9. For those who don't have herpes, HERPES IS NOT A PLAUGE
8. A safe, satisfying, and healthy sexual relationship can happen between someone who has herpes, and someone who doesn't (condoms+ valtrex+ abstaining from sex when an outbreak is about to show up= 2 happy healthy people).
7. You should never settle for less because you have herpes.
6. Cold sores are HERPES, its called HSV 1
5. Herpes is contagious during an outbreak, and just before an outbreak when physical symptoms are just about to happen (never take chances with symptoms).
4. Herpes is as American as apple pie and baseball. Tons of people have it. You are not alone.
3. People who have herpes must be honest and tell their partners.
2. Herpes is not an STD, its a VIRUS.
1. People with herpes aren't gross or broken. The worst part about having herpes is the social stigma attached to it. Maybe those who ignorantly reject those with herpes should do a little research and realize its very common. You probably already know people with genital herpes and cold sores who are too afraid to tell you because they fear your bad reaction! For those with herpes...stop feeling ashamed, its a common thing. Speak openly about it, don't let the ignorance of others make you feel bad. The more open you are about it, and the less you withdraw from society, the more you help to weaken the stigma.
3 comments:
Hello Miss Valtrexx,
I really like your 10 thing list. It's so much different from all the depressing things I hear about it.
They often make me laugh. I'm just like you not afraid or ashamed.
I'm Nathalie Foy by the way.
You can Google me and you'll find me quick and if you want to talk to me just join me on Herpes Antidote.
A lot of people need to hear about people like you so I wish you a whole lot of success with your blog.
right on, sister!
thanks for the list. i didn't know it's not officially an STD. I think most people would classify it as that. anyways.....i like the list. i should show it to the couple of friends who know i have it. it might help them understand some things! I'm still figuring it all out, myself! hah
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