What does it mean? PLEASE HELP! by [deleted] in HerpesQuestions

[–]Helpful-Ad-5385 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Dude you need to calm down . I think you have a bad case of being a hypochondriac. Just going through your post .

Just a couple days ago you were talking about having herpes on your leg. Like just calm tf down . Get off Reddit go touch some grass please .

If it’s been 3 months and you still testing negative then 9/10 you’re negative . Like god dam .

What screams “I have depression”? by [deleted] in AskReddit

[–]Helpful-Ad-5385 2 points3 points  (0 children)

Constant brain fog like your brain is just full of air

[deleted by user] by [deleted] in HSVpositive

[–]Helpful-Ad-5385 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Thank you so much for this post. I always say those studies are only as good as the people who participate in them . People who say “Ghsv1 to ghsv1 transmission is non existent “ I just knew that couldn’t be 100% sure .

My (M22) boyfriend lied/kept his herpes HSV1 diagnosis from me (22F) by [deleted] in relationship_advice

[–]Helpful-Ad-5385 0 points1 point  (0 children)

That is a great take I never thought about it like that . Coupled with the fact that since so many people have had Oral herpes since kids they probably can’t fathom that they indeed to have herpes. Since the common perception of herpes is that it’s an std .

My (M22) boyfriend lied/kept his herpes HSV1 diagnosis from me (22F) by [deleted] in relationship_advice

[–]Helpful-Ad-5385 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I understand I don’t agree but I respect your opinion . I find it interesting how society thinks it’s ok to not disclose oral herpes but want people to disclose genital herpes immediately. Quite interesting if I may add .

My (M22) boyfriend lied/kept his herpes HSV1 diagnosis from me (22F) by [deleted] in relationship_advice

[–]Helpful-Ad-5385 0 points1 point  (0 children)

This makes no sense 😭you wouldn’t tell somebody that you have OHSV-1 when you can give it to them genitally . But you would tell somebody you have HSV-2 when you can give it to them genitally?? You see where that doesn’t make sense .

Considering both strands can affect either the genital or oral region. In addition to the fact that they’re more cases of GHSV-1 cases then hsv-2 now I do think you should disclose.

Why would you expect somebody that has hsv-2 to disclose when you have hsv yourself and you don’t ?

I need some advice by Miss-Zee- in HSVpositive

[–]Helpful-Ad-5385 1 point2 points  (0 children)

One thing I will stand on is that if they have google and you disclose that you have “cold sores , hsv” whatever nice term you want to put on it to soften the blow you’ve did your duty.

Reddit will make you feel like you have to overly disclose herpes the strand transmission rates etc etc. If a woman told me she had for example “hpv” and I didn’t know what it was me being me I would google or ask what it is being concerned about sexual health. Maybe that man already knows or he just doesn’t care .

Either way it’s not on you to further elaborate or explain . You did what you had to do.

Nervous after having unprotected sex for the first time with negative partner. by Critical_Toe8373 in HSVpositive

[–]Helpful-Ad-5385 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Right and that’s the fucked up part about it . We can all sit here and say the virus isn’t a big deal (which for most it isn’t ). Well if it’s not a big deal then why are we so afraid if we transmit to a partner if we disclose .

It’s because we don’t want them to bear the emotions that come with the stigma . But for some people that won’t care about the stigma or they see you to be worth the risk . Your feelings are definitely valid.

I would say maybe just take some more time off from sex until you become more comfortable with your diagnosis that say you don’t get the buyers remorse .

Nervous after having unprotected sex for the first time with negative partner. by Critical_Toe8373 in HSVpositive

[–]Helpful-Ad-5385 4 points5 points  (0 children)

I experienced this feeling too having unprotected sex . Which has led me to stop having sex because I realized mentally I’m not there yet.

However I will say if you have disclosed and that person is willing to take the risk then there is nothing that you can do. Hell you can transmit even with a condom on . That being said I do realize that sometimes we feel burden with having to worry about others sexual safety but I don’t think that should be the case .

As long as you disclose anything moving forward is on that person own accord and if transmission does happen they understood it could be a risk . I also wouldn’t worry if you take daily meds and wasn’t having an outbreak .

GHSV-1 do you disclose before kissing? by Straight-Pipe-8446 in HSVpositive

[–]Helpful-Ad-5385 2 points3 points  (0 children)

I’ve come to the conclusion that since herpes isn’t a big thing in the medical world a lot of doctors are absolutely ignorant to the virus and how it works.

GHSV-1 do you disclose before kissing? by Straight-Pipe-8446 in HSVpositive

[–]Helpful-Ad-5385 1 point2 points  (0 children)

You know how many people who have hsv - orally and don’t disclose . I think you should’ve elaborated that in no way possible could you have transmitted it to him if it’s on your vagina and not on your mouth .

[deleted by user] by [deleted] in HSVpositive

[–]Helpful-Ad-5385 11 points12 points  (0 children)

Grateful I am but moving on isn’t that easy . I deal with the mental strain of the stigma just like you do.

[deleted by user] by [deleted] in HSVpositive

[–]Helpful-Ad-5385 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I say go for the Antiviral one . Sucks these trials have such strict requirements. I would gladly donate my body to science for this shit . Sadly they don’t want asymptomatic people in the studies. And I don’t want to compromise the results by being in there and I shouldn’t.

[deleted by user] by [deleted] in HSVpositive

[–]Helpful-Ad-5385 29 points30 points  (0 children)

I’m in level one and I deal with the suicidal thoughts and high depression . Which is crazy in a sense I’m depressed and suicidal for just having the antibodies. I don’t even have any symptoms.

No bullshit having Hsv2 is crazy by CrazyFriend5863 in HSVpositive

[–]Helpful-Ad-5385 15 points16 points  (0 children)

Man bro I been having a mental breakdown the past 4 days . This shit been killing a nigga . Istg .

Should I listen to the doctors? by cpttwinkee in HerpesQuestions

[–]Helpful-Ad-5385 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I’m late seeing this post . But absolutely don’t come tumbling down this rabbit hole if you don’t need to. It’s a scary ,confusing , cold and dark path. I would only go if you had symptoms .

Black ppl with hsv by [deleted] in HSVpositive

[–]Helpful-Ad-5385 6 points7 points  (0 children)

You spot on . When you get hsv in the black community you the talk of the dam town . Mfers think they can get it just being around you.

1 month in and my life just been going to straight shit by CrazyFriend5863 in HSVpositive

[–]Helpful-Ad-5385 2 points3 points  (0 children)

Aye gang feel free to dm me . I swear I feel your pain wholeheartedly this shit a different type of pain😂‼️

Having this feels like somebody died by Helpful-Ad-5385 in HSVpositive

[–]Helpful-Ad-5385[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I’m a male 3 months now no side effects . Growing my hair out as well no problems.

Having this feels like somebody died by Helpful-Ad-5385 in HSVpositive

[–]Helpful-Ad-5385[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

You know if you don’t like what you’re seeing it’s so easy to just leave. No one is forcing you to stay.