How to Inform a Partner of Donovanosis

Donovanosis is a sexually transmitted disease that is most rampant in underdeveloped countries, but can be found in the United States as well (less than 100 cases a year). It is an infection that usually appears as lesions and is passed through the fecal route or the birth canal and is only mildly contagious. Use these steps to learn how to inform your partner about the condition.

Difficulty: Moderate

Instructions

1. Get the facts. Before you have a conversation with your partner about donovanosis, print a couple of articles on it out. This will help to clear up any immediate judgments or confusion. It will also leave you better prepared to answer any questions he or she may have.

2. Make the time focused. Ask to talk to him when you are both in a calm, open state. Cut out background noise and distractions, such as the television, cell phones or computer. Make sure he understands you have something important to talk about, but don't scare him.

3. Be precise and clinical. Try not to make it too personal until after you have explained the condition, how you got it, what the effects are and the treatment you are undergoing. This should be explained in a rational way in the sense of how it affects the two of you together.

4. Ask him to go to the doctor with you, and let the doctor explain it to him a little better and a little more positively. A doctor's office will also be in a controlled environment in case you are worried about him getting angry.

5. Tell him you need his support. Make sure he understands that this is not something you are doing to him, but rather something that is happening to you. Explain that you would like his support through this time and to know that you are loved and cherished.

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