Q. It took me a long time to realise something was wrong and after getting tested I learned I had trich.
Are there risks because it was left untreated for so long? – A datepositive.net member.
A. Trichomonas is easily treated and does not cause long term damage – there should be no problem arising from the [...]
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Risks of trichomonas
Transmit herpes without symptoms?
Q. I have started seeing someone who does not have herpes (I do). He is unsure about us sleeping together and to be honest I don’t blame him.
I don’t want to pressure him. I had one outbreak and that was it. If I had warning symptoms of a future outbreak or another outbreak we would [...]
Herpes transmission
Q. Can a person get hsv2 from someone who has it but has no symptoms? – A Datepositive.net member.
A. Yes. You can shed virus between attacks, and women in particular may have non-visible internal lesions.
This is called Asymptomatic Transmission. Herpes simplex infections are often spread by people who don’t know they are infected. These people [...]
Reducing risk of partner getting herpes
Q. I am just starting to see someone who does not have herpes. I’ve told him I have herpes and he has been ok.
We have not had sex as yet. I want to know what can we do to reduce the risk of him getting infected when we make love.
Also, can we have a bath [...]
Introducing Ask the Doctor
Datepositive introduces a new feature, Ask the Doctor.
Dr Laurence Gerlis, MA, MB, B Chir (Cantab), MRCP (UK), FFPM will answer three to four questions a month about sexual health issues from both members and non-members of our site.
This is a completely anonymous and confidential service. You do not have to identify yourself at all.
