I have Hepatitus B

[2inthemood4u2]

My wife and I are excited about getting started in the Lifestyle. We've both been fantasizing about it for many years and think that we have finally decided to get started.

Now that we've made the decision, I want to go about things the right way with respect to my Hepatitus B - being up front about it with our couples partners, taking the right precautions and establishing boundaries so nobodys health is impacted.

Here is what I understand so far:

1) my wife, an ex-nurse, was vacinated long ago so we've never had to worry about it being transmitted to her.
2) if our partners have the vaccination, we don't have to worry about it being transmitted to them.
3) we need to tell every couple we pair up with about it so there are no surprises and we are all in agreement about safe boundaries.
4) condoms for oral, vaginal or anal sex.

Questions:

1) is it acceptable for us to be in the lifestyle if we are upfront about it to everyone?
2) I enjoy giving oral sex; will the female need a condom?
3) where should we draw boundaries for what's safe and what isn't?
4) should we include the Hep B information in our on-line profiles?

Any thoughts, suggestions, perspective would be appreciated.

Thank you.

[lovedoctor]

So do you have chronic/active, and have you had antiviral therapy?

I've had the vaccinations, am positive for immunity, and am in healthcare, but I would not consider swinging with someone who has Hep B. Even with the protection I have in my bloodstream and the barriers you spoke of, I just would not be willing to risk it.

If you are going to swing, I would definately list in your profile that you have Hep B and what stage you are in. Don't wait to bring it up when you meet people.

Please go talk to your doctor about your questions. That is where your conversation regarding your disease needs to start.

[sexyshelby]

I have to agree with lovedoctor on this one. Even though I have had the vaccinations (twice actually) I would not feel comfortable swinging with someone who has Hep B. For me, it's not worth the risk.

That being said, I would suggest that you list it on your profile and be upfront with people about it.

Talk to your doctor about what precautions you should take.

~SS

[2inthemood4u2]

I will be going in for my annual physical on Monday and I will discuss this with my doctor in more detail. I've known about it for ten years and so far, there have been no outward symptoms and I've never had to take any medication or undergo any antiviral therapy. During my doctor's visit, I will also confirm that my wife is in no danger since she's been vaccinated and find out if she needs additional vaccinations over her lifetime or if one is enough.

I agree about posting this information in any profile and going further than that by stating that we would prefer to swing only with couples who have been vaccinated. Any thoughts or opinions on that?

Thank you so much for the advice.

[lovedoctor]

You need to ask the doctor to do a viral load. If that's negligible, then you should be pretty safe with protection as long as you get tested regularly and TELL ALL YOUR PARTNERS before having sex that you have Hep B.

Good luck.