Limitaions with herpes - Herpes Message Board

Kristen1992 · 07-06-2008, 09:01 AM

Hi my name is Kristen. Almost a month and a half ago I was diagnosed with herpes. I contracted it from my boyfriend of 3 years who is now my ex. I has HSV-1. I have met another guy who is interested in dating me and I did do the smart thing and tell him as soon as I could before the relationship got to serious. He is a real man about this he wants to get a better understanding of it and so do I. I have done a lot of research but what I'm looking for I havent found. I know I cannot have sex which I do not plan to do for a years to come. what are limitaions on sexual activity like if I kiss some one can i spread it. I know it can be spread through skin/ sexual fluid contact and when an outbreak occurs. I want to go about this smart in my future relationships and not put anyone else through like my ex did to me. Please help in any way you can. Thanks, Kristen.

crow4544 · 07-24-2008, 08:01 PM

I caught HSV-1 about three years ago. At first I was devastated, I had it on my genitals & lips. Was having outbreaks about once a month at first. I started taking valtrex 500 mg once a day & this stuff works wonders for me. I have been in a relationship for a couple years now & my girl friend never caught it yet. Theirs always a risk that you could spread it put you have to let your partner know. If he truely loves you he will understand. It's been over a year since I had a outbreak & when it occurs its real minor. When a outbreak occurs I increase to 1000MG a day for 3 days & its gone in a week. It doesn't bother me that I have it now since its under control.