How is hepatitis C contracted during sexual intercourse?
First, Hep C is NOT an STD. It is a blood borne virus that is only transmittable through blood. It is NOT passed through semen, saliva, sweat, tears, vaginal secretions, or any other bodily fluids. The only way to contract Hep C is to come in DIRECT contact with an infected person’s blood. You cannot contract Hepatitis C by sex alone. There must be blood involved to have any risk of contracting it. Even then, it is a very small percentage. I believe the transmission rate between monogamous couples is around 1-3%. If you are in an exclusive relationship with someone infected with Hep C, they don’t even recommend the use of condoms. That is how hard it is to get Hep C through sex. My mom got Hep C from a blood transfusion in the 1960’s. She’s been married to my dad for 35 years. That is 35 years of unprotected sex, and my dad has NOT contracted it. I got Hepatitis C from my mom when I was born. I have been with my hubby for 6 years now. That’s 6 years of unprotected sex and he has NOT co
