Couple things in your OP stood out to me
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On the other hand, I really like her, and she seems like someone who I'd enjoy being with for a very long time.
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I love sex, absolutely love sex. But in the end finding someone you enjoying spending time can be a rare find. I've had sex with women that was knee buckling and almost couldn't be described in words only to find out over a small period of time that even sharing a coffee with them yet alone a day, week or month was unbearable. I had this discussion with other people (women, men, gay and straight) who've had the same experience. Clicking in the sack is great. Clicking in the sack and enjoying spending time with someone are both very important. Finding someone that fits both categories is rare, IMO.
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I'm 24 though, and the prospect of being in her position, constantly feeling dirty and being rejected for the rest of my life horrifies me. I'd probably be constantly paranoid about getting infected while with her.
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This is something your simply going to have to answer yourself. If being with her (sexually) makes you paranoid how good could the sex be? I have friends, actually my ex's best friend from childhood, she has herpes. Has for the last 20 years or so. They've been married for around 14 years. They have a child. He doesn't have herpes. I don't know the ins and outs (no pun intended) but they make it work. I assume there's medication and timing involved. I think it can be done, but only if you can do it.