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WCSDancer gives the BEST advice! Well said Adrial!

@sab123 do you always get an OB when you have a cold? I'm just trying to understand the virus better, as I've never had an OB (that I know of) I was really sick with the flu last week & had my period at the same time and didn't have an OB or feel anything odd with my body. -I hope you're doing well!

It can be so upsetting to hear people talk this way. I bet you that some of the people at that dinner have never even been tested. If I wouldn't have asked for the blood test, I wouldn't even know I have it! If it comes up again maybe you should mention that its not included in the standard STD screenings and someone could very well have it and not even know it! I wish everyone could learn kindness and compassion and understanding. HSV can happen to anyone!

@adrial I really do trust him and I can see a future with him. I want to disclose to him because I want him to know everything about me at this point. Nervous butterflies :-) I guess I will see how the day goes and if the situation is right I may want to do it but no need to rush I guess.

You always give great advice! Thanks!

Hi all! Need some advice -I saw an old flame over Christmas and he expressed really wanting to try again. I've known him for 15 years and have confidence in him. Should I go ahead and tell him or should I wait? I want to make sure he understands that even though I've tested positive, I've never had any issues with having HSV2. And I'm ready with all the facts I've learned about it. Is it too soon to tell him?? I would love to date him but I'm nervous!

I wanted to wish everyone in my community a very Merry Christmas! Even though we have all had difficult days either physically or emotionally lets remember that this is a time for celebration and love with our family and friends! We are all blessed to be alive and well and lets never forget that! Have a great week!

These videos are beautiful!

@connect I'm latina & sometimes we can get a little hairy too lol but I prefer threading over waxing. Just leaves you cleaner & the hair takes longer to grow back! :-)

I agree, no stressing about it! I was just thinking I probably have had it and just didn't know it. I'm super glad I know now and can protect and inform my future partner. That's comforting to me.

Hi all, Since being diagnosed a few months ago (was never tested before) I have been learning a lot about prodome symptoms. I have to say that for probably 10 years or more I have experienced, off and on, some of the symptoms mentioned but never thought much of it. At every yearly exam I was cleared of everything (except H of course since I wasn't tested). I've had the occasional vaginal discharge (my doctor said that was normal and never gave me meds for it), the occasional tingling/ sharp pain in my bikini area, swollen nodes down there and I believe I even recall having one bump that cleared up within 3/4 days and was a little irritating and sore. To me, I am thinking now that I've actually had H2 a long time but never actually had a full on outbreak or maybe I was having them and they were just really mild. Is this possible? What do you think? -Thanks in advance for the advice & insight!

This is awesome! I'm so happy it went so well for you! :-)

Hi WCSdancer2010! I understand that, I was tested for both & I don't have H1 only Genital H2. :-) have a nice weekend!

Thanks Adrial! This is very comforting news for me. I can handle knowing I have HSV2 but was worried about the chances of having a cold sore show up. (To be completely honest -I think I might be too vain and my appearance is something I'm super crazy about) I need to work on that. Thanks again! I can breathe a little easier now.

Hi all! Quick question - if you have HSV2, what are the chances you can get a cold sore? Are the chances very slim? From what I've been reading on here, it seems unlikely as H2 prefers genital area but H1 can be found oral and genital? Thanks & Happy Friday!

Thanks for the advice! Keeping stress to a minimum and trying to stay peaceful :-)

@adrial hi, so are you saying that if you have HSV2 the chances of getting a cold sore are rather slim?

@wcsdancer2010 hi and thanks for the reply! Yes I have read the handouts and I know that many many many people have it and don't even know! It sucks to have something and not even know it. I am very thankful that I know now and that I can protect any future partners. I think I'm concerned with daily life with having herpes. Are there things I need to do differently (aside from sex)? I'm not really concerned with having sex right now. I just want to be able to manage it better -mentally. Does that make sense? :-)

I would love an H buddy! Someone to talk to when I'm confused about this or having a moment. I'm female / 30yrs old / Atlanta, Ga. Gender doesn't matter but would like someone close to my age who has been dealing with this longer than I have (about 4 months for me). I'm open to meeting up for a meal, texting or phone calls. I look forward to hearing from someone & I hope I can be a supportive new friend!

Hi all. Just signed up today after reading the posts for a few months. I was diagnosed with HSV2 a few months ago and it was sad for me. I've never had any symptoms (that i can recall) and I asked for the test after finding out its not included. So, I have never been tested for H before and have no clue when I got it (I'm 30 yrs old). It's kind of strange to know I have something but can't actually see anything. It's an odd feeling. I accept it & I've realized that life is so much more than herpes. The guy I have been sexually involved with (mostly unprotected) for the last 6 months or so just got his test results back and he doesn't have it. I'm so glad for him but it makes me even more confused about testing positive. Has anyone had the same experience that I have? Tested positive but no noticeable symptoms? Any advice? I'm really happy to have found this site for support & to hopefully give support too!