Ellen B

In new relationships, I bring up that i have HSV2 before the relationship starts getting serious. Either they get scared or stay with you. I'm more bothered by the fact she didnt tell you before you started having oral sex and touching. Everyone has a different opinion on this but I am super cautious when I have an outbreak. I wear contacts so I wash my hands twice before touching my eyes. I wear capris so my legs dont touch bedding. Like I said.. This is me being overly cautious. My current boyfriend and I have been together for 4 years. He hasnt shown any symptoms. I have only had 2 outbreaks since we started dating. The whole virus shedding does freak me out. I usually have pretty obvious hints that an outbreak is near. I take antiviral and lysine (1000 mg 3 times a day- I am not in the medical field, this is my choice not recommendation) when I have this symptoms. All of it is scary but once she starts recognizing when outbreak is near, it helps tremendously.

My boyfriend and I have been together for 4 years. He hasn't gotten HSV2. I just had an outbreak and we just couldn't have sex for a couple weeks. Your husband needs support. The feeling when you find out you have herpes is such a horrible and lonely feeling. Have him research symptoms. My symptoms are lightning shocks through upper thighs, buttocks, and genital area. Although this last time, I didn't have those but while showering.. Felt a bump and was like, ya gotta be kidding me. Told my boyfriend. And of course went through my typical depression stage of feeling gross and broken. Horrible feeling. I promise, you both will be able to work it out. Especially since you said you love him 🙂 (I also have two children, vaginal birth.. Neither have it) ((I usually only get 1-2 outbreaks a year if that)). Best of luck to you both!!