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SEXUAL COMMUNICATION: THE CHALLENGE OF DISCUSSING A CHRONIC INFECTION WITH A NEW PARTNER

The challenge of discussing a chronic infection with a new partner can seem overwhelming. Some people decide that they don’t want to discuss the topic—ever—but there are two good reasons for bringing the topic up before becoming intimate. First, most potential partners respond favorably and are glad you cared enough about them to be honest. Few people decide not to pursue a relationship because of this one issue. Second, if partners are not told and later find out, or are told after becoming intimate, they may feel betrayed. Trust can be lost. Telling before you become intimate also allows you both to deal with the issue as a couple, rather than putting all the responsibility for preventing transmission on the person who has the infection. Honest discussion often allows people to develop a more intimate relationship. You may encounter a partner who does not respond favorably, and this can be painful. Consider in advance how you will take care of yourself if you get a negative response.

Before you discuss issues of sexual health and become intimate with a new partner—whether or not part of the discussion involves sharing information about a chronic STD—it is a good idea to establish the groundwork for a relationship first. As you get to know the person better, you may find that you don’t want to pursue the relationship any further, and you don’t want to have sex with that person. In that case, you may have discussed these issues unnecessarily If you get to know a person before becoming sexually intimate, it will be easier to tell the person about your STD. Don’t put off discussing this until the heat of the moment, however, because your partner will need time to process the information. Telling him or her as you are about to become intimate can be very awkward.

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