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Locomotive · 09-15-2004, 08:24 PM

Hey, sorry for the late response, I've been really busy lately.

To answer some questions.....

Well, I was with someone for six years. We were both faithful, and suddenly one day, I have herpes. The doctor said it's very possible that I could've had it for over six years and not known it.. or she could've had it. So that's how I got it. I have no idea where it came from really, but here it is, a lifelong companion who visits me a few times a year.

What is herpes like? I think people's experiences vary, but for me, the first sign of an outbreak I get is an itching penis. Man.. it itches like crazy! A day or two later, pus-like blisters show up.. hard to say how many.. approximately 7-10 or so. At this point, the itching is pretty much gone. Then, a few days later, the blisters burst... and go from white to red. Now's the painful part, but it's only slightly painful, no biggie. Just gotta wear tight underwear so things don't chafe and cause more unnecessary pain. This last part lasts a while. I'd say the whole ordeal lasts about 1.5 to 2 weeks or so. You can take Valtrex to shorten the outbreak, but you gotta take it as soon as the first signs show up. If you start taking it too late, after the blisters start to pop, you're way too late and you gotta wait it out. Damn annoying.

So.. now I'm single, and I've just been pondering the whole thing. It's no issue right now because I don't plan on dating for at least a few months if not more. But it's still gonna be there in six months, so.. I have to confront it. The posts above have been helpful.. it's nice to know there are women out there who are willing to take the risk with someone they truly love. I guess in a way it will be a good test of character. Women who just say "see ya" were never worth my time to begin with.

Just remember guys..it could be worse. We could have HIV. And then not only would people be even MORE scared to have sexual contact with us, but our LIVES would be on the line. At least herpes is just an annoyance and nothing more.

Thanks for sharing your stories.

09-15-2004, 08:24 PM	#29 (permalink)
Locomotive Upright	Hey, sorry for the late response, I've been really busy lately. To answer some questions..... Well, I was with someone for six years. We were both faithful, and suddenly one day, I have herpes. The doctor said it's very possible that I could've had it for over six years and not known it.. or she could've had it. So that's how I got it. I have no idea where it came from really, but here it is, a lifelong companion who visits me a few times a year. What is herpes like? I think people's experiences vary, but for me, the first sign of an outbreak I get is an itching penis. Man.. it itches like crazy! A day or two later, pus-like blisters show up.. hard to say how many.. approximately 7-10 or so. At this point, the itching is pretty much gone. Then, a few days later, the blisters burst... and go from white to red. Now's the painful part, but it's only slightly painful, no biggie. Just gotta wear tight underwear so things don't chafe and cause more unnecessary pain. This last part lasts a while. I'd say the whole ordeal lasts about 1.5 to 2 weeks or so. You can take Valtrex to shorten the outbreak, but you gotta take it as soon as the first signs show up. If you start taking it too late, after the blisters start to pop, you're way too late and you gotta wait it out. Damn annoying. So.. now I'm single, and I've just been pondering the whole thing. It's no issue right now because I don't plan on dating for at least a few months if not more. But it's still gonna be there in six months, so.. I have to confront it. The posts above have been helpful.. it's nice to know there are women out there who are willing to take the risk with someone they truly love. I guess in a way it will be a good test of character. Women who just say "see ya" were never worth my time to begin with. Just remember guys..it could be worse. We could have HIV. And then not only would people be even MORE scared to have sexual contact with us, but our LIVES would be on the line. At least herpes is just an annoyance and nothing more. Thanks for sharing your stories.