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kp1986

posted 08/18/2008, comments (9)

Feeling Cheated & Depressed

I have been living with genital herpes (hsv-2) for just over 4 months now. I have had about 4 breakouts 2 were in the first month. (treating with valtrex 500mg) I'm a 22 year old man who was infected by a woman whom I met on vacation and decided to go back and visit. WHAT A MISTAKE... I no longer talk to this woman, although I did tell her... Read more Chevron

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posted 08/18/2008, comments (4)

Oral Herpes, Genital Herpes and Dating

Given the prevalence of herpes, and the constant turnover of men in my life, I was always surprised I hadn’t met a potential mate who shared my disease. Well I am thrilled to say that it has finally happened, and I’m sure this has, or could, happen to many others of you. After a steamy night of... Read more Chevron

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28 years old, want to find love, but scared to start dating again

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posted 07/23/2008, comments (7)

What to do?

Well, I have lived with genial herpes for 1 year, but have not told a soul. I haven't told family or friends, not that i would be judged but I have already judged myself. In a way I don't feel like they need to know, but I do know I would have to tell future partners. I just want to get to know me and my comfort zone. Is it really any of my family... Read more Chevron

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Hey! Im a 26yr old guy just getting used to the thought of livin

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posted 07/18/2008, comments (11)

Some Happiness :)

Well, it has been two months or so since my first post and I thought it is time to come back here to share some more of my experience. If you have already read my first post you will know that I possess a positive outlook on life, and upon learning that I had contracted Herpes a couple of months ago, I was determined not to let it get me down. And... Read more Chevron

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posted 07/03/2008, comments (2)

Breaking the News

Have you just met someone who you'd like to be (or have already been) intimate with and want to tell him/her you have herpes? Once you've educated yourself about herpes and picked the ideal location/situation to discuss your disease, then it's time to let the cat out of the bag. Although everyone reacts differently to this type of... Read more Chevron

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