Dating someone with hepatitis

Can I date with hepatitis B?

Dating is a recurring topic on the Hepatitis B Information and Support List, and for good reason. Many think having a chronic (infectious) illness like hepatitis B makes them less than worthy of love and a normal life with a romantic partner.

Should I date someone with hepatitis C (HCV)?

A person dating someone with HCV may need to take certain precautions to prevent contracting the virus. Hepatitis C is an inflammation of the liver that happens after infection with HCV. A person who has HCV may not know they have it, as it can cause mild symptoms or none at all.

Can herpes affect your dating life?

Right now, there’s no cure for herpes. This means that if you contract HSV-1 or HSV-2, the virus will remain in your body for the rest of your life, or until a cure is discovered. Finding this out can be devastating news, especially from the perspective of your dating and romantic life.

Can hepatitis be transmitted sexually?

Viral hepatitis from hepatitis A, B, and C can be transmitted from person to person through sexual contact. Hepatitis B and hepatitis C are considered by the U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention to be sexually transmitted diseases (STDs), so practicing safe sex is essential.

Can viral hepatitis be transmitted through sexual contact?

Some types of viral hepatitis can be transmitted through sexual contact, in addition to being transmitted via other routes. Each type of hepatitis virus has a different risk of being transmitted through sex.

Can you get Hepatitis C from sex?

And although sexual contact isn’t the most common way a person gets hepatitis C, it can happen. It’s important that you ask your sexual partners to be tested regularly and to practice safe sex by properly using protection, such as condoms. Regular testing and practicing safe sex will help keep you and your sexual partners safe and healthy.

Can you get Hepatitis B from an STD?

Hepatitis B is easily transmitted through sexual activity. Sexual contact is the most common way hepatitis B is spread in the United States. Among adults seeking treatment in STD clinics, as many as 10%–40% have evidence of past or current hepatitis B virus infection.

Which sexual behaviours increase the risk of hepatitis C virus (HCV) transmission?

Sexual behaviours that increase the potential for exposure to blood heighten the possibility of transmitting HCV: the risk to men who have sex with men (MSM) and other people who might have unprotected anal sex is higher than to the general population. Other sexual behaviours which can increase the potential for exposure to blood are listed below.