O/B from sex

I was diagnosed with HSV2 about three months ago and I’m slowly starting to accept it. I’ve only had a few outbreaks but they all happened after I had sex with my boyfriend (he’s my giver). I’m currently taking antivirals and dryness isn’t really a problem, so there isn’t too much friction. I know that I haven’t had this that long.. so maybe that’s why I keep getting O/B’s from sex? Does anyone else have any experience with this? I just want to know if the longer I have this virus, the less O/B’s I’ll have after sex.

By the way thanks to everyone for all the support, it’s really helped me come to terms with my diagnosis

I hope someone has an answer to this; I found out about four months ago, had sex for the first time yesterday (He didn't reject me! Yay!), and now I have a bump. I didn't realize sex could CAUSE outbreaks... now I'm scared I was pre-outbreak already and therefore more contagious and might have had a higher likelihood of giving it to him. :(

From what I understand sex can cause outbreaks but that doesn’t mean you were contagious during sex. As long as you weren’t showing signs of an outbreak while you were having sex then I wouldn’t worry about transmitting it to him. I’ve read that using lube can help because it’s usually the friction that causes the outbreak.

@actioncat

Ohhhh. Good tip, the lube. I wouldn't have associated the friction, but that makes total sense. And phew! I swear, hearing I had herpes was the lowest point of my life, but this community has been putting rung after rung in front of me so I can climb out of that hole. Thank you!

Actioncat - I like that image, rung after rung to climb out.... it's a rough climb out indeed.

Just wearing basic clothing can now give me one - I'm all for commando, but damn to chilly for 24/7 skirts no tights or panties! lol