I’m Being 100% Honest
Posted on Friday, September 25th, 2009 at 8:29 PM
Hi! I came across your website looking up the proper information for my boyfriend on herpes since I have it and he doesn’t.
I wanted to let you know I think what you are doing is great! I also wanted to let you know in reference to oral sex women can buy dental dams (they are latex or latex free sheets that almost act like a condom so a man can “go down” on you without having to worry about contracting your herpes!) I buy mind on the website undercovercondoms.com and they come flavored and unflavored!
I am finally in a relationship where I’m being 100% honest with my partner about everything and we are protecting him! In the past the men I have told haven’t really taken it seriously and have decided to not protect themselves. And it took me a long time to tell people, I was scared of the judgment I would receive and the wrong person knowing and telling everyone! So I didn’t tell some people either and now look back on it and feel soooooo bad about it! I will make sure not to make that mistake again!
But….. I just wanted to say from a woman who has had herpes for 11 years I appreciate all that you are doing! I know how it feels to be lost and scared and “not beautiful” because of this disease and I hope they do perfect that vaccine!!
All the best!
~Anonymous
Even though it’s a few months later I just wanted to thank you for this post. I have had HSV for 20 years and it’s great to see someone that a) has accepted and is living well with herpes and b) is willing to share their story.
We don’t hear enough about the positive side of herpes (not like, positive, positive) but it does not have to be the end of a super great life (and super great sex!). Thanks to Angela for creating this space. Best, Nanci
Hi Nancy! I just love the post response comments you have been leaving. What you have to say is so encouraging. You should think about being an H Pal for your area. Seriously, you would be wonderful at it!