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
Best type of condom?
Q. Which is the best kind of condom? Is it latex or polyurethane? Do they protect against STDs? A datepositive.net member.
A. It is not the type of condom but the way it is used that matters. Properly used, condoms significantly reduce the transmission of STDs.
However, there are skin contacts outside the condom area and I [...]
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 [...]
