Dating

Navigating relationships while living with herpes can be challenging, but it's entirely possible to build strong, loving, and honest connections. Communication, trust, and understanding are key components of maintaining healthy relationships despite a herpes diagnosis. In this post, we'll explore how to navigate intimacy and trust when living with herpes.

Open and honest communication is crucial in any relationship, especially…

Navigating relationships with herpes can be challenging, but it's entirely possible to have fulfilling, loving connections whether you're dating casually or in a long-term relationship. Open communication, honesty, and understanding are key to maintaining healthy relationships while managing herpes. In this post, we'll explore how to approach dating, disclose your status to a partner, and maintain a strong relationship despite the challenges th…

It's Friday July 1st and this was the day that changed my everything. This was the day 13 years ago that I got diagnosed with genital herpes. I still have the dress that I was wearing when I was diagnosed with herpes so I thought I'd be fun to try it on.

If you can remember I had gone for my annual physical on Tuesday, so I was patiently awaiting my results. I was thinking that if I don't get a phone call by 3:00 then I'll have to call the doctors because otherwise it's a holiday weekend w…

In case you're just tuning in and haven't been following along this weeks series, let me bring you up to date. This is my "oh shit anniversary", aka the week I got diagnosed with genital herpes. So I'm bringing you along for the emotional ride and sharing what my diagnosis was like.

At this point in the week I still had not received my diagnosis and there was still so much up in the air. I remember feeling so unsettled and was in limbo wondering if I had herpes and if it was going to change…

This week we're going to do something different.

13 years ago I was diagnosed with genital herpes.

This week is the same week as in 2011. I've shared things here and there but I've never walked you through exactly what I did and how I felt. Share what I can remember and the good, the bad and the ugly. My intention for this week is to bring awareness to herpes: your life moves on and you forget how big of a deal it is. Talk you through the exact week 13 years ago, build awareness and hand…

How Herpes Can Be Contracted Even from a Partner with No Previous Sexual Experience

Herpes is a highly contagious virus that can be contracted in various ways, often leading to confusion and misconceptions about its transmission. One common question is whether it’s possible to get herpes from a virgin partner. The answer may surprise you, as herpes can indeed be transmitted even if your partner has no prior sexual experience. In this post, we’ll explore how this can happen and what steps yo…

February marks National Condom Month, an unofficial holiday focused on raising awareness about the benefits of condoms and promoting safe sex practices. So of course we have to talk about it!

Some fun information on the history of condoms dates back centuries, with the oldest condoms discovered in a cesspit on the grounds of Dudley Castle in England, dating back to around 1642. Initially made from chemically treated linen and animal tissue, condoms evolved over the years. Rubber condoms gaine…

February is not just the month of love; it's an opportunity to infuse creativity into our relationships and, most importantly, to cultivate self-love. As we celebrate the month of Valentine's Day, let's embark on a journey that goes beyond conventional expressions of love and delves into the realm of Creative Romance Month. However, for those navigating life with a herpes diagnosis, this month can bring up uncomfortable feelings, challenging us to confront and overcome the internalized shame ass…