Can I Find Love with Dating Someone with Herpes?
So… You have herpes, a highly contagious Sexually Transmitted Disease known to cause such undesirable things as visible sores and painful scabby blisters on your genitals, most shocking of all There Is No Cure. (Yikes..insert awkward pause in dinner conversation) Well both you and I know that you are not any less of who you are before you found out about herpes but trust me… I know from experience it will be tough, talking a potential date about your condition. Let’s face it. You WILL be rejected, probably more often than not – but you must stand strong. There is hope in finding someone who will love you for you. Very little is known about Herpes by the general public, in fact recent studies suggest 1 in 5 sexually active people get herpes (thousands of whom visit this site everyday to find each other). Most just aren’t aware because they are asymptotic and continue about their lives without ever even thinking they could be spreading a sexually transmitted disease. Well lucky them – You However Now need to be More Careful Than Ever. Research and knowledge is your best resource when dealing with the complex emotions of dating with herpes. We’re here to give you the facts and some advice you can use as you get out and get your dating life back on track!
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Herpes Diagnosis – ME?
Being diagnosed with herpes usually hits people like a ton of bricks. When your doctor or practitioner first uttered the words you probably thought to yourself, or exclaimed “Help!”! I am sure many emotions raced through your mind. How did this happen? Who gave this to me? Will I ever be able to date again? Will I ever be able to have sex again? These feelings are totally normal. As time progresses things will get easier for you in your love life.
How Did This Happen?
People think sexually transmitted diseases will ‘happen to someone else’ or that using a condom is 100% foolproof in protecting against STD’s. The most important thing to realize is that ANYONE who is sexually active has an extremely high likelihood that they will come into contact herpes. Genital herpes is very common. Many estimates have placed the lifetime likelihood of getting genital herpes to be in the range of 20%. Think about that. That is 1 out of every 5 people! It is almost impossible to be sexually active with more than one partner your entire life and avoid catching herpes. While most do not know they have the herpes virus because it does not cause any visible symptoms, they are still able to transmit the virus to others. Even if this does sound alarming, it is comforting to know that most people are exposed to herpes. For most people herpes does not cause any outbreaks. Telling your current or future dating partner armed with these statistics about herpes makes it much easier to be honest with them.
Are there other people with the Herpes virus in my local area who want to date me?
You should understand that at times it is difficult, especially in the beginning stages of learning about herpes, or if you have been rejected in the past. That is why we have affiliated with the world’s best STD dating site to create PositiveCupid.com! You can find others in your area today that have herpes and share your outlook on dating. It is free to join and you can start communicating right away in our forums! Then sign up for direct anonymous communicating and more features. Sign up free today. No credit card needed to sign up.
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Thanks for the info…very helpful