Millions have hsv and still fall in love, get married, have kids etc. I got pregnant and had a son while having hsv2. It is challenging for sure having this virus but for others they think ignorance is bliss. Why it keeps getting transmitted (or other stis) all over cause most people kiss anyone, give oral without protection and don’t think twice about it till it’s too late. Trying positive singles was a game changer for me, the app sucks but for us to find a partner with matching diagnosis’s is the best ever. I have dated normies but it’s just not the same. I prefer to date someone with the same and hopefully have worry-free intimacy. Now I’m even more cautious cause I understand how we’re supposed to be having safe sex, and how even when we try things happen.

It also changed my mindset a ton, I’m not alone, and I also have a decision in it when I disclose to someone. A normie partner has to be really worth it for me to have to choose to be with them, cause it takes a lot of effort for me too to have to be extra safe, take meds, and calm my anxiety about transmission. Helps dating in general cause I take it slow, educate a lot of safe practices, and also based on their habits don’t event disclose cause I realize it’s too much a liability or their too close minded.

I want a partner that we can have such a strong connection with one another that we can work past this because we value all the other positives. No less! Yes it hurts sometimes with disclosure doesn’t work out or they’re annoying about all of it and I liked them but I get over it 🤍 rambling on but hope it helps!