Disclosing to sexual partners

[Shortcake]

Hey all. I’ve had hsv2 for 2 years now, and I’ve always disclosed to anyone that I potentially wanted to have sex with. But now that I’ve had it for 2 years, I’m just wondering if that’s really necessary? I obviously don’t want to give it to anyone else, but I take Valtrex every day along with vitamins that fight viruses, and always use condoms. If I’m taking all the right precautions do I still need to disclose? I know it’s harder for men to contract hsv2 than it is for women to get it. And I have had sexual partners that I disclosed to that didn’t even care about wearing a condom knowing I have it, and never got it. So I’m just trying to get some advice regarding that. Not like I sleep around all the time with random men, but I do like to have an active sex life. No judgements please, just honest comments. Thank you!

[mr_hopp]

Yes, it's necessary.

(And I applaud you for asking! Because a lot of people have this question and are afraid to ask it.)

Here's why it's necessary: There is always a chance of passing herpes. (Even with proper precautions, avoiding sex during active outbreaks, using condoms and daily suppressive medication, there's a 1% chance per year of a man getting herpes from his herpes-positive partner.) Download the e-book & handouts here to get the handouts and see all the facts: https://www.herpesopportunity.com/lp/ebook 

To get perspective on this, just think if the roles were reversed and you were going to have sex with a guy who had a transmissible STI. Would you want him to disclose to you even if there's a 1% chance of him gifting you with a lil something?