Just got the dreaded phone call of being positive for HSV-1 in the genitals... because my outbreak was on my vagina, does that mean that it will stay there? Or could I still have an outbreak on my face? I'm kind of in a panic... I don't want anyone to ever touch me again.. can I even have a normal sex life? I've been with my boyfriend for 2years... how did I just get this?
What you're experiencing is probably all you'll get. HSV1 is carried by many people without symptoms and it doesn't transmit each and every time, so it's possible to avoid it for two years, then to suddenly get it. Of course you can have sex again. For most people, gHSV1 is less problematic than oHSV1 or gHSV2.
If you ever touch down there make sure you wash your hands after every time you do if not make sure that you don't touch anywhere else or it could spread especially if you're having a outbreak while touching down there, now you can have a normal sex life if you choose to I know that this is really hard but still try to be happy like it's not there that's how I'm making it in my life with it but still tell the sex partners about it before you have sex with them if they can't accept it it's their lost however most won't care you'll be surprised how many will have it to type 1 is more common then type 2 I have type 2 after telling guys so many of them had a virus to but it was type 1 it will be ok.
Maybe it was his 1st outbreak in 2yrs and you two had sex during his shedding. My friend also has it she been with her husband 13yrs she only gets outbreaks every couple years and he doesn't have it. She doesn't take Med's and had a natural child birth. Some ppl are just luckier than others.
Thank you for responding. How long after an outbreak is it ok to have sex again? My doctor won't put my on acyclovir as a prevention method. Is that normal if you have type 1? I keep reading contradicting stories in type 1 actually is no different than type 2.... or I've read type 1 you can have a break out once a year where as type 2 it's a lot more... I have no idea what to believe
Thank you for your kind words of encouragement. How long have you had it? How was your experience telling others? I don't know if my love and I are going to make it through this... we've been rocky before this... we were so free and wild in the bedroom and we can't do that now...
He never had an visible sores. I'm hoping I'm that lucky...
Honestly I don't think Dr even know everything about this virus and it is one of the oldest. I recommend u see a different dr because that is how u reduce the chances of passing to your partner. Sex still always safe and I wouldn't have sex til sores heal completely.
He sounds like he is a carrier! Did he get tested yet??
I was diagnosed June 6th 2017 I was depressed the first week I found out and didn't talk to anyone or leave my room, but everyone knows now my story made a few people being more careful with sleeping with anyone so many people don't know much about it I didn't either tell I had it but I've done so much research about it, but I don't really want to date anymore since someone who gave it to me doesn't even know they have it yet or completely lied to me so it gave me so many trust issues. All you can do is talk to him about it see if he still wants to be together if you get to emotional can always text him or write a letter. The guy I told when I was diagnosed said he wanted to be together but then went gost on me he was cheating and tried using a excuse, guys can do that to I'm only telling you because I didn't expect that to happen at all I just wanted a honest yes or no.
He has not been tested yet. He plans on it though.
Do you or him get cold sores ?? Cold sores can cause hsv down below??
Neither of us do....
did your dr say you has a lot of anti bodies built up or that you were recently exposed ?
You would be surprised how many ppl have hv2 your dating life is not over. Your just feeling frustrated, sad, over whelmed all the emotions we all go through its natural. You just have to be honest and open when you are ready to date. Honesty is the best policy. Love will always find away. This ugly disease hopefully will have a cure but in the meantime be happy as you can be and love yourself.
I had a swab done.
Since he doesn't have sores he gonna have to get a blood test. It's good you have ea other it's difficult to go thru this alone
They are not the same. Type 1 is better genitally and long-term daily meds aren't usually prescribed as a result.
Where did you get your information I had a dr appt today I asked what was the difference. She said not really a difference should be treated the same as hsv2 depending on your outbreaks
Yeah he knows he'll have to get tested.. I don't really "have" him though... I wish I had him for support but he's slipped away from me...