Having a sexually transmitted disease (STD) might feel like the end of the world, but we assure you it isn’t.
Positivesingles.com is a haven of interaction where you can meet others living with STDs and form meaningful connections. We aim to preach the gospel that STD does not define who you are. As a trusted platform since 2001, we have been helping millions of individuals with STDs find love and can do the same for you and then some.
Below are eight essential tips for STD dating.
1. Practice Safe Sex, Reduce the Risk of Transmission
Taking precautions through practising safe sex helps to prevent transmitting the infection to your partner.
The most trusted remedy for safe sex is using condoms, which are available for both males and females. They are the most effective barrier against the spread of STIs.
2. Educate Your Partner
STD is a wide topic that encompasses diseases such as Herpes, Chlamydia, Hepatitis B&C, HIV, Genital Warts, Gonorrhoea, Syphilis and Trichomoniasis.
It’s your responsibility to educate your partner about your sexual health so that you can navigate your relationship safely.
The context could include the symptoms of the STD, the transmission, treatment and prevention and whether or not it is curable.
Remember that PositiveSingles is the best online community to meet and interact with singles with STDs like you. You don’t have to feel alone in the world anymore.
3. Get Your Partner Tested Regularly
Regular testing is mandatory for partners dealing with STDs. With many healthcare checks, it can be confusing to know which ones to go for. Luckily your healthcare professional can help by asking questions about your sexual past to know the best tests to recommend.
The common tests include:
Physical Exam- It checks for visible signs of STI like Herpes or genital warts.
Urine Test- This check often detects Gonorrhoea or Chlamydia.
Cheek Swab- It often detects Chlamydia, Gonorrhoea, Herpes, Syphilis and Trichomoniasis.
Blood Screening- They are the most thorough STD detectors and can test for HIV, Herpes, Hepatitis B and Syphilis.
4. Be Honest, Be Who You Are
While honesty is crucial for any relationship to last, it’s even more important when dealing with STDs. Coming out clean about your health condition early in the relationship could make your partner trust you more.
Sharing such vulnerable information about yourself shows that you trust the other party with sensitive details. As a result, both of you feel safe in the relationship. Honesty also comes with acceptance and therefore increased well-being.
Having STD doesn’t change who you are. It only changes how you navigate your life and your intimate relationship. So you can still enjoy a happy and fulfilled relationship while with STD. The trick is to practice honesty and acceptance.
PositiveSingles does not force anyone to reveal information they are not comfortable with. Furthermore, all sensitive data is kept private and anonymous until you decide to disclose it.
5. Be Relaxed
Once you take all the necessary steps to ensure you and your partner are properly managing the infection, you can relax and enjoy a happy and healthy relationship.
Relaxation also enhances your emotional wellness to tackle the day-to-day challenges of a relationship. STD doesn’t define your partnership, and at the end of the day, you still have to deal with the issues that come with any normal relationship. You need a sound mind to handle them, so be relaxed.
6. Join an STD Support Group
STD support groups help to overcome the fear and stigma associated with the illness. From them, you learn about others’ experiences, form new friendships and establish meaningful connections. So you don’t feel alone and neglected.
Joining an STD support group also assists you to learn more about living with the condition, how to manage it while in a sexual relationship and overall STD awareness.
Have you been searching for an STD support group? PositiveSingles is one of the best there is. There’s an incredible non-judgemental community ready to give you all the love and support needed to enhance your well-being.
7. Make a Positive Profile
Sign up with positivesingles.com and create your positive profile to start interacting with other singles like you.
Our platform hosts over 2 million monthly conversations and has more than 60,000 dating success stories since its formation.
8. Take Enough Time to Let the STD Relationship Develop Naturally
Most importantly, after you’ve taken all precautions to have a healthy STD relationship, you need only give it time and let things flow naturally.
At first, it might feel burdensome- You might feel as though you’re asking too much from your partner. But if they choose to be with you despite the STD, then you needn’t worry because it is their choice and you didn’t force them.
So, take your mind off the STD and focus on building a long-lasting relationship. You’ve got this!
