Dating With Herpes - Some Tips

Herpes is caused by type 1 and type 2 HSV equally.

In most cases, genital herpes is a chronic (long-term) condition. Many people with HSV have frequently recurring genital herpes, recurring an average of four to five times in the first two years after being infected. However, the incidence of genital herpes decreases over time, and the condition becomes less severe with each subsequent occurrence.

Psychological impact of HIV

Diagnosed with HIV can be distressing and feelings of anxiety or depression are common. An HIV clinic should be able to provide you with counselling so that you can fully discuss your condition and your concerns.

Talking to other people who have HIV may be helpful. Your clinic will be able to provide you with information about local support groups.

The Facts

People who carry herpes only show their symptoms every once in a while. Don't let that fool you; you'll still need to tell potential partners that you have herpes, because even if you don't have any blisters or sores at preasent, you can still pass the virus along.

Take a step back and relax. As difficult as that may seem, it is very important to remain calm. Stress can make your outbreaks worse.

1. How did this happen to me?: Stop blaming yourself. Even using condoms 100% of the time won't protect a person from contracting genital herpes. This is a virus that can go years upon years without detection and often shows no outward signs of infection. Having herpes doesn't make you dirty or promiscuous.

2. He or she did this to me!: A common outcome with a herpes diagnosis is to blame your sexual partner, but the truth is - herpes can't always be traced back to your last partner. Once again, it can literally remain dormant in a persons system for a long time - without them even knowing it. Unless you've been tested in the past for HSV 1 and 2, it's very difficult to pin point when and where you contracted it.

3. Will anyone want to go out with or marry me: False! There are millions of happily married couples where one person has herpes and the other person does not. Dating and relationships are difficult enough, dating with herpes does complicate things
- but it won't make it impossible. You will need to be responsible in dating, but that's the case even without herpes.

4. What about having children: Another inaccurate myth! Herpes simplex virus has absolutely no effect on your ability to have children. If you are a woman, your doctor will likely suggest that you deliver through a Cesarean section (also known as a c-section) to avoid the risk of passing on to your child, but herpes has no effect on conception.

Thank goodness for this day and age where almost everything is being considered and if it isn't yet, it will be soon. You can visit and involve yourself in a dedicated herpes dating site but you should be considerate and make sure you are as healthy as you can possibly be before doing so. It really isn't difficult at all to find your partner. Remain honest and it will all come together. I have even more information on this. See the resource paragraph below.

By: Bill Baker

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