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Hey guys im fairly new here....just diagnosed with herpes about a week ago...just got done w my first OB. Not pleasant...but tolerable. I have just disclosed to my boyfriend...who after educating himself w the many handouts found on this great forum told me im worth the risk. Now..ive been reading about dental dams...and I guess I wanna ask...for those here who have used them....does it still feel good? What r some top fave flavors? Where can I purchase them? Thank u!

Omg...I have great news guys. My boyfriend and I had the talk...and he doesn't see me any differently he read the info and told me im beautiful no matter what and that he loves me just as I am. He said hes glad he is educated on it......and im worth the risk:) hes going to get tested too:)

Oh ok..I had a moment of of "wait maybe its not herpes" lol i need to just accept it..but a girl can try hehe

I feel my initial outreak is finally healing up....it doesn't hurt near as bad and i was able to go for a run yesterday with no pain...I do have one question tho.......my outbreak looked more like cracks than blisters......and they didnt crust over and scab..they sorta just started healing and r mainly gone except for a few.......is that normal presentation of herpes? Or is the disease very individualized w each person?

I am. I disclosed to my best friend who was extremely supportive. And I really love this site...so many uplifting people!!!!

Hello...im a 25 year old female looking for an H buddy who has been living with H for a while. Who can offer insight on how to deal w recent diagnosis...telling future partners....and coping w outbreaks. I would prefer a female near my age and near my area. I currently live in loma linda, ca.Hope to hear from someone! :)

Thank you for the advice guys I told him that it his decision....and I would respect him no matter what.

Well..like I thought.....hes been telling me hes not sure anymore and he really doesn't want to catch it. I 've been email in him a bunch of the stuff I have found and alot of the handouts here toon.but hes starting to pull away:(

Thank you so much for your words. I really thought it was a yeast infection gone wrong. I was diagnosed with HSV 1 last year....and now this. I think the hardest part is knowing that I will have this for the rest of my life. I just got back together with an ex and I told him right away. He seemed understanding and he told me he loves me no matter what..but im not too sure he understands that I could give it to him..im scared the more he learns....he will change his mind. :( I wish I could take back time :(

Man im going through my first OB right now..I feel ur pain too:( it hurts to walk!!! I started acyclovir today was diagnosed today. Im still in shock.......cold compresses help me.....

Hello..im brand new to this blog...just got diagnosed today....I had a swab culture test done Thursday and results today said pos for herpes.....I freaked cried for an hr.....im still in shock...I even went out and got a blood test done....even tho I heard they are not accurate...your words encouraged me. Im glad I have found this blog. Day one of acyclovir:(