meeting a man who will want to be with me. I know that i would have to be hosest about my situation and i know i can be with a man with out infecting him by being safe and not having sex when u have out breaks so i donno but i do know i dont want to be alone for something someone else did to me!
2007-07-05 08:07:09 · 15 answers · asked by Anonymous in Health ➔ Diseases & Conditions ➔ STDs
That's a tough break.... sorry.
Condoms will prevent the spread completely.
2007-07-05 08:11:18 · answer #1 · answered by SST 6 · 0⤊ 2⤋
When I got herpes I thought no man would ever want me again. I was wrong, I've told three men and haven't had any negative responses. Contrary to previous answers, condoms don't prevent the spread fully, they only provide 50% protection, you don't always need to use them if that is what you and your partner are ok with. I don't use protection with my boyfriend, we just avoid symptoms. Of course there is still a small risk but he doesn't see it as a big deal.
Among people I have seen on the internet with herpes, the general consensus is that more people are prepared to accept it than not so it isn't that bad.
Half the key is in the telling. Don't make it sound like it is the end of the world, or that you should be taken pity on, because it isn't and that just isn't true. Have information to hand. Most people have little awareness of what herpes is except that it has a huge stigma attached to it, is 'forever' and is painful and horrible, which isn't the case for most people.
Why should you be alone? Don't let it stop you enjoying your life. So many people have herpes, one in four women and one in five men, so you are not alone. There are so many worse things that can happen to you in the great scheme of things. Both I and my sister have it and it hasn't impeded our dating lives at all, she is now married with three children so don't worry, things will be fine.
2007-07-06 07:50:36 · answer #2 · answered by mayflower25 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Yes, there isn't any. Herpes is caused by a virus. Actually, there is little cure for viruses nowadays. The only thing that you can generally do in the case of a viral infection is strengthen the immune system and hope it fights it off. Not with Herpes, the immune system can't win against it. Thus you only get to treat the symptoms. Once you're infected, it stays with you for life. So don't get infected.
Personal experience. I have had genital herpes for over 5 years.
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2016-05-14 22:27:17 · answer #3 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
It's completely possible!
I have had genital herpes for 6+ years. I was with one ex for almost 4 years and I am currently in a 1 and 1/2 year relationship with my current fiance. I also dated several guys between these two relationships and NONE of the guys I dated ever ran away screaming or anything after I told them I have genital herpes. I even met and dated a guy who also had the virus for a little while. Most guys (at least the ones I have met) are completely supportive and nice about it!
MILLIONS of people have genital herpes. It's estimated as much as 1 in 4 women have genital herpes while 1 in 5 men have it. It's actually pretty common! MILLIONS of these people have been in, or are in great relationships! You shouldn't let having herpes interfere with you being happy! There is someone out there who will love you for you and not the virus you have! Good luck!
2007-07-06 15:11:19 · answer #4 · answered by Alli 7 · 1⤊ 0⤋
My dear friend, I know EXACTLY how you feel. My "girlfriend" had herpes from a previous relationship but didn't bother to tell me. I blame MYSELF for trusting her. She wanted to know why things didn't work out, really, she was dumbfounded over our break up. I was LUCKY, I DIDN'T get it! I left her NOT b/c of the herpes, but b/c of the lack of HONESTY! If she had been HONEST when we began to have a physical relationship, I would have been with her still today probably. If not, it would NOT have been b/c of the herpes!! I am attracted to what is in a woman's heart, not on the outside. But her heart, was not honest. She lost a GREAT man. I hope she will learn from her mistake. And yes, I miss her. So my friend, YES, you can find someone and WILL! Contrary to popular belief, not ALL men are pigs! I guess I'm a dying breed. I wish you the VERY BEST OF LUCK and I mean that sincerely! E mail me if you ever need to vent!
2007-07-05 23:15:04 · answer #5 · answered by drew 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
My hubby has HSV2. He wasnt all the straight forward with me about it until he has an outbreak. He had to fess up then. I always wondered why he was so big on protection and all that, but I could tell once he did tell me it was a huge weight off his shoulders. I went and got tested and I dont have it and it has been 2 years now. I love him so much I couldnt even fathom leaving him for such a silly reason. We just stay careful and he takes his Valtrex when he needs to.
2007-07-06 05:19:13 · answer #6 · answered by brandywine840213 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
First off, don't blame yourself. Second, you sound very intelligent and I'd explain to any man that your were going to have a physicall relationship, just like you said it here. But, you CAN infect another person even when not having an outbreak. So, make sure you have him use a condom, and that he is aware of the situation.
2007-07-05 08:12:00 · answer #7 · answered by randy 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
i'm easily terrified and that i've got self assurance so on my own. I purely found out final week that I examined helpful for hsv1 and 2. I even have been with the comparable guy for the previous 10 years and in the final 3 hundred and sixty 5 days found out that he has cheated on me with distinctive women human beings. i'm so scared that i will furnish it to my toddlers by kissing them and them eating with me...i've got self assurance like my total existence has replaced. or maybe however the nurses, my health care professional, and information superhighway sites say that somewhat some human beings have it I nonetheless sense like i'm on my own. My self esteem has dropped and that i've got self assurance like I even have been used up. yet now, My existence is extremely chuffed. speedy appearing assured Herpes treatment?
2016-09-30 23:13:12 · answer #8 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
well it was kind of your fault for getting the std by not having protected sex no body is too blame for ones owns actions likewise i am sure your ex didnt want to get herpies either
any how though of course your going to have to be honest with your next sexual partner and use a prevention method like codoms or abstance to keep your new partner from getting herpes as well
also you can get/spread herpes even when you have no sign of a break out 76% of people got it that way i am sure that your sexual life is not over and you will find a person that is right for and will except you for you and not for what you have
remeber it can be prevented
2007-07-05 08:16:15 · answer #9 · answered by TIFFFANY B 2 · 0⤊ 2⤋
My best piece of advice is don't listen to frank s because he is wrong about condoms stopping transmisson of herpes.
To answer your actual question, of course you will find someone. You have a chronic disease which is actually very common. Educate yourself about your condition and know that things will work out.
2007-07-05 10:41:03 · answer #10 · answered by Katie B 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋
you will meet someone. you need to always and i mean always use a condom you can pass this even when your not having an outbreak. i have a form of herpes just not genital. you need to tell all your potential partners before you hit the sack
2007-07-05 08:11:30 · answer #11 · answered by kleighs mommy 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋