If you thought farting in front of your date was awkward, wait until you have to try telling them that you have an STD. Could there be anything scarier than telling the truth about your condition?
Sure, it happens a lot. Many people around the world have STD’s but it’s not something we like to talk about. We brush under the table like it will never happen to us, but the truth is that it’s happening and you could meet and fall in-love with someone who has an STD. How would you react?
Many would run away, while others would take the mature approach.
That said, telling your date that you have an STD is never easy. But that doesn’t mean you can’t enjoy a normal and fulfilling dating life ever again.
Firstly, when it comes to dating and having an STD, you need to analyze how serious your condition is. Do you have a curable STD or a permanent one? If your STD is curable, then you don’t even need to bother telling your date about it. Just wait until you’re cured until you start having sex again. Mentioning it to your date will cause unnecessary alarm and panic that you want to avoid. Furthermore, he/she may judge unfairly. If your date really wants to get frisky while you’re still undergoing treatment, just tell them you are choosing to wait until you know each other better. If he/she doesn’t accept this then you probably don’t want to be dating in the first place.
Your situation becomes far more complicated if you have an incurable condition like HIV/AIDS, Hepatitis B and Herpes. But don’t lose hope. Start dating like you normally would, and wait for the appropriate time to spill the beans. You don’t want to wait too long because that would just be unfair, its something you definitely want to get out of the way by third or fourth date (or when you feel like it’s starting to get serious).
Remember, there are plenty of online dating sites that help people with STD’s find love. It’s just one of the beautiful things about the internet! So don’t panic, you will find love and you don’t need to live your life in fear of sex and telling others about your status.