begman Posted June 10, 2005 Posted June 10, 2005 I don't know if I should be writing this here or in the health section. My ex ex girlfriend and I have renewed our friendship and she has been talking about getting back together. We haven't been together for over two years and in the meantime she dated another guy. Well things fell apart between her and this guy and we started talking. We haven't done anything sexually yet and I've been thinking about getting back together but she told me last week that her last boyfriend gave her genital herpes. That is why things went bad because she realized that he was cheating on her. They were dating for over a year and a half before she got them. I'm concerned about this. I don't want to get genital herpes. This means I would have to wear a condom forever with her unless we were to try to have a child. And even wearing a condom isn't 100% safe. Also herpes can cause complications with pregancy. And it is really painful if you get it and it never goes away meaning I can give it to other people. Does anybody have any thoughts about this or know more about it and can help me understand it more?
HokeyReligions Posted June 10, 2005 Posted June 10, 2005 You need to go to a medical website like web md or something and read up on this, then take that information and your new questions to a doctor or nurse who treats/works with this disease a lot and discuss them. I'm glad she was upfront and honest with you---that counts for a LOT in my book, especially with something this delicate.
faux Posted June 11, 2005 Posted June 11, 2005 Originally posted by begman I don't want to get genital herpes. Then don't do anything sexual with her. There will always be a chance that you can contract genital herpes from her. I am glad to know that you are better informed than most people, and do not think that a condom is a magical barrier, protecting you from all evil. Originally posted by HokeyReligions You need to go to a medical website like web md or something and read up on this, then take that information and your new questions to a doctor or nurse who treats/works with this disease a lot and discuss them. Be careful. There is a lot of legitimate-looking misinformation on the internet. A public library might be safer to acquire knowledge. It is always good to talk to a doctor.
Mr Spock Posted June 11, 2005 Posted June 11, 2005 Valtrex can suppress herpes. You can get simplex B (cold sores) on your genitals. And it's not just limited to mouth and lips (ha ha bit of humour) it can break out anywhere. Find an online support group and do your research. And a doctor that actually knows something about it.
Humbledog Posted June 11, 2005 Posted June 11, 2005 There was a thread on this same situation about 3 weeks ago and it really offered some great imfo by posters!!! I'm not sure how to lacate as "I'm new here and I'll quit saying that soon", but maybe someone else will remember and locate it as I think it could be helpful!!!
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