Dani_622

hi, I have genital herpes but its hsv1 (as my doctor has told me), my boyfriend has herpes of the lips, so is it ok if he gives me oral without protection? (we have been using a dental dam or ripped up a condom for when he gives me oral, just to be on the safe side).

Thanks a lot again! You're so helpful!

My mom just told me she got herpes from my dad (I know, disturbing) when they were in their 20s (they are now both 49 yrs old). My mom said she used to have outbreaks during the first year or so but hasn't had any in years. (She also says she didn't have an outbreak when she gave birth to me) Is it possible she gave me herpes?! I was under the impression I got it from one of my partners. I had my first outbreak at 23 years old (about 1 month ago I went to the gynec and found out). I've been getting tested constantly since I've been active since I was 18 and nothing ever came up on my tests. But then again I might have never been tested for herpes specifically before. Is it possible that I've had it my whole life and confused it with ingrown hairs or painful "pimples" before? My mom says she read somewhere that when herpes is transmitted to the baby, the baby is immediately born with an outbreak on both eyes. (Is this true?!) I would hate to transmit this to my future children, I'm not a mother yet. I just need to know how can I avoid transmitting this to my children in the future? Also I'm having the most painful and biggest outbreak. I'm leaving the country for 10 days this Friday and I'm in so much pain when I walk or sit. I'm going to the doctor tomorrow. In addition I've been taking so many supplements including vitamins & applying natural things like coconut oil for almost a month now. My first outbreak wasn't painful and just a few days ago I thought it was almost fully gone, but now this. Does anyone have any suggestions or tips on how to manage pain?

According to Adrial's (the founder of the H opportunity) video, HSV2 is only genital and very rarely found in the mouth. You should watch his video on YouTube

Hi If you don't use a condom during sex the chances of you getting genital herpes are very high. Those are methods of transmission, through sex and oral sex. Sometimes even the condom is not enough to protect you during sex because herpes is transmitted through skin to skin contact. (The condom is only covering your penis only) but the rest of your genitals remain uncovered

Thanks a lot I really appreciate this. I already told him last night (before even reading this) and he took it very well. He said he got tested in June and everything was fine. I encouraged him to get tested again. It seems that the best option is to take daily meds if you're in a serious relationship.

Thank you so much !

Hi I'm need of an Hbuddy. Male or female. I live in queens New York.

I just found out I have hsv1 genital herpes. I feel like betrayed and I'm sure just like everyone else, thinking about having to tell my future boyfriend/husband stresses me out and makes me really upset. I never thought I would have an std, especially a lifetime std. I feel depressed. will be 24 years old in less than 1 month. I cannot stop thinking about it. I'm currently single. It's hard enough finding a good man. But now I have an additional challenge. How do you even tell someone? I am currently sleeping with 1 guy only (for the past 5 months) & we always use condoms. We only had unprotected sex 1 day in March. Is it safe to assume that it is most likely him who gave me hsv1? Without knowing maybe? I'm scared to discuss this with him but I feel like he might have been the one to give me the virus. As his friend (for 9 years now), I feel like I should tell him especially because I haven't slept with any other guy in 5 months. I have not slept with him since I found out. But he has been wanting to. And I keep making excuses not to. Because I know I can't right now especially. He obviously needs to get tested but I'm really scared to tell him. I understand that this virus may show up either weeks or years after exposure, which is why im hesitant to tell him. Because what if it's not him? But also what if I infected him with the virus already? Most guys would probably think I'm disgusting and never talk to me again. I would also like to know: 1. How long do these "outbreaks" usually last? And how often do they come (I know it varies from person to person) but I would like to know on average. (It is almost going to be 3 weeks since I first noticed the outbreak. I went to the doctor right away and she gave me medication for 7 days. An ointment + pills. But I still have 1 bump left that won't go away. I have also been trying natural remedies like oregano oil and coconut oil. Has this worked for anyone? What are other natural remedies I should try? 2. Is is better to take medication every single day? (The doctor told me I had the option of either taking medication every single day but she said she can also just give me medication for 7 days every time I get an outbreak - and I thought this was a better option) 3. I know it's too soon to worry about pregnancy but that's also something that scares me and would like to know more about. 4. Also I read in web MD that sometimes even condoms are enough to protect others from virus and the virus in general makes your immune system very weak so you're twice as likely to be infected with HIV. This terrifies me because I take asthma medication every single day and my immune system is already suppressed from this, leaving me very vulnerable. I should mention that I do yoga/workout a lot and eat as healthy as I can most of the time. What else can I do? Im sorry for asking a million questions and writing so much but I just need to let it all out. It feels a little better knowing that I'm not alone but it's still not enough. I've been crying almost everyday I'm scared. Please help