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I Have Herpes, And Here’s How It Has Affected My Dating Life

Those were the first words my doctor said to me after telling me I had herpes. I was just post-divorce, in excruciating pain, and I thought I would never date again. I think crying was an understated reaction, all things considered. I called my mom, an experienced RN, who was as understanding as she could be, and gave me advice on how to cope with my first outbreak. Pro tip: If you have an outbreak and it hurts to pee, pour lukewarm water over your bits to get things moving. Once I was able to sit for more than a few minutes at a time, I crawled to my computer and asked Google for help. For once, Google delivered.

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Skip navigation! Story from The Single Files. Lexi Inks. Last Updated November 15, , PM. Laying on my back, spread eagle in front of a person I just met is never how I want my stories to start, but alas, that was the beginning of one of the most influential journeys in my adult life. The story of how I contracted HSV-1 the most common type of herpes , is pretty complicated.

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When I eventually told friends about it, I found out that 2 of them had it and my last boyfriend had it too. I realised it was so so common and not the big deal I thought it was. The emotional impact of being diagnosed with genital herpes was much worse than the condition and it doesn't deserve the upset it causes.

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This Is What No One Tells You About Getting (And Having) Herpes

Nothing can come between Lindzi Wessel and her new boyfriend, David -- except maybe herpes. For the moment, she resides in DC where she is writing for Science. Lindzi is a traveler who enjoys spending time outdoors and in the presence of dogs, whenever possible. This story originally aired on Sept.

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