Gayatri Sharma Gayatri Sharma Asked 5 months ago

Can you get hepatitis c from sex?

My college friends were talking about safe practices and STIs, and someone mentioned hepatitis C. I wanted to understand better, can you really get hepatitis C through sexual contact?

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Kriti Joshi Kriti Joshi Joined Mar 2026 5 months ago
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I completely panicked when my partner's routine test showed some liver fluctuations. But our doctor reassured us that Hep C sexual transmission is actually very low among monogamous couples. Using protection makes the risk almost zero, so try to stay calm.

Amit Saxena Amit Saxena Joined May 2026 5 months ago

I have been stressing about this so much lately. Is it really that common to get it from sex? From what I read, the risk is low but it still makes me so nervous every time.

Anjali Patil Anjali Patil Joined Feb 2026 5 months ago

Hey, it is possible but quite rare unless there is blood exposure during the act. Just use barrier protection like condoms to stay safe. It is a very simple way to protect yourself and your partner.

Shrikant Deshpande Shrikant Deshpande Joined Mar 2026 5 months ago

Haan na, people often get confused about this. Blood contact is the main thing, sex without protection only has a low risk unless there are cuts. Safely raho and use condoms, tension nahi lene ka.

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Rajesh Nair Rajesh Nair Joined May 2026 5 months ago

While the risk is low, it is definitely not zero, especially if there are sores or multiple partners. It is always better to get a complete STD panel and Hep C screening done for safety. Don't leave it to luck.

Ishaan Mehta Ishaan Mehta Joined Apr 2026 5 months ago

I track all my health vitals on apps, and staying updated on sexual health is super important too. Yes, it can transmit through sex if blood is involved, though it is rare. Just use protection and log your routine health checkups every year.

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