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.
The initial reaction to herpes is common, yet exceedingly inaccurate. It’s not a grounded belief. It’s pure emotion speaking, generated from the experience of shock—nothing more.
Many people who find out they’re HSV+ feel like their dating and/or sex life is over. This initial reaction is common, yet exceedingly inaccurate. It’s not a grounded belief. It’s pure emotion speaking, generated from the experience of shock—nothing more.…
I literally wouldn’t have believed how insignificant of an issue it has been if you told me a year ago. Woohoo!!!
Just wanted to share my experience. I’ve been positive 1 year. Of course I was devastated off the bat. Three months in, I met a friends friend while out for supper. We were making out, I wasn’t pushing things at…
I have herpes and am now engaged and pregnant with our second child
I have herpes and am now engaged and pregnant with our second child. He still doesn’t have it and he loves me enough to not care and was open-minded enough to get there since I was honest from before the…
It’s a virus, it doesn’t mean anything about your morals. And chances are good that they too have it, even if they don’t know.
Everybody has herpes. It’s a virus, it doesn’t mean anything about your morals. In any case, nobody but your sexual partners have to know. And chances are good that they too have it, even if they don’t know. Comment…
So you will find love and if you don’t find love then find me because i will love you!
My dad’s first wife had herpes. He didn’t divorce her because she had herpes, he divorced her because she never told him until after they were married. at that point he had already caught herpes. years later he met my…
If they truly care about you, it won’t matter. There are ways around it and I promise you… you ARE LOVED.
My ex boyfriend cheated on me and gave me herpes. I was afraid that I would NEVER be loved or want to be touched by anyone again. I told my current boyfriend that I had herpes — he asked me…
Don’t be shy, give him all the facts, and if they’re worth it, they’ll stay
I met a boy a few weeks ago and I straight up told him about the possibility of me having herpes. He still talks to me and our relationship has been growing just like anyone else’s would have. Don’t be…
This is proof that just because you have herpes does NOT mean people are going to run for the hills when they find out
Hi everyone. Thought I’d share a positive experience with you all. I was diagnosed with genital HSV1 early October. Pretty devastating and I’m still coming to terms with it. I’ve been hanging out with a guy for the past month.…
A huge part of the success of the whole ordeal was that
A huge part of the success of the whole ordeal was that I was as calm and confident as possible and totally open about how I felt about the whole thing So I just had my very first talk with…
No one thinks cold sores are bad things and chances are they have had one. Then I say I get cold sores but not on my face.
The more comfortable you are with this the more likely they will accept. And definitely make sure you know as much as you can about this virus because they will have questions. However, you really don’t have to wait and…
I felt like a mutant before….and now I couldn’t be happier. Surprisingly people are pretty understanding!
So my ex fiance and I have started to rekindle things and are moving back in together. Well…I know “the talk” had to come. I was dreading it!! I was so surprised at how well he understood and he did…
It’s seriously no worse than the common cold. Maybe even less of a problem than that. Something that used to feel so scary to have has dissolved into nothing more than a minor inconvenience.
A couple of months ago, I married the man who gave me herpes. I’ve actually never really been upset at him for this. He didn’t know he had it until it was too late, and truly, truly regretted it. In…
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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.