Dating with herpes as a man

Can I date if I have herpes?

Dating with herpes can be a challenging experience. While the virus is very common ( about two thirds of all adults have HSV-1, and 11 percent to 20 percent HSV-2 ), finding out that you have herpes can have a significant effect on your self-esteem and interest in meeting new people.

Can you get herpes from your partner if they have herpes?

If your partner has cold sores and performs oral sex, or performs oral sex when you have genital herpes sores, the virus can spread. People often contract herpes this way, especially if they don’t know how the virus is transmitted. You can also contract herpes through other skin-to-skin contact. I got it when my partner had a cold sore.

Can herpes Change Your Sex Life?

You’ll have to have the conversation with every new partner, for one. You also can’t predict or control outbreaks, though medication can help. But herpes doesn’t change you. It doesn’t mean you’ve had sex unwisely. It also doesn’t mean your sex life is over.

Can you meet singles online if you have herpes?

Just because you have herpes doesn’t mean you’re relegated to only meeting singles online. The perk of the online realm is that you can meet like-minded people and you have the opportunity to have tougher conversations earlier if you want. But you can still meet singles at all of the normal places like bars, work, school, coffee shops, etc.