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Hi Virgopoly!

 

Oh, this is unfortunately a common worry, but it doesn't have to be! ;)

 

It's all about seeing the risk for what it is. Have you seen the handouts that came with the e-book here? https://herpesopportunity.com/free-ebook-signup.html

 

Even without medication or condoms (and no active outbreak), the risk of passing herpes via asymptomatic viral shedding is only 4%/year. But if you take medication OR condoms, it cuts that number in half, 2%. And if you use both meds & condoms, it's 1%. (There's a 2% chance of dying in a car accident, to put it in perspective.) Now that's not to minimize it and say it won't happen, but what's important is having objective perspective and weighing the risk. It's up to the couple on how they want to move forward around protection and risk.

 

Have you talked with your husband about the facts/risk? If so, what are his thoughts? What does he have to say about all this?

This content is for informational purposes only. This information does not constitute medical advice or diagnosis. I'm not a medical professional, so please take this as friendly peer support. 

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