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Hey everybody. Pretty new to the forum, spent most of my time thus far just reading through different threads.

I've got asymptomatic HSV2 and am struggling with the communication side of things. I haven't disclosed to the girl I've recently started dating but am prepping for that conversation. Any guidance is appreciated!

Also looking for connections in or around Chicago. Strange feeling being late 20s, good career, and fit and all of the sudden the dating /sex scene seems to disappear for a while!

 

 

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Hi! I'm in the same boat.  I'm in my late 20's, have a great career, and should be dating but I'm struggling with the thought of sharing this personal information with just anyone.  But when I found out that I had HSV2 last summer, I was in a new relationship.  Telling him I had HSV2 was not easy, but I felt much better once I did tell him.  I didn't make it sound like it was the end of the world, and didn't paint myself in a negative light.  I told him that I had a rash show up on my outer thigh, I got tested and it turned out to be hsv2 also known as genital herpes.  He didn't freak out like I thought he would.  In fact he didn't really know anything about HSV.  So I educated him as best as I could.  I told him that I cared a lot about him but understand if this is a deal breaker for him,  because he is at risk of getting the virus.  To my surprise he still wanted to date me.  The relationship ended for other reasons, but now I know that when I do find someone I feel comfortable enough sharing that with, I'll know how to go about it.

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@Kelly24 thanks for the reply! I'm at the exact moment prior to talking through it. Great to hear that first time went well for you.

sounds like you've been able to keep things rolling. I will see how this one goes and then keep trying it out to see what happens.

let me know if you ever need a soundboard!

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Welcome to HC!  There is a good post somewhere about communicating with a partner.  I haven't seen it in a while but I'll take a look for it.  You're lucky you are asymptomatic, did you find out?

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@Evaluate yep haven't had any symptoms so it does make it a bit easier to deal with. I actually disclosed last night for the first time to a beautiful girl I've been dating and she was ok with it. Spent the night with her and it was like nothing changed. It was definitely nerve wracking!

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@Evaluate Agreed! I'm doing a lot of research this week.

the big ones I've heard are daily antivirals, no sex during an OB (I don't seem to get them so I think i'm ok on this one), taking vitamins, and staying healthy in general.

Any other suggestions / places to look?

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