Sedonasunshine77

Hi, I just read your post and I'm sorry this happened to you. Life sure can be cruel and human relationships are very hard to understand. I really hope that you start to feel better soon and if you need a friend to chat to, I would be happy to chat about life or just be an ear. Lots of hugs!

Hi AmeliaP, Your story is comforting and I am happy, not that you or your partner have H, but that you two have each other and in my eyes...I would rather have H with someone in a loving relationship than not have H and be miserable in a bad relationship or not one at all. Your symptoms sound like mine at first, the constant UTI feelings and eventually the sores. I really hope you don't suffer much more than that though. Sending lots of hugs!

Hello Cecibuendia, I believe you are only at risk during an outbreak OR while you are viral shedding. Viral shedding may occur anywhere in the boxer shorts region of your body so in that circumstance I believe a condom is not effective. This is a virus and more of a skin issue. The reason for giving the talk is because it simply isn't fair to give H to people without their knowledge. I realize it feels frightening to have to do this and that is why I am not dating anyone myself. I have not reached the point of confidence to disclose to anyone who does not already have H. With that being said, you are not a risk every day, every waking moment of your life. In time you will get to know your body and you will be able to make a decent judgement regarding your risk. I hope this helps to answer your question.