Is it ok not to disclose herpes
Is it ok not to disclose herpes? No, you are generally not legally required to tell someone you have herpes. But you should always inform a sexual partner BEFORE intercourse happens that you have an STD like herpes.
If you knowingly engage in sexual activity with that person, you could face criminal and civil penalties for failing to tell the person you have herpes.
If you have sex with another person knowing you have herpes or another STD, you could be sued for damages if you do not tell the person about the disease before sex.
We all have a duty to avoid causing harm or unreasonable risk of harm to others.
Not to disclose herpes? What your partner will think of it?
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My now fiance, didn't tell me before we had sex that he has herpes, now I unwillingly have herpes. If he would have told me before hand I wouldn't of had sex with him and wouldn't have been forced to be engaged to him, and spend the rest of my life with herpes.
It may be an uncomfortable conversation to have with someone, it is not easy to tell someone you have herpes, but don't ruin someone elses life because you are selfish and want a nut. No one signs up to get herpes.
Is it ok not to disclose herpes? I think the answer is a definite "NO"! Knowing when to divulge the information is more difficult. I would suggest prior to being sexually involved with someone or perhaps even if you or the other person are becoming close and something may happen soon. Everyone deserves the right to make a decision about their own healthcare. I think that not divulging this information is immoral, unethical, disrespectful and immature. Even if no one gave you the option, you may be a better person.
Should you tell your partner? Yes. Is it ok not to disclose herpes? No. Your partner should be able to make an informed decision about whether or not s/he is willing to take any risks of catching it. After all, it is their body, and it is their decision if they want to take risks.
You Must you tell your partner? Absolutely not. As long as you do not intentionally infect your partner, you should not experience any legal repercussions.
Is it ok not to disclose herpes? From an informed consent perspective, the short answer is NO. HSV can be a big problem for many people, and I don't think that any human being will want to harm someone he/she cares about.
I say that with full acknowledgment and compassion for the challenges often met by folks who are herpes positive, due to herpes stigma (especially genital).
Not to disclose herpes? Worry about potential rejection?
So why wouldn't someone who is herpes positive want to let a potential partner know this might be a risk of some sexual activities they share? Well, because there is A LOT of herpes stigma! Arguably more stigma than any other STI in some ways (of course this is intersectional, different people face different types of stigma). With that stigma, comes rejection.
If the reason you're hesitant to disclose is because of potential rejection - I feel you, that's tough. But rejection is part of life, it can hurt if we take it personally, but we always bounce back.
We invite you to explore if there is something unique for you with the fear of rejection you are facing by disclosing a positive STI status.
Is it connected to your self-worth? Is the fear your own internalized herpes stigma? Ultimately, regardless of your fears, any potential partner with whom you are doing activities at risk for transmission, ideally will be given the ability to make an informed decision about their body and their health.
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Rejected because of herpes: Herpes can help you
It gets better. Something good about herpes is that it can help you reevaluate things in life. For for people with herpes, it made some of them realize that they are actually happier on their own anyway.
If people won't accept you for something that is manageable, then, they aren't worth it.
Regardless of how you decide to find your happiness, you can rest assured that you're a good, honest person even when it's not convenient or easy. Thanks for being that way, you deserve better.
I've always believed that life is one big adventure. You may not have one thing, but, it doesn't mean that you can't have everything else. No romance in your life? Doesn't mean you don't have love. I look at my family and my friends. My love for them and the love they have for me is enough.
If you are rejected because of herpes, try looking around you and seeing how loved you are regardless of a lack of a love life. Also, this might be hard to believe, but there were people out there who would rather be in our shoes, herpes and all.
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Join and meet nearby people with herpes, browse profiles and chat now!