I was recently diagnosed with HSV2. Im at the end of my first outbreak. It has been probably the most painful thing I have ever been through. Physically and emotionally.

Today I was reading other peoples stories about their experience with HSV2.

I’m scared. I’m scared I will never have a healthy sex life. I read stories of women who have constant pain during sex even when sores or an outbreak isn’t happening. I’m scared I will have constant outbreaks. I’ve read stories on women who have constant outbreaks and are always in pain. I’m also scared about my mental health. It’s been really bad ever since I’ve found out which is normal, but I don’t see it getting better in the near future.

I’m in a loving relationship and my boyfriend is so supportive. He helped take care of me during the first outbreak and listens to me. I love him so much and don’t want this to ruin us. I know things will never be the same and I feel like I will always feel different now.

Looking for advice or just someone to talk to. I’m really struggling and feel like I have no one to talk to. The only person who knows is my boyfriend.

Thank you.