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I'm on famcyclovir for daily suppression of 500mg a day and it works well. One thing I reccomend is set a alarm, and take it at the same time everyday. The only time I really get symptoms is if I'm late on a pill or miss a pill. I'm always stressed so my outbreaks weren't frequent I couldnt live my daily life properly. Try it, it may help. Everyones body is different 🙂

Hey guys. So for anyone who's seen my posts on here before, I was in a relationship for 7 years, and gave myself the gift of herpes about 3 years ago now. Well, my ex an di broke up a while ago, and I had met someone. We started talking online and one day this friend came over and we wound up having sex before I could disclose. (Oral herpes on my genitals) I havent had a outbreak in quite a while (a few months) and me and this guy have now been seeing eachother for a few weeks now. But I'm so scared to tell him and have him leave. Hes younger than I am, but very mature. And I'm concerned that the stigma of the virus will make him leave. Does anyone have any advice on how it would be best to tell someone this?! I'm losing my mind, and really dont want to lose him.

Now, I haven't personally used oregano oil. But I have been experamenting with other essential oils like tea tree oil, eucalyptus oil and lavender oil. I mix a few drops into coconut oil and apply generously. Now, I usually use this before and after shaving (I feel it helps keep my Obs away as shaving is a trigger for it) I also find that applying it when I have any itch or odd feeling "down there" it helps cool it. And my my it feels good lol. I've read it's all trial and error until you find something that works for you. I really hope this helps. 🙂

Hey @JulyP. Sadly it can spread regardless. Its just the factor of fluid from a sore or the skin from the sore transferring to my genitals can still spread the virus. Heck. For all we know this was my first outbreaks but its been dormant for years. All we know is it just started on that area not too long (2.5 months) after the encounter right as my coldsore returned. It made a bad start to christmas break. . . . And in regards to essential oils ive created a mixture of about 5-6 tablespoons coconut oil with 7 drops teatree oil and 5 drops of eucalyptus oil. I cool it in the fridge and apply after shower or painful urination. The cold soothes and the oil feels amazing. I also have a habit of infusing my epsom salts with around 8 drops of lavander oil to a large container (i forget the size) So that maybe helped. If not, look up essential oils with anti-viral properties. Theres so many. I hope it helps for you! 🙂 And thank you. We're currently planning the big day.

Hey. Well. Im so sorry your feeling this way. I did in the beginning aswell. But i promise, things get better! I realised being stressed and down only seems to make things darker in the end. So take a nice warm bath and relax 🙂 I know its hard. But youve come to the best place to be. Your not alone in this. And you wont ever be. Its been 8 months since my diagnosis. And i can say that things do get so much better. Theres so many things you can do. It doesnt change anything about you. Youre still an amazing person. When the results come in, dont panic, give it time. To someone you're worth the risk. You may not know them yet. Or maybe you do. But to someone you're worth the risk. So dont give up. If you ever need to talk im here.

Oh trust me. I have. Lol. Were worried about transmission. (Well i am) i dont want him to go through this pain. But he refuses to let it stop him. Sadly i dont quite know the rates of transmission but if im correct Adrial knows alot more about it. Lately ive found myself making appointments with my doctor just to get more information on the virus. Its always helpful. I make a list of things that pop into my head and talk to her. I also spoke to my pharmacist. Asked her if we could chat in private and asked her if she had any reccomendations. she also had some literature on how to deal with herpes. I know its hard to say it. But we sometimes need to disclose to gain information.

@IshmaelSadly we dont know as to why it lasted so long. Seems my body was trying to heal its self. But stress and depression didnt help. It affected me physically as much as emotionally. It takes time. Ive looked up and the first genital outbreak can be hell for anyone. It can take up to a year for your body to adjust. Take your time. Dont rush it and dont stress. Hsv1 and 2 basically have no differences in outbreaks or pain levels. It all depends on the persons bodys reaction to the virus.

Weve all felt stressed, hurt,crushed by this thing we all share. Well. One day it will look up. Todays my day. Im so proud to say after almost 9 full months of constant outbreaks. Im finally clear! Now. I think ive posted my story a few times on here. But ill write it again. Well im 24. And female. And I gave myself the gift of hsv 1 on my geniltals. My fiance and i (been together 5 years) wernt thinking of the slowly starting coldsore on my lip. And as the night progressed it transferred to his beard and his beard to my ladybits. Well. Thats my new years gift to myself.. I hated myself, ive felt so down. I personally thought he was going to leave. But as weeks passed after my diagnosis, he never left my side. He helped me with research and trying different methods to calm my outbreaks. Well. Needless to say we haven't been physical since the day we found out but he says hed rather live with it and get it than not be able to be with me Weve tried Lysine, famciclovir, valacyclovir, and acyclovir. Weve tried salt baths. Epsom baths, essential oil baths. All of it. Finally. After months of searching and scrounging for something that made the outbreaks bearable i read into essebtial oil blends. Now they may not help for everyone. But oh sweet glory it helped me Ive finally been clear for over a week. And proud to say. Weve finally been intimate again. Ive told family, and some friends. At first everyones concerned. Then after a bit of information is shared, the people ive told have all been there through my journey. The point of this story is, no matter what happens. Dont give up hope. Things will get better. Someone will love you unconditionally. And they wont care about the little things. Try everything you can, listen to your doctor, if it doesnt work. Dont get discouraged. Just think, theres so many other options to try out there. And be proud of who you are. Regardless of the weight we have on our shoulders, we are worth it to someone. Thank you guys for all the support over the past few months. I felt alone before i found these fourms. And it feels amazing to know your never alone in this. I love you all!

Just because theres no sore doesnt mean it cant transmit. Its the sad reality of Hsv. Theres alot of great educational material about hsv either on this site or just reading up from other trusted sources. Its possible your bodys immume system is high enough to keep it at bay for a bit. But there may be a point it gets worse. That red burning spot sounds like the start of a sore. Does it tingle or itch?

Hey Jaymes. Im happy your taking this well and educating yourself on all the precautions. Sadly theres always a chance to spread it. But supression therapy is a great way to ensure your covered with the add on of using a condom. Id still go talk to the doctor and ask about your options. Its always the best bet.

Sadly mine have been quite frequent for the past 8 months. But. Theres medications to control it. And once you find the right med. You can live without outbreaks for years. My brothr in law has a friend. That friend has genetal hsv1. And shes been breakout free for 10 years now. It took a while of trial and error on different meds. But she hasnt had a breakout since. Shes what gives me hope that one day hopefuly we can be free of the pain that obs cause. If you ever need to talk. Please. Feel free to message me. 🙂

Oh my. Im so sorry to hear your feeling this way. Well. Im 24. But i too have hsv1 on my ladybits. I had a stared active coldsore and after a heated makeout session with my fiance he went down on me. Well. Long story short his beard held the virus and transferred to my new brazillian. He luckily got nothing. I spent christmas to new years thinking i had the WORST yeast infection ever but i was in another province where my healthcare wouldnt work. So i went into the clinic January 4th. The doctor looked horrified. Prescribed me with famciclovir and lydocaine for pain. And swabbed me. Dont be discuraged. It wont hurt forever and theres medication to supress it. And lucky for you youve joined the most supportive fourm ive found so far. You are still who you were before. You can still be careful and know the facts. Theres ways to protect yourself and your partners. This is not a death sentence for your lady bits. I promise.

My pleasure. I know how it is to feel alone in this. And none of us should be alone through it. Feel free to message me on here anytime.

It all depends on your bodys reaction to it. If it doesnt work shaving may not be for you and you may need to look into a trimming kit. I know ive been trying the both to see which gives less irritation. Your welcome. 🙂

The only comfortable way i found to shave is buy a bikini line electric razor. You cant cut the hair super short. I do it at the longest legnth it gives me i find the closer to the skin the more irritation afterwards. But i shave with that then sit in a sits bath with baking soda. Helps keep the area dry. I really hope this is helpful for you :)"