Sexual Health Buzz

Your website has helped me and shown me that there is a lot more in life and to not give up. I wanted to thank you for that. ~Michelle

I LOVE your site! Thank you for setting it up. ~F

I really like your site. Thanks for taking the time and effort to share your story and support others who are going through similar things. ~C

Angela, I want to say a HUGE thank you to you for everything you have done for me already in such a short space of time – your website was a bit of a lifesaver and YOU have been wonderful! You are welcome to kick me up the bum and give me a “you should be over this by now” pep talk ANY TIME you think I need it! I know that what you say comes from the heart and is meant to HELP and not to put anyone down. ~C

Here’s what others have sent me

I really like your site. Thanks for taking the time and effort to share your story and support others who are going through similar things. ~ C

When people write into me with words of encouragement and praise it makes me believe even more that I did the right thing creating the site back in 2003.

My first and primary objective has always been to help people realize that these things do not have to define you. You do not have to limit yourself to dating only people that have the virus and you do not have to limit yourself to mixing it up with people who want to do nothing but hide behind the virus.

I’m not against herpes dating sites OR herpes social groups and/or events … BUT when those people want to encourage you to hide in shame instead of seizing the opportunity to discuss how this is such a small thing in life … then I have to question whether or not that site OR group is the right one for you.

You see … if you are using these “herpes” only situations as a crutch because you are afraid or you don’t know what to do with your diagnosis then that tells me even more that the last thing you want to do is to throw yourself into a herpes only situation. It’s just not going to be good for you … ya know?

Why do you think I list ALL types of dating web sites on my Herpes Dating page? It’s because I don’t want you to think that you have to limit yourself to dating only people that have herpes.

In the end you still have to have the talk. You still have to make a date to go and get tested. You still have to be willing to put those days of free love behind you. The fact of the matter is … it’s just not safe any more. It’s important to be responsible with your body and safe with your body.

I understand in the beginning of your diagnosis that you might be frightened and unsure of how to handle everything. That’s normal. But … if you have had this virus for years and you are still living and hiding in fear afraid of who is going to find out then I feel very sad for you. That is not how God intended your life to be. I refuse to believe that. You might think about getting some counseling OR asking yourself what it is that you are really afraid of because I don’t think it has anything to do with herpes.

Just a few thoughts I wanted to share with you. Something for you to think about and consider because I think it’s a sad day when you feel as if you have to limit your life. Life is too short for it to be limited … ya know?

HI Yoshi2me,

I just wanted to say that I think you have provided an INCREDIBLE website…one that is full of hope.

I was just diagnosed with HSV-2 today and am still numb by the conversation with my doctor. I have a boyfriend of 5 years whom I will be telling tomorrow evening about my discovery.

Your website has given me a new found strength for tomorrow’s mission. And I pray to God that he is accepting and understanding and supportive and doesn’t walk away.

You are a true inspiration and so I thank you for your candid honesty. Thank you, thank you for hope.

Sincerely, E