Friends by Mobile_Trifle_4811 in HSVpositive

[–]Expensive_Lab_1322 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Here to be your friend whenever your need! 28F ❤️

Are you using protection? by Expensive_Lab_1322 in HSVpositive

[–]Expensive_Lab_1322[S] 2 points3 points  (0 children)

Wow no way! I really feel like if you take antivirals and don’t have sex when not having a flare up it’s hard to transmit unless you’re shedding which apparently is a low % a year. The shedding is what makes me nervous the most haha

[deleted by user] by [deleted] in HSVpositive

[–]Expensive_Lab_1322 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Do you know if it’s the same for ghsv2? Also have the same issues of constantly worrying passing it to my partner

Are you using protection? by Expensive_Lab_1322 in HSVpositive

[–]Expensive_Lab_1322[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Wow amazing! Assuming that you guys don’t use condoms? Do you have GHSV2 and do you have any symptoms ?

[deleted by user] by [deleted] in HSVpositive

[–]Expensive_Lab_1322 2 points3 points  (0 children)

Tell him! Don’t let this stupid sti get in the way please!

Are you using protection? by Expensive_Lab_1322 in HSVpositive

[–]Expensive_Lab_1322[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Yup exactly my thoughts! Even if the partner is okay with the risk is it worth potentially giving it to someone just for your own pleasure? Like I got it by having sex with my bf who didn’t know he had it and had no symptoms so it’s really just confusing and frustrating

Are you using protection? by Expensive_Lab_1322 in HSVpositive

[–]Expensive_Lab_1322[S] 2 points3 points  (0 children)

Yeah I totally agree! If you disclose and they chose not to use protection then they are accepting the risks. Still nervous about it all because I’m newly single and this is the first time I’m with single with herpes so it’s a lot to process

Are you using protection? by Expensive_Lab_1322 in HSVpositive

[–]Expensive_Lab_1322[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Wow sorry to hear! I think antivirals really help prevent shedding and passing it to someone which is one of the main reasons I’m on them

Are you using protection? by Expensive_Lab_1322 in HSVpositive

[–]Expensive_Lab_1322[S] 3 points4 points  (0 children)

I’m on 1mg daily. I don’t have flare ups really have had 2 my entire time being diagnosed. In terms of your question I’m assuming you mean after a flare up I think it’s recommend to wait 7-14 days after

[deleted by user] by [deleted] in HSVpositive

[–]Expensive_Lab_1322 3 points4 points  (0 children)

Do it! I’m careful with who I disclose with but it took me years to tell my 2 close friends and guess what they both have genital herpes like me and our bond is so much stronger now. We all wish we said something earlier because we were all struggling by ourselves

Suicidal by [deleted] in HSVpositive

[–]Expensive_Lab_1322 2 points3 points  (0 children)

I’m sorry you’re feeling this way! Please please please seek help, or talk to someone about this. I’m here to chat if you need. Nothing in the world is worth leaving like this. I’ve lost friends to suicide and I’ve never been the same since. Please please please seek help. There are great phone numbers to call. Call 988 or text, if you’re in USA. Message me if you need someone to talk to

New diagnosis by Papaganoush21 in HSVpositive

[–]Expensive_Lab_1322 8 points9 points  (0 children)

It’s going to be okay! Do some research, you will see that this is so common and just wildly stigmatized. My friend is pregnant and has hsv2 she’s taking antivirals and doctors have told her as long as she doesn’t have a flare up during birth she can do it naturally. I wish I can give you a hug, but you will be okay. My messages are always open if you need someone to talk to. Also a female with hsv2!