I have had genital herpes from around 1982, but have had oral herpes for far longer, since I was a child. I am 64 and have usually been able to keep my incidents under control using amino acid Lysine. The amino acid Arginine stimulates the growth of the virus and by taking a daily dose of Lysine I have been able to control my outbreaks.
I have had the discussion with several new love interests and they always appreciate that I am so honest with them. Of course, after I have mentioned this they usually break off the relationship. But I will continue to be honest. I have been married 4 times and have had sex without giving my wife the disease.