girlylady

@mr_hopp Thank you so much!

Hello, I am a 23 year old female with genital HSV 1. I had my initial outbreak in April, and it was actually pretty mild. I was taking 2 Valtrex every day and cleared up basically after 5 days. I'm just curious about what prodome symptoms are and when you are about to have a second outbreak. I've had tingles and one time had a little nerve pain on the inside of my thigh, but no sores or anything appeared. Is it possible to have prodome symptoms but no outbreak? Just wanting to know so I can protect any future partner(s) when I feel like I am ready to open my body up to someone again. Any help/tips are appreaciated! Thanks!

@regularguy This was much needed thank you so much. I’m feeling better about it as the days have gone by and I’m okay. I’m still scared when it comes to dating and finding love however. But it’s probably just the fear and anxiety of the stigma that’s making me think this way.

I am a 22 year old woman and I have Genital HSV 1. I’m scared. I’m scared of touching my body. I’m scared of someone else touching my body. Im scared of my body. I’m scared that no one will want me. Because right now I feel like nothing more than just damaged goods. And why would someone want that? At the end of the day I know it’s just a stigmatized skin condition that causes inconvenience when it comes around, but that stigma is enough to make someone feel like they’re beneath a pile of s*** I’ve been trying to be positive about it and I’ve made a list of things that help me get through it: 1. I have a great weapon to use against my enemies (obviously a joke) 2. Subconsciously, I used sex to find love and would rush into things. This can help me slow down and actually connect with someone mentally and emotionally and not have meaningless sex. 3. This doesn’t define me or who I am. 4. I can use this to take a break and focus on what’s important. My career, bettering myself, family, friends. 5. It’s forcing me to take health and nutrition more seriously. I just feel like I took my my body for granted. I’m scared, but I know everything will be okay, especially after reading everyone’s experiences. I guess I just need some reassurance.