[Timeline of my symptoms. have been told by many people that i am not at risk of herpes.]

@HikingGirl I have all of a sudden been itchy and have a papercut like sore down there. Don't lnow if its stress or unnoticed symptoms.

[How to deal with your diagnosis]

Also ladies...people are just passing it around without knowing. And yes, people do read without commenting, I think we're processing. HikingGirl you're so special for supporting. You're a blessing.

[Post disclosure rejection]

Molly they ghost because of bad credit too! I can joke because I have HS2. You're extraordinary for being true to yourself.

[Wanted to introduce myself and say thank you!]

Your outlook is sweet. God bless you.

[Successful online dating herpes disclosures, female to male]

Thank you for the kind words @Nisee

[Diagnosed 7 months ago. HSV1]

I know how you feel. That feeling of unworthiness really races through my mind. I keep saying to myself I can't believe I have herpes. It's not a death sentence. We could've been amongst the many who just don't know; instead we're in the number that do know. God bless you @rushed3000. I'm sorry for you too. People have given me encouraging words here on this site. It will be ok.

[Never had any symptoms?]

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[Never had any symptoms?]

@camilo I've been intimate with my recent husband for thw last 4 years on an average of aboit 3 days a week. We're never intimate during my cycle. He never contracted it.

[New to the site and I thought sharing herpes my story could bring inspiration and hope to others...]

Thankful @

[Do high numbers indicate a recent herpes infection?]

@HikingGirl

[Do high numbers indicate a recent herpes infection?]

@HikimgGirl does the lower number indicate antibodies are working properly?

[Never had any symptoms?]

Thanks for the feedback HikingGirl. I'm trying to think back on symptoms, I will be on the lookout now, I'll also start natural antivirals.

[Diagnosed this past week---Feeling lost and shamed- Need support.]

Cecilia @Cecilia I am so sorry :( I too just found out at 45 after being in a 13 year marriage and 4 year relationship (they both dont have it). I must have had it for years. I just found out last week and its running through my head. Why us? Is God using this situation? I almost wish I had been in the large percentage of women in this age category walkimg around with it unbeknownst to them. Its a common skin virus. It has a bad connotation. It's far from a death sentence. I'll pray for us.

[Successful online dating herpes disclosures, female to male]

@optimist and @mcf1971 so glad you asked the questions and so glad you answered! I'm a 45 year old black women so afraid that my fiance (46 year old live in boyfriend for 4 years) won't see me the same. I had no idea it was so prevalent in my age/ethnicity as well as so easy for women to get.

[HSV2+ and disclosed for the 1st time yesterday]

Thank you "tears" I'm 45 and apparently I have had it for years but just discovering.

[Got my results and super positive for H-2]

Thank you for sharing

[Never had any symptoms?]

Thank God for your comment optimist! I appreciate the information.

[I feel like I should wear a sign on my forehead: "I have herpes"]

I'm going to try to find a local in person support group. I feel like you feel. I feel unworthy. But i appreciate the comment aboit it being a skin rash. This feeling will pass.

[Never had any symptoms?]

I've been with my live in boyfriend for 4 years, we recently got married. I'm 45 and he's 46. We took physicals before having sex 3 or 4 month's into our relationship and were both clean. We recently took blood tests to move out of the country and mine came back positive for HSV 2 IgG 6.01. It reads antibodies detected for HSV2. We have had sex with no protection for 4 years, on average 3 times per week. His results were negative. I dont have any outbreaks or signs. I'm so sad and confused. Any feedback would be appreciated.