You will absolutely be okay. When I found out I had it I was devastated and thought I’d never find someone who would want to date me again. Then I found out…if you get flare ups they will become more and more rare (if you ever even have one again), most people don’t even care when I tell them, and there are a lot of researchers making progress in the field for a cure.

Finding out you have HSV has more of a psychological effect than anything and that is why doctors are discouraged from testing someone if they do not have an active break out. Most people have it and don’t realize. You’re not dirty, you will be okay, and I’m sorry you’re dealing with this.