[Disclosing]

Exactly!

[Disclosing]

I know that morally disclosing is the right thing to do, but has anyone had the fear of disclosing to someone and they try to use it to expose you to other people? This is a very personal and private thing trying to be open and honest with someone and they put your business out there for others to know. It's quite embarrassing.

[Feeling worthless]

I totally understand

[Feeling worthless]

Thanks Katidid

[Feeling worthless]

@hippy herpy, thanks for the motivation man you're awesome.

[Feeling worthless]

Thanks Adrial, I appreciate it.

[Feeling worthless]

I believe I deserve all the good things that life has to offer like before I acquired this virus. I'm still that same good guy

[Feeling worthless]

@Adrial, just one of those days man. I've had this virus for quite some time and usually I'm ok, but there are times when I slip back into that feeling of no one will ever accept me. This feeling comes and goes just like my outbreaks lol. I had to try and make light of the situation. Thanks for your reply.

[Feeling worthless]

Just because I have this virus, should I just be happy with whomever that is willing to accept me even if I don't want them the same way that they want me?

[Leg sensations]

@girlnamedhope, thanks

[Leg sensations]

Since acquiring hsv2, I've noticed that from time to time that I get weird leg sensations and my calf muscles twitch. Is this considered shedding without an outbreak?

[Conflicting information]

Thanks

[Transmission Rates?]

@Optimist, thanks for the info.

[Transmission Rates?]

How is it that it is harder for a woman to transmit this to a man? I mean no disrespect, but I got this from a woman. I've never engaged in any sexual activity other than with a woman, so how is that so?

[Conflicting information]

I've read that a person with the herpes virus is always contagious even without symptoms, and I've also read that we are not always contagious. There's so much conflicting information out here until you don't know what's what. How can you explain about this virus to someone when you don't even know what's the truth?

[Where is everyone from?]

Tennessee

[Asymptomatic shedding]

@Katidid, no I've never been on anti viral meds because I wanted to see how my body reacted to the virus naturally. However, I do take a 1000mg of vitamin c a day and sometimes lysine. My outbreaks are not too often.

[Asymptomatic shedding]

Lol

[Asymptomatic shedding]

Thank you @MIssouri. I've had this virus for six years now. My outbreaks are few and far between. I also have hsv1 since I was a kid(double whammy)lol. Honestly, the physical part of the virus isn't a problem for me, it's the mental aspects of it all. People think just because you have herpes that we are dirty, and filthy. This virus has nothing to do with that. This virus is from skin to skin contact and anybody can get it. I'm so tired of the jokes people tell about herpes like they can't get it.

[Asymptomatic shedding]

Does asymptomatic shedding decrease over time?

[Dating sites]

Thanks

[Dating sites]

Has anyone tried any of those herpes dating sites and if so, are they safe and confidential?

[Needing advice]

Thanks @fyrefenyx

[Needing advice]

Thanks for the info

[Needing advice]

@2Legit2Quit, thanks. I've heard that valtrex and acyclovir caused severe side effects in some people, is this true?