I (female, 20) was diagnosed with genital HSV1 a little over 2 months ago. I was diagnosed during an outbreak, I believe I got it from oral sex with my current partner but there is no way to be sure. Since being diagnosed, I have experienced vaginal tears in the same spot every time I have sex. The tear heals pretty quickly (within a few days) and I wait at least 2-3 weeks before having sex again, but I still tear in the same place each time. I have also tried anal intercourse in hopes that this would be a good alternative, however this tore as well (it did not use to) Upon discussing this with my OBGYN, I was put on daily Valtrex, as she thought this might help. Unfortunately, I have been on daily meds for over a month and it has not helped. I sought help from the health center at my college and they suggested that I use A&D ointment, commonly used for babies with diaper rash. I have been using this for about a week now, at least 3 times a day. I will not be seeing my partner for another 2 weeks so I have time for this to hopefully work. However, I am very pessimistic about this and worries that the ointment will not help and that I will continue to tear. Does anybody have experience with this? Any other suggestions of ways to stop the vaginal tearing?? Thank you so much in advance.
Try L Lysine. You get it at the drugstore. Helps fight herpes very quickly
you need to take daily supplements of Lysine & different vitamins to strengthen your immune system too like C & B6. Selenium would be a really good one to take too. I’d say whilst taking these every day try and have a month break from sex to let your skin regrow and heal properly too.