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Throwaway. I feel ridiculous posting this but maybe someone can offer advice.

I have been in serious relationships for the majority of my adult life. I'm finally really enjoying being single but not so much enjoying the lack of action. I have never had one before I think a fwb/casual relationship would be awesome right now. 

Trouble is, I am paranoid about catching an STI but in particular herpes because 1. Many don't know they have it 2. It can easily be caught even with condoms 3. It is incurable. 

I think I am more afraid of the stigma of having it than the condition itself. I fear that catching it will make it really, really hard to find a relationship later on. 

I've been browsing on a dating app and have found someone I'm attracted to that might be a great fit for what I'm looking for right now, but I'm not sure how to handle my fear or mitigate my risk other than asking them if they have anything/have been tested. Would it be insane to ask a potential fwb to get a blood test? Where I'm from the blood tests for herpes are not even done as part of regular screening. Should I insist on no genital contact unless a condom or underwear is between us? People have casual sex all the time.... am I being too paranoid here?

Any advice would be appreciated. Thanks!
<bot>: Interested in starting a fwb relationship with someone from a dating app but paranoid about catching an STI, herpes in particular.