Deciding When and Where to Disclose Your Status
Unless you live in a place with disclosure laws, it’s ultimately your choice whether to share your status, but hiding the truth can lead to relationship troubles down the road, says Jill Blumenthal, MD, an infectious disease specialist at UC San Diego Health. “We also know that people who are able to disclose to partners, to friends, to loved ones, ultimately do better because of social support around the diagnosis.”
There is no “best” way to tell a partner you have HIV, and when and where you disclose your status will likely differ if you’re telling a new or existing partner. With a new partner…
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