louise1983

Hi there, I just wanted to offer some encouragement -- i don't want to dismiss your anger! But from someone who has it, maybe it would be helpful to hear that kind of optimism? I got genital HSV-1 in 2006 when I was in college from a guy who performed oral sex on me and he must have had a cold sore on his mouth (I was too embarrassed to talk to him about it at the time, which I regret, but he was the only possible source.) I've hardly thought about it since that first year. HSV 1 and 2 have preferred locations: HSV-1's preference is oral, 2 is genital. So since the virus is not in its preferred location, you're less likely to get an outbreak there. I had one (and a possible second, was hard to tell) outbreak after my very first OB, and I haven't had another one since. It's been over a decade! I do keep healthy - exercise, try to get enough sleep when i can, don't drink too much alcohol, lots of water. The genital HSV-1 has simply not played any role in my life since like 2007, and this is MANY long-term relationships later. I wish you well and just wanted to give you some hope! I don't think the virus itself will be as bad as you're imagining.

Absolutely, thanks so much for this.

This is so encouraging, thank you for sharing!

I needed this today, thank you!