CaliDreamin

I'm curious if im the only one that goes super out of their way to not share cups, utensils and food with others? Only once has my sister noticed ive done that and she looked at me wierd because I didn't do that before finding out i have herpes a month ago. How do you go about these things? Do you look at it as minor and share with family or friends or whoever because they most likely have it too? Am i too worried about something thatvis super common. Sometimes my daughter wants to share a drink and I dont because im scared. Should I not do that? Would you do it? My whole life is kind of questions now.

I found out 3 weeks ago. I feel like after accepting it I will be able to move past it. I have gotten through every other thing in my life as hard as it may have been and I'm still here. This will just be another hoop to jump. This too shall pass.

@hikinggirl So happy you answered this. (Sorry not trying to hijack your post OP) thank you for all of the information and for putting my mind to rest a little more. I was able to find someone on another website I go on who i remembered had confessed having herpes and I contacted her. She really made me feel better as well seeing as she had it for already 10 years, found a husband and had a baby. She was living a very happy and normal life. I cant help, but have these scary thoughts come back into my head every day so far, but I have a feeling they will lessen. I asked a friend today if he would consider having sex with a woman who has herpes. And he said yes, the chance of spreading is very little with protection. I didn't know people really know that. I feel so uneducated about stds. Now its time to learn i guess.

Hi I am new to this website. I found out i have both types 4 days ago and im not sure what im feeling. Im looking for buddies/ someone to talk to for support. I am a single, soon to be 22 year old female and I'm looking for a friend either male or female. I am from southern California but I would like to talk to anyone, anywhere. I have only told one person who is my closest friend. I don't even want to think about having sex now or even touching myself anywhere or even my mouth. I feel like I'm a walking disease kind of. I am accepting it though.

Please someone answer something to this. I just found out 4 days ago i have both types and im freaking out. I don't know what is safe to do and what is not.