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about three weeks ago I engaged in protected oral and vaginal sex with a woman whose sexual history I dont know. I was apathethic and not totally sober at the time of the incident but reflection on it has made me realize all I have to lose and put in perspective my previously seemingly insurmountable problems. I am afraid I may have contracted herpes. As I understand it Herpes once contracted is usually in a latent stage in which it can't be transmitted. However of course there is also asmyptomatic shedding which is how 70% of cases are transmitted. I'm going to get tested in the next two days and again in three week intervals until six months. I think the odds are with me but I feel terrible shame and guilt. I have only told one person and she has been helpful but I really felt the need to have futher interaction. If anyone has anything to add I would really appreciate it. Thanks for your time and energy.

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Calm down...

It's ok that you feel you have learned a lesson and I hope that the reflection of what you feel right now will prevent you from engaging in risky behavior again, but I think you are being WAY too hard on yourself.

I wouldn't get tested quite as much as you say. Once now and in a few months would be enough I would think if you are anxious to learn your status, but being tested more isn't going to make herpes any more or less a reality than it already is, either way.

Hang in there

Gayla

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