Will I Ever Be Able To Find A Relationship With Someone If I Have Herpes

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Am I dangerous? Him: hiv +; me: herpes.. Afraid for him.

I'm in the beginnings of a new relationship with an hiv + man. I have herpes from my ex-husband and fear two things. One, telling him -- we haven't had sex yet -- and two, being a danger to him. I am afraid of risking his health and...

Response from Robert H. Remien, Ph.D.

Columbia University

I am not a medical doctor nor an expert in STDs. Please post your question about risk of transmission and methods of protection to another forum. However, as a psychologist with expertise in couple-related issues I strongly suggest that you find a... Read more »

Is herpes curable or treatable?

I am suffering from Herpes. Is there any cure forever? what will be the outcome if I get married?... Read more »

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My boyfriend cheated and now I have proctitis....could it be herpes?

Dr. Frascino,Thank you for taking the time to consider my question.Two months ago my boyfriend... Read more »

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Posted by Anonymous, 3 Replies

I have had herpes of the mouth since i was a pre teen about once every two years. Not with hiv, my outbreaks are happening sooner, does anyboyd know if there is a relation? Read more »

Will i be able to find LOVE again!!

Posted by NorthLander, 3 Replies

Am from Singapore new to this website from my counselor, after a huge 'Bomb' from Doc that am positive, my heart sunk! And it was just days after my B'day !!!!

I can't talk anyone nor to console me, & in reality here, it very social stigma from... Read more »

Genital Herpes

Posted by Anonymous, 4 Replies

Any positive guys out there who have also dealt with genital herpes? I'm curious to know how you've handled the issue in dating and sexual situations. How do you tell someone you're HIV-positive AND have genital herpes? Read more »

Serodiscordant Relationship Issue/Question

Posted by kicker, 3 Replies

I am the positive partner in a Serodiscordant relationship. We have friends who are both positive and in a relationship, but none that are +/-. I am also newly diagnosed. I found out in Oct 2010. Im on medication and so far so good....well at least... Read more »

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