When starting a new relationship, you have to navigate a lot of twists and turns. How much do you tell your family or ex-lovers, or what you want from a relationship? And many of you may need to figure out how to make it work.
Remember you are not alone. According to Relationship Prevention, almost 1 million people have started dating, and 1 in 2 sexually active people have experienced a fling. This is real.
Though we are slowly starting to break down the stigma around relationships, there is still a huge lack of education and a lot of confusion that comes with relationships, but in most cases, having an STI is not all that bad. It’s a big deal. You should not feel embarrassed or uncomfortable when approaching a new partner. As long as you are upfront about your situation, no major changes should occur.
Since information is power, here’s how to tell your new partner about your relationship: First, choose the right time for this conversation. You may not want to cut the conversation short when you’re both naked and about to have sex. If you’re completely comfortable with this person and think this is the perfect moment for you, I’m not here to tell you how to live your life. But in general, it’s probably best to mention it when you have time to talk about it properly.
You may be perfectly happy in your relationship and understand that it works just like any other infection, and that’s great. But if you feel nervous or embarrassed, remember that there’s nothing to be ashamed of. As we said before, relationship problems are really common, and more common than most people think. It’s helpful to remember this, so keep it in mind.
Try to keep the conversation open and objective, if possible. It’s just something you need to make your partner aware of, and it’s not something you need to apologize for
