I'm always honest, I just tell them the last time I got tested but that I have a condition where sometimes I get sores that look really bas but aren't an std. Most people without hs is they have ever shaved understand what folliculitis is, so it's not like they should have no idea that sores exist without it being an sti. I'm single but go on a lot of dates that come home w me sometimes. I just try to be straightforward about getting tested, let them know these are confirmed skin condition not contagious. and if they aren't comfortable with it because they don't trust me then fine, and if they're not emotionally mature enough to deal with the fact their partner has a skin condition then they can fck off tbh and u dodged a bullet

I’m having a similar issue. I use bandages and try different positions. If it’s too inflamed I would wait a couple days and try again. My husband understand how painful sex can be but it’s hard feeling like sometimes you can’t please your spouse. I pray and keep going. If that causes problems then it wasn’t meant to be. Honesty is best.

I understand fully, what I do is buy extra large wound bandages add an additional padding from the pharmacy and change often. I always shower twice a day at minimum.

I too am worried about HS and dating and intimacy. I'm female and have the same concerns about how to have a conversation about this if I get into another relationship. This is one of a few reasons why I have avoided dating for fear of how to handle the situation should it get romantic. I'm new to my diagnosis. For now, clothes stay on and if a guy really wants a relationship with me, he can wait till I'm ready to discuss the topic and be patient. No one has seen me naked other than my doctors in the last 5 years. I hope others on here offer advice because I am curious how others deal with intimacy and HS