Frequently Asked Questions on herpes and popular conversations

Hi all you H Opportunists!

 

So there have been many patterns of questions that are asked, and many get asked a lot. I'm going to start compiling Frequently Asked Questions here as they come up. As I have time, I'll be going back through old posts and consolidating those that have common themes. Hopefully that will help everyone!

 

Great overviews of all the things you need to know!

http://herpeslife.com/doctor-answers-questions-about-genital-herpes-hsv-and-hpv

http://herpeslife.com/herpes-forum/discussion/1967/i-have-herpes-but-my-doctor-is-unsure-if-its-hsv-1-or-hsv-2/p1

 

I feel like my life is ruined. How do I "get over" having herpes?

http://herpeslife.com/the-herpes-self-acceptance-process/

http://herpeslife.com/herpes-help-one-magic-phrase/

http://herpeslife.com/herpes-forum/discussion/699/i-just-dont-see-the-point-/p1

http://herpeslife.com/herpes-forum/discussion/1333/newbie-confused-how-i-got-herpes/p1

http://herpeslife.com/herpes-forum/discussion/1574/herpes-is-always-on-my-mind/p1

http://herpeslife.com/herpes-forum/discussion/1700/hard-being-positive/p1

http://herpeslife.com/herpes-forum/discussion/1702/i-am-scared-of-what-will-happen-/p1

http://herpeslife.com/herpes-forum/discussion/1711/how-long-does-it-take-to-get-over-herpes/p1

http://herpeslife.com/herpes-forum/discussion/1723/wanting-my-sexy-back/p1

http://herpeslife.com/herpes-forum/discussion/1804/disclosing-herpes-for-the-first-time/p1

http://herpeslife.com/herpes-forum/discussion/1826/falling-apart/p1

http://herpeslife.com/herpes-forum/discussion/1830/sex-after-herpes/p1

http://herpeslife.com/herpes-forum/discussion/1860/newly-diagnosed-with-herpes-devastated-my-story/p1

http://herpeslife.com/herpes-forum/discussion/1888/alone-forever/p1

http://herpeslife.com/herpes-forum/discussion/1891/help-why-do-i-feel-so-dirty-with-herpes-who-will-want-me/p1

http://herpeslife.com/herpes-forum/discussion/1907/i-never-want-to-disclose-herpes-to-partners/p1

 

I've had herpes for a little while now and getting frequent recurring outbreaks. What gives?

http://herpeslife.com/herpes-forum/discussion/1791/frustrated-by-recurring-herpes-outbreaks/p1

 

What's the difference between HSV-1 and HSV-2?

http://herpeslife.com/hsv-1-hsv-2-types-of-herpes/

http://herpeslife.com/herpes-forum/discussion/1721/test-results-i-have-genital-herpes-hsv-1-difference-from-hsv-2/p1

http://herpeslife.com/herpes-forum/discussion/1771/can-hsv-1-genital-also-happen-on-my-lip/p1

http://herpeslife.com/herpes-forum/discussion/1827/genital-herpes-hsv-1-difference-from-genital-herpes-hsv-2/p1

 

I am having a herpes outbreak. How do I take care of it?

http://herpeslife.com/herpes-forum/discussion/1624/herpes-medication-genital-hsv-1-how-to-keep-herpes-outbreaks-clean-dry/p1

http://herpeslife.com/herpes-forum/discussion/2096/question-for-the-guys-or-women-with-herpily-endowed-partners/p1

 

Do I have to have the herpes talk?

http://herpeslife.com/herpes-forum/discussion/1741/do-i-have-to-tell-that-i-have-herpes/p1

http://herpeslife.com/herpes-forum/discussion/1907/i-never-want-to-disclose-herpes-to-partners/p1

https://herpeslife.com/herpes-forum/discussion/7003/valtrex-daily-condoms-do-i-really-need-to-disclose/p1

 

Can I still have casual sex?

https://herpeslife.com/herpes-forum/discussion/70/herpes-disclosure-and-casual-sex/p1

https://herpeslife.com/herpes-forum/discussion/7003/valtrex-daily-condoms-do-i-really-need-to-disclose/p1

https://herpeslife.com/herpes-forum/discussion/2056/semi-success-i-don-t-know-just-read-it

https://herpeslife.com/herpes-forum/discussion/3271/first-herpes-disclosure-was-a-success-i-can-breathe-now

https://herpeslife.com/herpes-forum/index.php?p=discussion/3368/my-one-night-wonder

 

How do I have the herpes talk?

Download the free e-book + handouts here: http://eepurl.com/b4IPP

http://herpeslife.com/herpes-forum/categories/herpes-talk-disclosing

http://herpeslife.com/herpes-forum/categories/herpes-talk-success-stories

 

Why don't standard STD tests include testing for herpes?

http://herpeslife.com/herpes-forum/discussion/1705/another-herpes-outbreak-and-scared-how-long-to-wait-to-have-sex-again/p1

http://herpeslife.com/herpes-forum/discussion/1991/herpes-has-triggered-hiv-anxiety#Item_5

 

Confusion about the herpes tests out there?

http://herpeslife.com/herpes-forum/discussion/1333/newbie-confused-how-i-got-herpes/p1

http://herpeslife.com/herpes-forum/discussion/1654/obsessing-should-i-retest-for-herpes/p1

http://herpeslife.com/herpes-forum/discussion/1656/herpes-test-a-false-positive-is-it-possible/p1

http://herpeslife.com/herpes-forum/discussion/1707/herpes-blood-test-question/p1

http://herpeslife.com/herpes-forum/discussion/1714/how-is-this-possible/p1

http://herpeslife.com/herpes-forum/discussion/1831/hsv-blood-tests/p1

http://herpeslife.com/herpes-forum/discussion/4339/lab-results-all-negative-now-what/p1

 

Should I have the herpes talk face-to-face or not?

http://herpeslife.com/herpes-forum/discussion/1642/stronger-than-ever-herpes-disclosure-through-a-letter/p1

http://herpeslife.com/herpes-forum/discussion/1736/how-to-disclose-herpes-phonetext-or-in-person/p1

https://herpeslife.com/herpes-forum/discussion/7033/disclosing-via-text

 

Are there any herpes cures or new treatments for herpes on the horizon?

The drug development process/timeline: http://screencast.com/t/O5TidyhLE

http://herpeslife.com/herpes-cure/

http://herpeslife.com/the-key-to-being-happy-with-herpes-give-up-hope/

http://herpeslife.com/herpes-forum/discussion/3356/herpes-vaccines/p1

http://herpeslife.com/herpes-forum/discussion/1818/test-for-herpes-viral-shedding-herpes-cure-vaccine-medical-advances/p1

http://herpeslife.com/herpes-forum/discussion/2277/herpes-treatment-options/p1

http://herpeslife.com/herpes-forum/discussion/3704/research-update/p1

 

I'm scared that I'll pass herpes. How do I enjoy sex again?

http://bit.ly/h-opp-disclosure-handout

http://herpeslife.com/keeping-your-partner-herpes-free-can-be-super-sexy/

http://herpeslife.com/rates-of-herpes-transmission/

http://herpeslife.com/herpes-forum/discussion/5255/from-dr-peter-leone-herpes-transmission-risk-per-sex-act-explained/p1

http://herpeslife.com/herpes-forum/discussion/70/herpes-disclosure-and-casual-sex/p1

http://herpeslife.com/herpes-forum/discussion/85/facts-about-passing-on-herpes/p1

http://herpeslife.com/herpes-forum/discussion/1666/waiting-on-herpes-test-results#Item_8

http://herpeslife.com/herpes-forum/discussion/1731/the-guilt-of-passing-herpes-/p1

http://herpeslife.com/herpes-forum/discussion/1735/chances-of-passing-herpes/p1

http://herpeslife.com/herpes-forum/discussion/1818/test-for-herpes-viral-shedding-herpes-vaccine-medical-advances/p1

http://herpeslife.com/herpes-forum/discussion/1460/disclosed-my-herpes-he-accepted-now-how-do-i-accept-him-taking-the-risk-of-herpes-transmission/p1

http://herpeslife.com/herpes-forum/discussion/1830/sex-after-herpes/p1

 

I have genital herpes. Can I receive/give oral sex again?

(go to the 19:50 mark)

http://herpeslife.com/herpes-forum/discussion/1647/oral-sex-with-herpes-can-it-happen/p1

http://herpeslife.com/genital-hsv-1-herpes-and-oral-sex/

http://herpeslife.com/spreading-genital-herpes-hsv2-from-oral-sex

Are herpes outbreaks linked to women's periods?

http://herpeslife.com/herpes-forum/discussion/2156/herpes-outbreaks-linked-to-period/p1

http://herpeslife.com/herpes-forum/discussion/2148/i-get-herpes-outbreaks-once-a-month-suggested-herpes-treatments/p1

 

Herpes medication and natural treatments?

http://herpeslife.com/herpes-medication/

http://herpeslife.com/herpes-treatment/

http://herpeslife.com/herpes-forum/discussion/1839/herpes-treatment-questions-which-drugs-dosage/p1

http://herpeslife.com/herpes-forum/discussion/2096/question-for-the-guys-or-women-with-herpily-endowed-partners/p1

http://herpeslife.com/herpes-forum/discussion/1624/herpes-medication-genital-hsv-1-how-to-keep-herpes-outbreaks-clean-dry/p1

http://herpeslife.com/herpes-forum/discussion/1925/emotional-freedom-technique-eft/p1

http://herpeslife.com/herpes-forum/discussion/2112/natural-remediessupplements-for-herpes-outbreaks/p1

http://herpeslife.com/herpes-forum/discussion/1912/camu-camu-superfruit-antiviral-that-could-help-with-herpes/p1

http://herpeslife.com/herpes-forum/discussion/1802/going-the-natural-route/p1

http://herpeslife.com/herpes-forum/discussion/2277/herpes-treatment-options/p1

 

What does Lysine and Arginine have to do with herpes?

http://herpeslife.com/herpes-forum/discussion/1821/food-drinks-that-causeprolong-herpes-outbreaks/p1

 

Why aren't there more men on the Herpes Opportunity forums?

http://herpeslife.com/herpes-forum/discussion/1716/a-question-for-men-with-herpes/p1

 

Really itchy because of herpes outbreaks (during/after)?

http://herpeslife.com/herpes-forum/discussion/1007/my-body-started-itching-today-is-it-a-sign-of-another-herpes-outbreak/p1

http://herpeslife.com/herpes-forum/discussion/1230/body-sensitivity-beforeafter-herpes-outbreaks/p1

http://herpeslife.com/herpes-forum/discussion/1242/itching-after-herpes-outbreak/p1

http://herpeslife.com/herpes-forum/discussion/1327/help-please-itching-from-herpes/p1

http://herpeslife.com/herpes-forum/discussion/1488/just-diagnosed-with-herpes-and-everything-itches/p1

http://herpeslife.com/herpes-forum/discussion/1749/herpes-itch/p1

http://herpeslife.com/herpes-forum/discussion/2500/itchy-during-herpes-healing-process/p1

 

Why do we disclose genital herpes, but nobody discloses oral herpes (cold sores)?

http://herpeslife.com/disclosing-cold-sores-oral-herpes-hsv-1-to-potential-partners-before-kissing/

http://herpeslife.com/herpes-forum/discussion/1407/disclose-cold-sores-before-even-kissing-someone/p1

 

I'm a lesbian. How did I get herpes?

http://herpeslife.com/herpes-forum/discussion/1809/need-detective-help-cant-figure-his-out/p1

http://herpeslife.com/herpes-forum/discussion/2006/woman-to-woman-herpes-transmission-how-did-i-get-genital-herpes-from-my-girlfriend/p1

 

Can herpes spread to other parts of my body? Eye herpes, arm herpes, hand herpes?

http://herpeslife.com/herpes-forum/discussion/1335/herpes-outbreaks-on-your-hand/p1

http://herpeslife.com/herpes-forum/discussion/1484/herpes-whitlow/p1

http://herpeslife.com/herpes-forum/discussion/1868/herpes-on-arm/p1

http://herpeslife.com/herpes-forum/discussion/4447/herpes-whitlow-again

 

What are YOU thankful for?

http://herpeslife.com/herpes-forum/discussion/1858/what-are-you-thankful-for/p1

 

Like inspirational quotes? Here are TONS submitted by our community ...

http://herpeslife.com/herpes-forum/discussion/303/who-made-the-mess-and-other-inspirational-quotes-/p1

 

... more to come! :)