6. 6. Take this opportunity to treat your body better. While in the past I used to party too much and sleep too little, I can no longer keep up with that lifestyle. If I go too many days without enough sleep, I’m pretty much asking for an outbreak. So having herpes is my excuse to go to bed at a reasonable hour, or opt for a cab versus crashing on a friend’s couch. It has also forced me to improve my diet and make a concerted effort to exercise regularly. If you always feel healthy, what’s the motivation to develop healthy habits?
7. 7. Use herpes as an excuse to be vigilant about having protected sex. Although I’m usually a very rational person, I can get swept up in the heat of the moment at times. Since I got herpes, the choice to practice safe sex has become much more defined. The next time you feel the pressure or desire to have unprotected sex, keep in mind that you are putting your partner at risk for catching herpes (not to mention any other disease you may not know you have). Conversely, you are also putting yourself at risk for getting any disease your partner has (you know, the ones you previously breathed a sigh of relief upon finding out you didn’t have).
Having herpes isn’t all that bad. It has changed my perspective on sex and health, and has forced me to change many negative behaviors. How has getting herpes positively affected you?
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