The main difference between the two is the area of the body that is affected.
Though the virus lies dormant in the body, symptoms can flare up at any momentparticularly during high-stress periods.
In fact, these realities are true for sex with anyonewith or without an STI.

Would you like to schedule time for us to talk about it together?
Suggesting getting tested before a new sexual relationship
I really like where this is going.
What do you think?

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Asking a partner about their sexual health
I want to check in about our health and sex life.
I can share the last time I was tested and results.
Can you share yours with me as well?

Ultimately, I have experienced that people with STIs tend to have better sexual-communication skills than those without.
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