You can still have relationships and a sex life. You just need to be a little more careful. Dating with the virus is a lot safer than it used to be. New HIV drugs and pre-exposure prophylaxis (PrEP) lessen the chances that you’ll pass HIV to your partner.
Subsequently, how do I deal with being told I have HIV?
Here are some things you can do:
- See your doctor as soon as possible after being diagnosed, even if you don’t feel sick. …
- Ask your doctor how often you should have a check-up. …
- Always use a latex condom during sex.
- Help your body fight infection by not abusing alcohol and by quitting smoking.
- Eat a balanced diet.
One may also ask, how do I tell my girlfriend im HIV positive? Be straightforward and specific. Tell the person that you have HIV instead of saying that you have a chronic disease or virus, Lightfoot says. Then spell out what you want from the person, such as, “I need someone that I can talk to and loves me no matter what, and I hope that person is you.
Just so, when do you disclose HIV status when dating?
Wait until you’re comfortable emotionally before you share the information with others. Be sensitive and patient when sharing your HIV-positive status. You never know for sure how the other person will react. When disclosing to family and friends, be prepared for their questions.