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.
They will be happy you told them and will still like you because they realize how little it means about you as a person
Hello, I just wanted to explain my first situation telling a guy I have herpes. I’ve been diagnosed a little over a month ago. I was seeing a guy at the time and he was really supportive and blamed himself.…
I should have told him so much sooner. It really is true that if the person loves you they won’t care.
I told him last night. I was shaking; crying- told him how I contracted it and about how my ex boyfriend was abusive. Told him I loved him and explained I could protect him from getting this and how low…
She told me that she wants to be mine forever and she doesn’t care if she gets it or not
I was involved with a girl for 9 years. During the 5th or 6th year we broke up briefly. My now ex g/f slept with someone and contracted H. We got back together and she passed it along to me.…
Life isn’t over just because you have herpes. You will find someone to accept you – and it will be wonderful.
I thought I’d share my positive experience since reading others happy stories really helped me when I first joined this site. I’ve had genital HSV-1 for over 4 years now – contracted it from my ex boyfriend who broke up…
I like to mention that 20-25% of the population has it as well, so they may have already been with someone who has herpes.
After making out, but before sexual activity, I just stop, make eye contact, and say “Hey. I have a card, and I’m just gonna lay it on the table. I have herpes. Passing it on to you is not very…
If the person really cares about you, they’re going to accept you the way you are without judging you for your stupid skin virus.
I have told 3 people that I have herpes. All 3 of them cared more about me than a stupid skin disease i contracted out of pure bad luck. They were all willing to work around it, and weren’t worried…
I wanted to share some of my happiness with you all b/c I am living proof that happiness can happen to us all
I wanted to share some of my happiness with you all b/c I am living proof that happiness can happen to us all. Four years ago I met this guy and another guy who turned out to be my giver.…
Read the acceptance stories n never thought it was real……….
So finally got up the nerves to tell the guy i’ve been talking to (no sex) for several months…n he could sense a long time ago that I had something i wanted to tell him and was holding back my…
I’m new here but i read about ppl being so worried about it and i just wanted to say it’s not so bad
I have been HSV type 2 (and type one i suspect also) for more than ten years. Getting divorced now and back on the dating scene. I have had the talk seven times and NOBODY has freaked out yet. I…
LIVE YOUR LIFE! Don’t give this virus any more thought then you have to
I found out about 2 months ago now. Ill tell you the first week was torture, waking up to these bumps that hurt, going to the doctors, waiting for the results. OMG waiting for the results had to be the…
I have had HSV for thirty years. It has been such an insignificant part of my life.
It is 2 am where I am. I am not up late thinking about the H. I am up late tonight and many nights because I am alone. This is the Secret to our Success area and though I am…
Had you ever had mono, chickenpox or a cold sore? If so, you already had herpes.
You can get married, have kids, anything you want. You just now have a very common, mostly harmless virus. Had you ever had mono, chickenpox or a cold sore? If so, you already had herpes. Do you think people who…
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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.