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Penelope James

posted 03/03/2009, comments (5)

Taking Responsibility for Your Sex Life

Last week I had a refreshing conversation about sex and responsibility with a former lover. I was telling him how my attitude has recently changed, and that I will only engage in sexual relations with someone who knows I have herpes. Believe it or not, this is a contrast from when he met me five years ago, when our friendship... Read more Chevron

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posted 03/02/2009, comments (5)

Nothing hurts more than the emotional pain...

well, I thought I was getting back on track. Starting life over with my new challenge of herpes. I thought I was going to be ok, and believed everyone when they said that if someone can't accept the fact that you have herpes then they dont deserve you. Well...I dont really know anymore. I wasnt looking for love, when my ex (one that I was madly in... Read more Chevron

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posted 02/18/2009, comments (2)

If you have genital herpes and are in a relationship, could you PLEASE help me with a study?

Do you have genital herpes? Are you currently in a relationship? If you answered yes to both these questions, then you are qualified to participate in a short, simple study about genital herpes and the role it plays in relationships! Your participation is greatly appreciated and will help us understand how couples live with... Read more Chevron

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posted 01/26/2009, comments (11)

Just When I Thought I Was Safe

Just when I thought I had control over herpes, I realized its elusive presence was greater than I had imagined. I’ve been on suppressive therapy for the last six months and, as far as I know, had never passed on the virus to anyone…until now. Last week I found out that there is a good possibility that a recent... Read more Chevron

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posted 01/19/2009, comments (10)

The aftermath

Me: I'm 27 and i've been living with herpes for about 3 years now. Like many others, I got it from my partner in a monogamous relationship of 6 years. 3-4 years into the relationship he finally told me he had herpes, but it was too late. I've been through feeling like I am dirty, and feeling like I am less of person. I have felt that I don't... Read more Chevron

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