Paraclete5

I read in the sheet that comes with them, that one must drink a lot of water when taking either Valacyclovir or Acyclovir. Perhaps this can help with the dry eyes....

I've heard a lot of people say that masturbation is fine, but in my personal experience when I have an outbreak (which is basically all the time at this point), my sores spread if I use a toy or masturbate in any way.

I'm having a really similar issue and I'm worried as well. I don't get nerve pain but I constantly feel tingling and itching, and there are always bumps and most of the time, one or more sores. I've been on both Valacyclovir and Acyclovir as well (first one, then the other, like you). My outbreaks simply don't stop in between. It's been very upsetting, especially reading about how "most people" with herpes can go on to live normal lives with healthy sexual relationships. The other thing that happens with me is that I spread the sores to myself if I touch myself at all (includes washing with water, which a medical student explained to me was better for my lady parts than using even a mild soap). I'd love some insight on what might cause this and any tips on coping! I mostly try to avoid thinking about sex, which I know is not the healthiest way to cope.