subject: Revelations from a Guy with Herpes [print this page] Revelations from a Guy with Herpes Revelations from a Guy with Herpes
When I was 17 years old, I got Herpes. I was basically a virgin back then and she was more mature and she did not say to me that she had the sickness. I was juvenile, unaware and thirsty for the world; I had no notion then with regards to sexually transmitted diseases.
The indicators would appear and disappear, sometimes it's itchy, at times painful, but I did not declare to myself that a thing was completely wrong. I was naive and I didn't do anything over it.
When I was tested in a little clinic in another city and the result came up, my world went crumbling down. I was contaminated with Genital Herpes and I was told by the attending medical professional that there was zero remedy. I will have to withstand this ailment for the rest of my life! The medical doctor informed me that I could still live a normal life. Nevertheless there was practically nothing I couldcontemplate but death.
The medical professional also informed me that I can still have an active sexual life, given that I told my partner about my situation. All through the times I've had a lot of sexual partners, all were excellent and nice, nevertheless I only informed four of them. I was going through a great deal of emotions while I was attempting to develop as a man. I was sad,mad and irritated at the world. So I did not care on informing the rest of them.
In time I switched my attitude around and started being responsible. I said to those who I slept with on my condition and that they ought to get screened. I questioned them if they have experienced signs and symptoms just like a burning feeling when urinating, blisters or bumps in the groin area, distressing discharge, and many more. I also endorsed them to a confidential clinic, if they want confidentiality and refrain from public scrutiny.
Undergoing something like this puts life in perspective. I'm not a dreadful person; I only made a few terrible choices, exactly like the individual who infected me. I've had the opportunity to glimpse at the positive side of things and appreciate the little experiences in life.
I possess a sexually transmitted disease. Am I happy of it? Definitely not, yet it's a part of me now, and part of who I am. It is now my obligation to notify others and help inform everyone on what could occur to them.
Living with Herpes - read about one man's story of living with genital herpes. Discover how he was affected, tested and how he lives today.
