"I meet a guy, I really like him, and I want to go home with him. What do I do?" (1:39)
Sex therapist Sari Cooper sketches out a scenario that's familiar to people who are dating with STDs.
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The Vaccine Prevents HPV
And regular Pap smears catch it early
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Dating With STDs
Be honest, but pick the time and place
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Herpes on Campus
Getting info, feeling better
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Top 2 STD Myths
Confusion about STD symptoms and risk
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Share Your Thoughts
If you have an STD, what do you tell your dates and when?
Say you're dating and you have herpes, HPV, HIV, or another STD. How do you tell someone new about it? Sex therapist Sari Cooper says talking straight is really important—explain what you're doing to take care of yourself and protect your sex partners. But think twice before blurting it out if you've both been drinking or the scene feels otherwise outside your control.
The Vaccine Prevents HPVAnd regular Pap smears catch it early
Dating With STDsBe honest, but pick the time and place
Herpes on CampusGetting info, feeling better
Top 2 STD MythsConfusion about STD symptoms and risk
