I have had herpes for 8-9 years now, and my first outbreak was by far the worst.
I caught herpes around the age of 18..
I know it can be hard at times, but the most important thing is to be honest. Being honest may limit your sex life..etc but it's the only way to do it. There are men who will love you for you, but lying will only make them angry and spread it around more. I know it's hard but keep your head up, and learn from something as horrible as this can be. Use this as a way to reach out to others so you can prevent others from having it. Keep your head up, many people have it, and it is not the end of your world by far.

You should not cry about it your not the only one in this world with it. You should use protection if your having sex. When you have an OB I do not recommend having sex. Limit your self to stress, its what causes the virus to come to the surface. Live a normal life as if there is nothing wrong keep you hygiene up. An try to maintain a healthy lifestyle. There are certain vitamins you can take to build you immune system up to help prevent OB. Just read up on it. Do not use household products on your skin. Good luck to you and remember whatever doesn't kill you will make you stronger.

Hello... I've lived with herpes for almost 20 years. I got it as a teen...I was with a guy who was unkind and scared me, like your boyfriend- I should have left him long before. You are a beautiful creation- made by God Himself, and you should not lower yourself to sleep with or date a man who is mean or disrespectful to you. Yes, it is disrespecting you for him to expect sex when he has not promised to care for you by making you his wife. Sounds old fashioned- but it's the truth. You can get away from him and find a new life with the real Man- the one who made you and loves you better than anyone else could. Find a Bible and start reading in the book of John. Jesus set me free from my old life- I don't feel dirty and afraid and hopeless anymore. He changed everything for me and He will for you..if you go after Him in spite of the fear. God bless you on your journey.

Omg i was 16 when i got it n im 18 now too! N we have similar names even though im not gonna write mine! Im in a Epson salt bath right now with an OB. But i take vitamin c, vitamin e as well as valtrex 500 daily. I smoke cigarettes n weed so my outbreak will probably heal slow but i do anything n everything to stop the symptoms.

Do not worry, I was exposed when I was 18 and thought my life was over. Since then I have had two husbands for almost 10 years each, 4 beautiful children, and a new boyfriend. I was up front with each and every one of them. After a short while you will know when an OB is going to occur, DO NOT HAVE SEX THEN! Condoms do not stop the virus either, abstain. The thing I am proudest of is that I have NEVER infected a single person, and I am 42 now. Be honest and get to know your body and you may be able to say the same someday. Even if you do infect your partner, if you are honest he will know that there is always that risk, and if he is a good man it will be a risk he is worth taking.

I'm 18 too and just got diagnosed with GH I dont know how to tell my boyfriend ethier :(

I've had GH for about 6 years now. I got it from an ex boyfriend who didn't know he had it and took the condom when I wasn't looking. When I first got it I thought my life was over but I now realize it's like any other time you get sick. It sucks for a few days and then goes away. I thought no one would ever want to be with me again. But I've only ever had one guy not want to be with me over it.
Tell your boyfriend. Not only are you putting him in danger of contracting it, but he should still love you and you'll be able to move on together. If not, forget him cause there are SO many other guys who will love you no matter what. Give your boyfriend the chance to decide if he wants to take that risk.
Remember, 1 in 4 men and 1 in 5 women have GH. You are not alone! :)

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Some body call me. I don't give a shit. I need to talk to some one who understands. My number is (803)261-5542. I need to feel that I'm not alone.

I was diagnosed with HSV 1 when I was 21. Back then which was only 10 years ago I was told it couldn't live in the genitals. I was still terrified and went to my boyfriend I knew had given it to me. He denied it and our relationship didn't work out. Since then I have had many other boyfriends and most of them have understood and realize how common it is. I hope you take care of yourself and always use protection. Never take a guys word that he has been fully tested because unless he has external symptoms or has done all the painful STD tests he probably has only peed in a cup and had an HIV test. Do your self a favor leave the lights on check him out and if he even looks like he has razor burn hold off and use a condom every time. I hope this helps you some what. Please don't be scared.