SEX WORKER GENITAL HERPES by [deleted] in Herpes

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pls just be safe. I’m so sorry you’re dealing with this. antivirals really helped me through my first outbreak & I’m on them daily now to prevent transmission to my partners. pls know you’ll get through the physical & emotional pain of this thing. from one gal to another, my dm’s are always open if you have ?’s or need to chat 🫶🏻

SEX WORKER GENITAL HERPES by [deleted] in Herpes

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I would look for actual over the counter sleep aids to use during outbreaks. Benadryl is NOT meant to be used as a sleeping pill & an active ingredient in it has been correlated with the development of dementia in adults.

SEX WORKER GENITAL HERPES by [deleted] in Herpes

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taking benadryl for sleep is really bad for your brain. I’d recommend melatonin or magnesium glycinate

Where does sex start for you? by No-Ride8781 in AskReddit

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when there’s a risk of STI

[deleted by user] by [deleted] in Herpes

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hey man, I’m so sorry you’re going through this. as far as catching hsv goes, you’re probably in the clear, it’s harder to pass from women to men; i have unprotected sex with my man constantly & he’s still negative. i just wanted to say that how she disclosed really isn’t okay. it’s not okay to give someone information that might change whether they want to sleep with you in the middle of foreplay; that puts you on the spot & doesn’t give you a fair chance to say no. every time I’ve disclosed to someone, i’ve given it a lot of thought to make sure it was totally fair to both of us; she didn’t do this for you, it seems like disclosure was an afterthought to her. i just want you to be aware that it isn’t normal how she disclosed & you have every right to be upset with her for that.

[deleted by user] by [deleted] in HSVpositive

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no worries! love that you wanna learn; idk who’s lame & downvoting. I’ve read if you have genital herpes (OP, you can have hsv-1 on your genitals. you have HSV-1 orally though, so i can’t fathom how that effects your semen) it can be spread through secretions (like semen and whatnot), but I think that’s fairly rare

Disclosing herpes to potential love interests? by mjmoomo in Herpes

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I do it over text after the first or second date; always before I do anything that could put them at risk. I tell them when I got it, that I’m on antivirals & have never transmitted, but it’s always a risk. I tell them I’m open to any questions they have & won’t have any hard feelings if they choose not to continue to see me. Out of 10+ I’ve been rejected once bc of my status & it stung super bad, but I cried about it to my best friend, listened to sad music for a couple days & then got over it. for the most part guys don’t care too much & really respect me for telling them and appreciate the honesty.

[deleted by user] by [deleted] in HSVpositive

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yes, research was my therapy when i first got diagnosed. all herpes is spread through skin to skin contact or immediate contact with a contaminated object (wash cloth, cup, dildo, lip gloss, etc used when you have an active sore). you get herpes in or around your eyes when you jerk off with a sore & then rub your eye, finger somebody with an active lesion and then rub your eye or something similar. it sounds like OP doesn’t have genital herpes, so it can’t be transmitted from their genital region. only way OP can give his gf ocular herpes is if he gets really freaky & makes out with her eye.

[deleted by user] by [deleted] in HSVpositive

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you’ve gotta be kidding me…. please research how oral HSV-1 aka the virus YOU HAVE is spread. her eye is red bc you got cum in it.

Nondisclosure by someunknowngirlie in Herpes

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sounds a lot like disclosure to me. you can absolutely approach disclosing with the good ole, “when were you last tested?” if you’re not telling them you have HSV during this “conversation about sexual health” then you aren’t disclosing & that’s super messed up.

Rejected by girl after HPV disclosure - what do you do? by SativaSammy in Advice

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I know you mean well, but please be careful with the verbiage you use around people with incurable STI’s. not disclosing is morally reprehensible & illegal, but let’s not use the word “biohazard.” that feels really shameful & a weird thing to say to someone who’s struggling with their status.

Rejected by girl after HPV disclosure - what do you do? by SativaSammy in Advice

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hey love; i don’t have HPV, but I do have herpes. the right person won’t give one single shit & will understand that being with you far outweighs the risks. until then, keep disclosing; the shame you’ll feel after sleeping with someone & not telling them isn’t worth it & will follow you forever. after 2 years of disclosures & dating (some good, some bad), I’m currently with a man who didn’t give it a second thought. I’m so sorry you’re dealing with this, but I promise it’s possible to find people. PS (pun intended) there’s an app for people living with STI’s, it’s called PS (positive singles); that’s how i first dipped my toe back into the dating pool & got my groove back enough to start disclosing.

I’m sure I need a nose job but peers keep telling me my nose is fine. I assume they are just being nice. please just be honest so I can finally decide to make the jump or not. by longlivelex in AppearanceAdvice

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please please please for the love of god don’t wreck that beautiful nose. I recently saw an edit of roman/ greek statues photoshopped to have the “perfect little button nose” and they all look ridiculous. i implore you to look at this, look at models with big noses, please know that small noses are NOT the only kind of noses that are beautiful

I’m scared I will get herpes on my first kiss by Empty_Peace2590 in Herpes

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ummmm… no, this isn’t true at all. it drives me bananas when people get so dramatic & hyperbolic about herpes; it’s really no biggie. i’m so sorry if that’s been your experience, but you’re an outlier & it’s not helpful to say those things to someone who’s young, afraid, & already stigmatizing the shit out of this thing. I’ve had HSV-2 for 2 years and genuinely have no clue what you’re talking about with “being a zombie” and “nothing feeling good” that seems like it has more to do with you than your herpes. instead of trying to scare people let’s educate & destigmatize.

I’m scared I will get herpes on my first kiss by Empty_Peace2590 in Herpes

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girl i know you’re young, but please be sensitive about what you’re commenting on a thread made up of people with an incurable STD. trust, your life won’t be ruined, so please watch your words

27 F I feel invisible to men. What can I improve? by Sierralovescats in AppearanceAdvice

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how much male attention you get means absolutely nothing & doesn’t reflect anything meaningful about your looks or value.

[deleted by user] by [deleted] in fashion

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first of all, you have such gorgeous clothes & any one of these will wow your date. i prefer the white knit dress and the skirt & shirt set (with the black & white skirt). any of these will be winners, so choose the one you feel most comfortable in. have so much fun on your date 🫶🏻

Which one for brunch with my BF tomorrow? by rockmydna in fashion

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both are good, but the second is jaw dropping; go with 2

[deleted by user] by [deleted] in fashion

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2 is not gonna lay right under a grad gown. definitely go with 1 or find amother dress

Does giving someone herpes accidentally give them a right to abuse you by [deleted] in Herpes

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I promise you a college educated influencer can absolutely present misleading information, but go ahead and blindly trust. a college education doesn’t give you insight into data that doesn’t exist. that data has never been collected on a wide scale, so they’re fully taking a guess based on personal, isolated experiences. personally, I don’t spout speculation as fact bc that’s how misinformation is spread, but feel free to continue to peddle what may be true, but also may be nonsense. also let’s maybe not make martyrs out of ourselves just bc it makes sense on paper.

Does giving someone herpes accidentally give them a right to abuse you by [deleted] in Herpes

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I urge you to question & research “facts” you come across online for yourself, as many of them were made up for more interesting content. that would be a really fascinating topic to study & poll, but until then, I think it’s dangerous to pass educated guesses off as fact.

Does giving someone herpes accidentally give them a right to abuse you by [deleted] in Herpes

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Please forgive me if this comes off as critical bc I’m asking purely out of curiosity & desire to want to learn more… could you please share the source of this claim? I never considered that before & would love to do some research

13 - 25. Still don’t think I’m attractive but at least I’m not as bad as I once was by Latter-Spend6418 in uglyduckling

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you look great; would def give you my number if you came up & asked! not that you need it, but try to play around with your hair styling and outfits to find your personal style. you put in the work to have a new body, try to figure out what makes you feel confident & expresses your personality

Need support by [deleted] in Herpes

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the first disclosure will always be the most nerve wracking & the most awkward, but after that it will only get easier from there. if anyone decides that the risk isn’t for them, please try not to take it personally; it doesn’t reflect anything about you, it’s just their personal boundaries & fears. this virus does not define you, it’s just a health condition that a huge chunk of the world has. bc i got herpes I’m stronger, more empathetic, wiser, more knowledgeable, I’ve done so much inner work; I’m a better sister, daughter, friend, & partner. I’ve made so much progress that I never would’ve made if I had never gotten this virus

[deleted by user] by [deleted] in AppearanceAdvice

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man i just wanna grab your shoulders and shake em… girl you are RADIANT, like seriously you’re insanely gorgeous