jam77

Do we have any HW vets on here that I can chat with? I have only ever had HW with no other out breaks or symptoms. I am wondering if anyone has this experience also? The big question is will I shed genitally even if I have never had symptoms? Just because if have HSV2 does that mean I shed in my pubic region? How could I ever know.

As to your first questions yes I had other partners and yes I am aware I am not sure who/when/where I was exposed... it sucks. But I care for her so I did let her know just in case she gave it or was also gloriously exposed to it by me. It was a tough conversation but I just couldn't not give her a heads up. No accusations etc just informative. She took it well and is going to get tested. Yes I am sure I was tested for HSV... Quest is nice enough to keep the results online so I have double checked about 30 times.

38 yr old male... dallas area... I would love a buddy that I can talk to about this. I think the worst part for me is the feeling of being alone in this though I know I am not. Could use reassurance for sure.

I found out last week that I have HSV2... I have had no genital related symptoms but I am one of the rare and lucky souls to get a Herpetic Whitlow (I think 2 breakouts now but first was miss diagnosed)... so ya... I got finger herpes. at 38 yrs old. The anxiety and worry that I have had since diagnosis has been terrible. I know its not a big deal logically. But emotionally I am just off the chart anxious. I was always safe... I am not even sure who/how I got it from. I am super lucky that I have an amazing GF with HSV1 who has the mindset of... so what I get a blister in another spot worst case? lol. Its still very new and raw and I have an active finger outbreak which constantly reminds me of it. People asking me whats wrong with my finger is just killer. I assume with time it will get easier... as with most things in life. But I keep worrying about being alone forever if it does not work out with my current girlfriend... I feel as everyone else does that this is not fair... I was tested in Nov of 16 and all clear. 2 partners since then so I had to tell someone they might have it... well two people. I am also struggling with the possible guilt of giving it to the gf I am with now. I am hoping its only on my finger... but how can I possibly ever know that?