Hi,

I was diagnosed with HSV-2 in February. Obviously I didn’t know I had it until my first outbreak which was horrible. I’m finding it really hard to move past it and accept it. I hate that I have it and can never get rid of it. I’m nervous for dating and am scared no one will accept me with it. I feel gross and unworthy. Men have prejudgments and make fucking jokes about herpes. I feel nasty and am so ashamed of it.

Basically I’m looking for advice or kind words from people who also have HSV2 and how they are dealing with their diagnosis and also peoples experiences with dating with herpes.

Thanks!