Herpes question I can't find a straight answer to:

[manda-nut.livejournal.com]

Can some one with herpes still have sex??

It may sound silly, but no one has given me a straight answer on this one. And I didn't find it anywhere else on the community. I don't know which type of herpes I have (when I asked the nurse she looked at me all confused and asked "why does it matter? It's herpes"). I'm on a twice-a-day anti-viral. I've never had a sore in my mouth (or eye or nose etc.). I switched birth control so I only have my period 4 times a year with the hope that fewer hormone changes would mean fewer outbreaks. I'm not at all opposed to using a condom. And I haven't had an outbreak in months.

So what's the scoop? Valtrex ads on tv would have me think they're the only way I may not spread herpes, but it's still going to happen eventually (and I'm allergiv to Valtrex, damn them!). The "INTERNETSS!!!11" would have me think that I should just kill myself now because I'll never find someone to have sex with me. And I've already had one great guy stop dating me when I told him.

Thanks in advance!

Comments

[askdrtroy.livejournal.com]

I'm sure you meant 'outbreaks' not 'warts'. HSV causes small ulcerations, HPV can cause genital warts.

[ex-birds977.livejournal.com]

Hey, mister-- I'm the English major, YOU'RE the doctor!! ;)

thanks for the edit!

[askdrtroy.livejournal.com]

No intent to offend, just wanted to clarify for those in the crowd that don't know the difference. I'm happy to see an English major in here, I'm totally anal about spelling and grammar. :D

[ex-birds977.livejournal.com]

I'm a creative writing major with a POETRY concentration so spelling and grammar are optional/arbitrary. I might not be yr girl :)

[askdrtroy.livejournal.com]

Regardless, still good to know you. I wouldn't hold anything against you. ;)