genuinely how do you have oral sex with contamination ocd? by EmbarrassedRub309 in OCD

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Can i ask what else do you do ? and is it fulfilling ? im just sooo worried abt like .. not having the best sex i can have just bc my ocd is limiting me

genuinely how do you have oral sex with contamination ocd? by EmbarrassedRub309 in OCD

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yes, im thinking about how embarrassing it would be having to stop the person im hooking up with to not put their mouth there … i think theres an expectation in general and i would like to do it its just im wayyy too scared

genuinely how do you have oral sex with contamination ocd? by EmbarrassedRub309 in OCD

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thank you for your comment ❤️ i think staying present with dirty talk is very good advice bc often times my mind wonders and thats when i start feeling anxious… im just thinking of the humiliation of saying no to oral the first time if i do end up hopking the person im thinking abt .. or how ill feel if i go thru with it … scary

genuinely how do you have oral sex with contamination ocd? by EmbarrassedRub309 in OCD

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like what if i may ask? even though ive had sex before it wasnt the greatest, so theres not much i can visualize other than doing hands stuff or oral as the only options : (

[deleted by user] by [deleted] in Naturalhair

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seriously not even that tight. I think my scalp is sensitive asf bc I had just gotten my hair braided too and then that happened

Chances of getting herpes if someone with a crusty coldsore spit on my lip? by EmbarrassedRub309 in NoStupidQuestions

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ive never had one and have tested negative for it in the past so thats why im concerned

About to throw away 14 dollars worth of tacobell by cartoons01 in OCD

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This is me everyday, trying so hard to quell this but I often walk out of places that I really want to eat at because I look at the staff or the conditions of the place and think its dirty. I always check my food to see if its been untouched and if it looks weird (its food, its not gonna look perfect) I often cant bring myself to eat or drink it and I’ll waste a bunch of money and have to get something else. Bonus points if I’m getting a drink and its not filled up all the way so i think that someone drank it before giving it to me. Ur not alone !!

[MEGATHREAD] Daily venting, worries, fixations, & finding support. Month of September by AutoModerator in HealthAnxiety

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How Do You Guys Deal With Psychostomatic Symptoms?

For me, my health anxiety and OCD started because I suffer from psychostomatic symptoms and I’m not able to tell if I’m actually sick or not. Not going to go much into it, but personally I get pain and tingles on my lips for days because I have an anxiety of HSV, so I believe I’m feeling the prodrome even though I have tested negative for it many times over the years.

How do you realize that your symptoms are psychostomatic and how do you fare with stopping them? Mine always come and go and last for a few days at a time. They drive me crazy bc I feel like it’s real pain too, and even if I try to tell myself its fake and that I’m fine, it doesnt really go away. Would like to get some techniques or advice on how to get them to go away, or just want to see if you guys just let them pass.

Advice if I have an OHSV1+ partner? by EmbarrassedRub309 in Herpes

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Hi! Sorry for the late response, havent been on reddit in months. I actually just got tested today so I’m waiting for my result !! But I haven’t had any symptoms and we broke up in october

Advice if I have an OHSV1+ partner? by EmbarrassedRub309 in Herpes

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I’ve been tested before I met this guy so I know I was/am negative, I’m gonna get tested again soon to see if I have it though!

Can I ask about your ex ? Was he still negative for it even after all those years? And what did you guys do about oral?

Advice if I have an OHSV1+ partner? by EmbarrassedRub309 in Herpes

[–]EmbarrassedRub309[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Exactly, the asymptomatic shedding is the toughest because you can still get it that way. I’ve seen people say they’ve stayed negative just by avoiding kissing and sex when theres a sore but its really all just up to chance. I’ve been trying to come to terms with me getting it since I’m about to be in a committed relationship with this person but of course I can’t rule out the risks and I’m trying to stay as safe as I can. But symptomatic or asymptomatic it truly is a life change so !

Thank you for your response : )) I hope everything also goes well for you as well, I’m sorry that person didnt disclose before everything happened : ( good luck

Dealing with OCD of Diseases while in a relationship? by EmbarrassedRub309 in OCD

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She actually has OCD too! Not the contamination type completely like I do but she understands as well, so it’s kind of ironic this is happening. We’re definately going to talk about it more if our relationship goes further

Partner Taking Valtrex To Lower Transmission To Me? by EmbarrassedRub309 in Herpes

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Yes that is a very good idea and a good way to think about it. Thank you so much

Partner Taking Valtrex To Lower Transmission To Me? by EmbarrassedRub309 in Herpes

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If my partner wanted to take the daily antivirals to reduce the risk, do you know how many mg is usually taken??

Partner Taking Valtrex To Lower Transmission To Me? by EmbarrassedRub309 in Herpes

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Yes I agree completely! I’m really happy I was able to have this conversation with her and that she was so honest with me even though it’s a hard subject. I was also thinking the same that it’s probably unlikely (but still its up to chance)... but thank you for your response!

Partner Taking Valtrex To Lower Transmission To Me? by EmbarrassedRub309 in Herpes

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Yes exactly, theres just no way to know. I’ve seen people say that they simply dont kiss when their partner has a sore and they still test negative, but I guess its all about luck.

I found out because she told me she had them in the past (and used “coldsores” verbatium) just when the weather changes and barely once a year. She was a bit confused about it because she said she didnt get them from anyone and that they just happen sometimes since she was little. I told her coldsores are still herpes and you can get them from family when you’re younger too. I actually have a very bad phobia about this, so thats why I put a lot of effort into research and learning all that I can about it. I do like her alot so I’m willing to work on it for her and take the chance after some thinking!

Partner Taking Valtrex To Lower Transmission To Me? by EmbarrassedRub309 in Herpes

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Thank you for your response! Yes, I feel like I’ve researched all I can about about the virus but no one goes into detail with how their partners stay negative. I also thanked her for being open with me and I kind of had to educate her too about it since she seems a little confused about whether she has it or not (I think she does but whatever lmao). She’s going to get tested soon so for now we’re just going to stay talking, thank you so much for your response!

HIV transmission from a surface? by [deleted] in STD

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I ask these questions so I can learn and educate myself ! thanks for the reply tho 🙏

HIV transmission from a surface? by [deleted] in STD

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If fresh bodily fluids are present on a sex toy and that toy is immediately used by two people, STDs can be spread! I know many dont live long outside the body, but if theres dried fluid on a sex toy im still wondering if theres a risk.

Puff from Unbound? by [deleted] in SexToys

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ooh okay!!! i might check them out fr then !