Hi there! I am sorry that you are going through this. Don't feel alone. I've been single for 5 years as well and have a real hard time trying to explain the disease and or finding someone who actually understands what it is. Most people think acne is from poor hygiene which is not at all what HS is. You'll find the right person who will love you for you and who educates themselves with what the disease and what it really is.🙂 If I have hope, I'm sending you the same. There are still good people in this world. We just haven't met or bumped into them just yet. 😀🥰

I think when you feel the relationship is serious enough, you just share the information with the other person

Hi Nichol, I doubt you want to hear my response but it’s a choice. I have been non intimate for about 7 years. 🫤😳🫣
I tried hiding it but we all kno no matter how hard we try , things just pop up. So instead of being made to feel dirty, or less than I chose to be alone. I do however miss the intimacy but not the sex. You are a lot younger than me so I’m quite sure if you find The Right Person you will kno.
Hugs 🥰😘

I completely understand though. I've had sex once in the past 5 years. I don't necessarily miss the sex as I've went so long without it I've kind of lost that drive or need. But I definitely miss the intimacy part of being with someone. The odor alone makes me not even want to hug someone as I worry they can smell it too. Let alone explaining scaring or current flare ups.
I appreciate you responding with positivity to my future possibilities. I hope we both can find that intimacy we both miss