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Living With It

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My Life Starting July 20, 2009

I found out two days ago that I most likely have herpes.  I was devestated, at only 19 that was not in my life plan.  I had everything going pretty much perfect, the perfect boyfriend, transfering to a new and better school, figuring out my future, life was great.  Three days ago was when I knew something wasn't right.  I just... Read moreChevron
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Telling Your Partner, Gender and Acceptance

Maybe I’m picky or maybe I’m hard to be in a relationship with, but for whatever reason lately I seem to change partners about as often as I change my Facebook status.  Due to the moderately high turnover, and my resolution to always inform my partners about having herpes before any sexual contact, I’ve been able to really... Read moreChevron
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Shaving, Waxing and STDs

I’ve recently discovered a huge obsession with pubic hair in today’s world, or at least in the metropolitan city in which I live.   The last three guys I dated all enjoyed meticulously grooming their bushes, and slyly pressured me to do the same.  Now, you might assume that I’m simply attracted to guys who are well... Read moreChevron
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Happy STD Awareness Month!

Did you know that April is National STD Awareness Month?  That’s right, this is the time to discuss and develop healthy sexual habits that we can put into practice for the rest of the year (or, rather, for the rest of your life).  Have a burning question about an STD?  Been putting off a visit to the doctor?  This is your... Read moreChevron
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I have herpes. It doesn't have me.

Hunting for my infector: My own useless modern-day witch hunt.

"You tested positive for Herpes Simplex 2... is that a shock, or were you expecting that?"  I understood why the polite female voice at the other end of the phone asked me that, but at the moment, it seemed like an idiotic question.  I never, ever had any sort of reason to think I might have had genital herpes.  I'd been tested... Read moreChevron