Herpes Dating and Relationships

Herpes Dating & Relationships

Herpes Dating

Dating and meeting a potential partner is one of the most difficult problems facing the person with genital herpes. It is always something that has to be discussed with a potential sexual partner. But at what point? From the feedback we have received this is one of the main factors that distress people with the virus.

Due to the social stigma attached to a virus that effects the sexual area of the body it isn't something most people care to advertise about themselves too broadly.

However having said that the virus is non-discriminating when it moves from one host to another and anyone can catch it with just one encounter.

So in reality it is not a sign of promiscuity, poor hygeine or even stupidity. It's just the luck of the draw and the best way to play the hand is to do all you can to ensure you don't spread the virus and to educate yourself on some of the products and treatments that are available.

You Are Not Alone.

It is estimated that the herpes virus has infected 1 in 4 American adults. That is 25% of the adult population and possibly as many as 60% of those people show no symptoms whatsoever and may not even know they have it.

That is possibly the major contributing factor in the alarming rate at which the virus is spreading. If you visit any of the many major dating sites like Adult Friend Finder.com which has almost 20 million active members you won't find a lot of people stating they are infected, possibly some are and either don't know it or don't care if they pass it on.

The point is this virus is spreading throughout the population and although is not life threatening is a big problem for a large percentage of people. The best thing you can do for your own peace of mind is decide that you will be responsible enough to abstain from sexual contact when you have an outbreak, and only have sexual contact with a partner that is aware of the risk.

There are some herpes dating sites that cater for people with HSV and the members should be congratulated for taking responsibility. One of the most popular is Positive Singles that has over 45,000 members looking to meet others for anything from casual encounters to long term relationships.

PositiveSingles.com - the best, most trusted and largest anonymous STD dating site!

When you have Herpes, HIV/AIDS, or any other STD, it can feel like you are all alone in the world. Many people are afraid to reach out to the peoplewhom they are closest to. You feel shame, embarrassment, fear, anger. The stigma attached to people with infectious diseases suddenly becomes personal, the jokes aren't so funny anymore. You are afraid of losing friendships and family altogether.

Being involved in Positive Singles makes some aspects of dating easier for people with STD's. Your condition is known up-front, your partner can offer you support based upon personal experience. You don't have the worry of infecting someone that you love.

Positive Singles is a place where you can find friendship, support, and even love. You won't have to worry about being rejected on the basis of your condition. No matter what kind of infectious disease you have, everyone has asked themselves the same questions you have asked yourself, had the same fears of disclosure, of being alone.

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