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I am dating a man of 2yrs now and we have 1 child toghter and another on the way this April. About 6 months ago I found out i had trichmonia?(std). The doctors gave me Flaygl. I want to know if this is a sexually disease and did my mate contract it by sleeping around and thats how I got it?? I havent been able to trust my boyfriend and I have no sexual desire for him at all. He actually sickens me with the thought of having sex with him because frankly i dont know if he cheated or not and I cant allow myself and my unborn child to be infected with something else. He denies anything ever happened. I care about this man but I cant seem to get past the deciet that i feel was brought into the relationship futher more i dont know if I want to stay with him.
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Answer:
by Georgan Gregg: (05/26/2004)
Your strong feelings about being deceived in an intimate relationship are understandable. Trichomoniasis (or trich, pronounced “trick”) is considered a sexually transmitted disease (STD). However, moist towels, bathing suits, underwear, washcloths & toilet seats can also pass it on. Women can have trich without symptoms, and then later develop symptoms due to stress.
You can reduce your risk of getting trich & other vaginal infections again by being sure to:
Ø Wash your vagina daily with mild soap. Rinse well & pat dry.
Ø Wipe your vagina & anus from front to back.
Ø NOT douche, this can upset the natural balance of the vagina, which leads to infections.
Ø Take antibiotics only when needed. Antibiotics can kill "good" bacteria (which keep the natural balance of your vagina).
Ø Wear cotton or cotton-crotch underpants.
Ø Don't wear tight pants and don't wear panty hose in hot weather.
Ø Always use condoms with a new partner or with multiple partners.
Ø See your doctor if you have any unusual discharge or smell.
The above information may not answer your concerns completely if you have other reasons to doubt your boyfriend’s honesty. Your concern about other STD is reasonable if you can’t trust that your relationship is mutually monogamous. If you continue to have strong feelings of distrust it will be difficult to maintain a loving relationship. Are you able to talk to him openly, honestly, & calmly about your feelings of mistrust? If not, counseling can help you communicate about this thorny issue. Let us know if you need further help resolving your concerns.Reviewed by Sexual Health Editorial Team
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