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Unfortunately, I was just diagnosed with genital herpes today. I've pretty much been crying ever since. I was in a commited relationship for six years (since I was 18) and just broke up with my boyfriend six months ago. I've slept with only a few people and somehow managed to contract not one but TWO STDs. I had chlaymidia a few months ago. I read somewhere that 1 in 5 American adults have Herpes? What are you experiences? Dating after being in such a long-term relationship has already been difficult, how do people with herpes even attempt to date? The word still gives me shivers. Do you go about your normal dating routine, and just bring it up after a certain number of dates? What have people's reactions been? Please help!!!!

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Hi Lauryn

Yes it's supposed to be 1 in 4 women have it and 1 in 5 men. It doesn't feel like that could possibly be true because no-one talks about it.

There's been loads of posts on this site which have talked about forming good relationships with new partners (who are not infected) so yes there's diefinitely hope!

Best wishes

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The 1 in 4 figure refers to the number of people who carry the virus, but a large majority of them/us are totally asymptomatic. I think the figures for "people who have HSV and experience genital outbreaks" is much lower, anything from 1 in 10 to 1 in 20 depending on your country).

I live in Europe and here they don't test for carrying the virus at all. The reasoning seems to be that if you have no symptoms, you're better off not knowing, since you'll only be shedding the virus asymptomatically a few days a year (and we all know that after the first couple of years of a relationship, we don't have sex very often anyway ;) )

I have to say, judging by some of the posts I've seen here over the months, the Europeans may be right. But then again...

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sorry

Sorry to hear it, Lauryn. YES the news is hard to take. It DOES get easier to deal with. You are in the beginning stages, probably some denial, etc. I have had it 3 years now, and I still can't believe it. The breakouts are very rare now, so atleast I got that goin' for me. Be glad it is not AIDS. (see, it could always be worse!)

Dating hasn't been too great for me. In fact, I have withdrawn from dating all together. The thought of having 'the talk' with someone just makes me sick, so I haven't had the nerve to date. But this new year is going to be different. I need to give myself, and men, a chance. I'm sure there is someone who will accept me for who I am. I am a good catch (besides the H, lol). So I really need to give it a chance. If someone asks me out this year that I am interested in, I am going to atleast go on some dates. I turned down dates the last 3 years because of it, and that is no way to live.

Just have to know that sex is not an option UNTIL you tell the other person the truth. Its only fair that they be given the chance you and me were NOT given. And you never know, they may have it too!

I guess it is actually a good way to 'weed' people out. If they are not going to accept you with the herpes, then who needs them anyways.

OK, enough of my new years resolution.

It will get easier to deal with, Lauryn, after it 'sinks' in that you have it and you get yourself very educated on it. Its really not that bad, its just the stigma society has placed on it makes it difficult to take.

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