I’m a 20 year old woman with an abnormal pal result of LSIL cells, which are precancerous cervical cells. In the interim, until I recover fully in 2-3 years, I don’t feel safe having sex because it might worsen my condition. I already haven’t had sex in the past year, but I’m planning to date again soon when I move to a new city.
My romantic relationships were always sexual so I don’t know how to address this to new people I’m dating or if it’ll be received well, because many people see a relationship without sex as just a friendship. Would men understand my abstinence for health reasons?