teach or learn with you.
There are a lot of people who are in your shoes, whether their first time was consensual or not. It is not a death sentence for your romantic prospects unless you make it so.
harvard_haverford t1_j2awpz4 wrote
Actually, yeah, I was lying about the diagnosis part. I have tested negative for every STD, 3 months out. That being said, I haven't had the courage to ask for a herpes test. I've never gotten herpes symptoms, but I'm afraid I might be an asymptomatic carrier. Had to break up with my gf bc of the slight chance I actually am. Before the condom breaking, it didn't even cross my mind that I might get an STD.
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