Positive Herpes Stories
Are we joking, is there such a thing as a story about herpes that is positive?
Yes, many.
So many in fact that when we began looking for examples of positive herpes stories that we were blown away. Many of the stories are so powerfully uplifting and inspiring that they have literally changed peoples lives (we have been told it several times now)
We invite you to share your own story about herpes by using the comments section below. Your story can provide life changing relief to a person who has just been diagnosed. Tips on dealing with herpes are also appreciated.
You know what? 4/5 have been totally cool with it…
I was diagnosed with HSV1 & 2 in Mid-March after having my suspicions since December 2010. Throughout the whole ordeal I had a gf whom I loved and loved me, which made coping easier. She recently decided that she wasn’t…
I refuse to let HSV stop the many plans I have laid out before me
I’m dating this AMAZING guy. First guy I’ve been involved with since I contracted HSV and he loves me for who I am. When I told him I had HSV I was crying hysterically and he looked at me like…
He loves me for me and i couldn’t be happier
I was talking to this sweet guy when i got diagnosed. I didn’t know him well enough so i just decided to tell him. I wasn’t sure if i would ever find anyone that would accept me. I started to…
We were together for 4 years and I never passed it to him
The first person I had sex with after my diagnoses was just over a year after I got it. I had told him about my herpes and that I didn’t really have many OBs. We started out using condoms, but…
It is possible for someone to love you enough to look past HSV
I had been ‘talking’ to a guy for a few months when I found out I had GHSV-1, we weren’t dating or anything, in fact he was deployed overseas at the time and he and I knew one another from…
You will realize how insignificant this is and you can live a normal life, including amazing sex
I have had a lot of normal and carefree sex since getting this virus. That all it is, is a virus. I have been with many women and have never passed it along, nor have I been rejected. What you…
To those of you who were struggling like I was thinking there wasn’t any hope in finding love, there is hope
Well I've started talking to a new guy we have been talking almost 3 weeks now and we had “the talk” I was upfront and completely honest with him and gave him all the statistics and even suggested a website…
This disease does not have to control your life! It does not have to take over your relationships, and you shouldn’t let it!
I’ve thought for so long that because of my herpes, no one would want to date me or be with me. This, in fact, is not true! I recently broke up with my boyfriend, and he was the first person…
This virus is only as important as you make it. If you think of it as a minor annoyance then that’s all it will be.
I thought I would add to this and keep it going. I was just diagnosed with Herpes I & II. I just got the news shortly after my engagement to my fiance. My fiance didn’t give this to me either.…
He knows that he may end up with it. He also knows that he may end up with it (or something worse) if he ever has sex with anyone in the world!
Okay, I feel silly. After reviewing this thread, I realize I’ve been telling people that I outlined our system for protecting my partner here–and I never did! Here it is: I don’t believe condoms protect you from herpes; I’ve read…
H has changed nothing in my relationship, our sex life is great
I had my first OB within a month on meeting my bf. I was so scared to tell him about because I thought he would not want to be with me. I was pleasantly surprised when after sobbing my way…
I find too that the more I let go of being so concerned about H all the time, i relax and am less stressed out and happier in general which probably helps have less OBs!
My cocktail of supps has been doing well so far to keep me healthy and my man and I have been having actually quite a lovely sex life… in case y’all were wondering!! I find too that the more I…
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Post Series: Positive & Inspirational Stories about Herpes
- 1.Positive Herpes Stories
- 2.Today I am thankful for herpes……
- 3.If I can be happy, so can you!
I was 15 when I noticed a small “cut” on my labia minora. It was sensitive to the touch and I became worried when it wasn’t healing. I went to the doctor and was extremely surprised when she told me I had contracted genital herpes.
“But I’ve never had sex!” I exclaimed.
“Have you received oral sex?” she asked.
I had, my boyfriend and I had been exploring each other’s bodies. To our knowledge, he had never had a cold sore, so the diagnosis was a huge shock. After a dosage of Famvir, the “cut” cleared up.
Flash forward 7 years and I have never had another outbreak since that initial “cut”. I have never passed it on to any of my sexual partners. If anything, I consider it a blessing in disguise because it has made me choose my sexual partners more carefully.
My experience with herpes has been pretty damn easy. In fact, the worst part of it was that initial diagnosis – the doctor handled it poorly and placed a lot of blame on me. Every sexual partner has been understanding and comforting. I almost enjoy telling the story now, because it usually counters their previous conceptions of STIs.
I haven’t told many of my friends about my diagnosis, however I was shocked when an acquaintance confided in me that she was HSV positive. She said I seemed like I would be open minded and she wanted a friend. STIs are all around people!!!!
Thank you sooo much for sharing! Another example of how very insignificant and minor herpes can be, especially Genital HSV1 which has been shown to have a very low likelihood of recurring and spreading.
Thank you for sharing your story.I too have it,and felling good.I found out a lot of people have it and don’t know it, that was a shock. I’ve been careful with telling my friends, and there very supportive. I wanna thank you once again.
I have herpes from childhood and last 8 years I had very often outbreaks. About 1-2 times each month. Tried so many things, but seems I found my answer.
Firstly, I had very low D vitamin level (5x lower than normal) in blood, so I really recommend you to test yourself for it. I started drink D vitamin regularly and hold it’s level above 50ng/ml.
Secondly, I made Isoprinosine drug (immune system antiviral modulator) therapy.
Thirdly, as I had problems with almonds often, I made Bronchomunal drug (throat immune system modulator) therapy.
At the moment I can say that I had only one small outbreak within 9 months which disappeared in 2 days. And yes, always have Heviran 400mg like drugs next to you. If you had much stress, went into coldness for a long time or had a lot of alcohol parties, then drink this Heviran (Acyclovirum drug) preventively for some days. This was my answer for herpes.
Summary – check you D vitamin level and correct it if needed, eliminate companion infections if you have (like streptococcus), never stay cold and try immune system modulators. And soon vaccine will come.
Thanks for your feedback Searcher
I was diagnosed with hsv2 a week before my 20th birthday since then I have continued my sexual life once I gain the knowledge of the risk of giving it to my partner I take valtrex and 1000mg lysine daily. Chocolate and stress seems to only trigger a breakout for me. I do have unprotected sex with my partner he is aware and he gets tested regularly and always comes back negative and iam currently pregnant with my first child and i haven’t had a single breakout and my baby is healthy. NEVER STRESS OVER SOMETHING U CANT CHANGE THIS THING CALLED HERPES U CAN MANAGE IT AND STILL LIVE A NORMAL LIFE AND HAVE A HAPPY RELATIONSHIP KEEP A POSITIVE MIND SET ALWAYS
I was given herpes by a cheating boyfriend when I wad 20. I was devastated at the time but found that when I was honest with partners, they trusted me. I go years without an outbreak. I have been with my husband for 8 years and I have had 4 vaginal births. We never use protection and his blood work still comes back negative for hsv2. It’s possible to have long rerun relationships without passing it along.
How inspiring for women with HSV who might be interested in having a natural vaginal birth at some point in their lives! What a powerful message, thank you for sharing Katherine.