Got lucky last night and made out with a hot girl. Awesome! Hot girl then confessed that she has herpes. Erg... HSV-1/-2 questions inside. [more inside]
posted by anonymous on Oct 28, 2009 - 31 answers

Herpes filter: Just found out that I have Type 1 Herpes, genitally. What the heck? [more inside]
posted by anonymous on Oct 22, 2009 - 9 answers

Where to get a herpes blood test in NYC? [more inside]
posted by anonymous on Oct 13, 2009 - 1 answer

My girlfriend was just diagnosed with genital herpes. What can I do to make this easier on her? [more inside]
posted by anonymous on Sep 30, 2009 - 13 answers

How do I let my boyfriend know I have herpes? When should I tell him? [more inside]
posted by anonymous on Aug 22, 2009 - 16 answers

When do you tell someone you have HSV1? [more inside]
posted by anonymous on Aug 10, 2009 - 25 answers

I'm a boy. She's a girl. Herpes question. [more inside]
posted by anonymous on Jun 29, 2009 - 5 answers

Should I be concerned about a casual fling with someone with herpes? (NSFW-ish) [more inside]
posted by anonymous on Jun 7, 2009 - 27 answers

How herpes is infectious during the incubation period? [more inside]
posted by anonymous on May 11, 2009 - 7 answers

I know you are not my doctor, but... I have had three outbreaks of something in the last four years, which could be herpes, but so far all the tests say it's not. Any other ideas what I might have? Much much [more inside]
posted by anonymous on Mar 1, 2009 - 12 answers

So, I've been in three long term relationships, and while I'm not quite a blushing virgin, now that I'm dating, I'm realizing that I'm quite possibly a bit more naïve than most. I've been on a few dates with a really wonderful man, and he's disclosed that he has herpes. Nothing has happened yet that would put me at risk, but I'm trying to figure out what this means. [more inside]
posted by anonymous on Oct 26, 2008 - 9 answers

I'm worried that I have genital herpes. I don't have any lesions, but I know that's not conclusive, and it's going to be a long, long time until a clear antibody test is definitive. How can I stay sane until then? (You are neither my doctor nor my shrink; I have done my Google reading. ) [more inside]
posted by anonymous on Oct 14, 2008 - 9 answers

Can I get a Valtrex prescription although I don't know if I have herpes? [more inside]
posted by anonymous on Aug 7, 2008 - 3 answers

You are not my doctor, but your input is appreciated. Does the wife have herpes? She's my first, I'm her second. It's been 4 years since she was with someone else. This is the first flair-up/outbreak/occurrence. Everything online says first herpes outbreak 2-20 days after infection. [more inside]
posted by anonymous on Jun 19, 2008 - 11 answers

STD question [more inside]
posted by anonymous on Mar 21, 2008 - 6 answers

Boy meets girl. Boy falls for girl. Girl tells boy she has genital herpes (type 1). Boy says that's OK, I want to be with you. Now boy wants advice on safety. [more inside]
posted by anonymous on Mar 8, 2008 - 10 answers

My partner and I want to get herpes blood tests -- the cheaper, the better -- in New York. [more inside]
posted by anonymous on Feb 27, 2008 - 3 answers

I have an STD and don't know what time is the right time in terms of telling the partner. Please help, I'm scared out of mind! [more inside]
posted by anonymous on Dec 16, 2007 - 42 answers

So the doc said I have HSV 1. I have never had, to my knowledge, a cold sore in my life. What does this mean for my dating life now? [more inside]
posted by anonymous on Nov 22, 2006 - 15 answers

Question for those of you who are married/committed where one partner has genital herpes: Is there a time frame after which you'd consider not using condoms? [more inside]
posted by anonymous on Jul 16, 2006 - 8 answers

What is the relative safety of certain sexual acts with a partner who has had one confirmed outbreak of genital herpes and no subsequent outbreaks? [more inside]
posted by anonymous on May 11, 2006 - 11 answers

False positives on HSV tests? [more inside]
posted by anonymous on Jan 25, 2006 - 5 answers

This thread about cold sores has prompted me to ask some long-standing questions about them. [more inside]
posted by anonymous on Dec 28, 2005 - 12 answers

Should I consider Herpes a deal-breaker before getting into a relationship? [more inside]
posted by anonymous on Jun 8, 2005 - 52 answers

I just got infected with herpes. Now what? What can I expect in the future? How often will I get blisters? What can I do to prevent outbreaks? Please share your experiences. [more inside]
posted by anonymous on May 6, 2005 - 15 answers