A Herpes Dating Service Comparison

By D G Gordon  

Many herpes dating services have popped up online in the last several years, though only a few will be familiar to many. Positive Singles and MPwH have an obvious profile online, where sites like AfterH, DatingwithH and HMates may not ring so loud a bell.
To stand out from the crowd as a herpes dating service generally means that you are not merely creating a dating site, but a bona fide community. This is especially important with a condition like herpes, where many who have been infected take some serious time to get used to both the disease and the unfortunate stigma attached to it.
By creating a community, you increase both your popularity and activity numbers with your membership. Popularity is a necessity for a dating site, as it increases the chances of finding a compatible match for everyone. But site members must also be active, which means not merely creating a profile, looking around once or twice, and never coming back.
This article will take a brief look at the popularity and activity within the 2 most prominent herpes dating services, Positive Singles and MPwH. This will be determined by data I pulled from doing a 'test search' where I compared the two sites by searching profiles in each, using the state of Colorado, for both 'men searching women' and 'women searching men' (all ages for both).
Which Herpes Dating Service Creates the Greatest Popularity?
In my 'test search' within Colorado (chosen because of its medium-size), one of the striking things noted was how few members there were on both sites living with HSV-1. These numbers were particularly bad on MPwH, where I found that there were just 11 'men seeking women' (and same number for 'women seeking men') with HSV-1 in the entire state. On Positive Singles, these numbers were markedly better, with 177 of the former and 36 of the latter.
The numbers for those living with HSV-2 were much better, especially in Positive Singles where the amount of profiles returned were roughly two and a half times that of MPwH for both 'men seeking women' (500 vs. 190) and 'women seeking men' (500 vs. 189). Note that Positive Singles returns a maximum of 500 profiles for any search (any more would be including too many outdated ones, as they arrange their results by last login).
Which Herpes Dating Service Features the Most Active Members?
Although percentage of active members were similar for both sites, Positive Singles had more active members to choose from due to the greater popularity. For example, 230 of the men with HSV-2 had been on the site within the last month, compared to 106 on MPwH. Among women, 167 had been active on Positive Singles in the last month, versus 74 women active on MPwH.
Activity is probably the most important measure of an online dating site, as it's easy for a site built in the year 2000 to simply keep every profile ever created within their database. Make sure to check the 'last login date' category on profiles when searching (as mentioned, profiles are arranged this way on Positive Singles to make it a little easier).
This little assessment should give you an idea of what the popular dating sites are about. Good luck out there!

I'm a mid-thirties single guy who loves the online dating scene. I encourage you to continue reading detailed reviews of herpes dating sites.

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The Ethics Of A Life-Long Herpes Infection

By Christopher Scipio 

From day one my own personal life-long herpes infection has presented me with several ethical challenges. It has challenged me on the question of who to tell and when. It has challenged me on the issue of what to say and how to others with herpes. It has challenged me on the question of "Do I have any responsibilities towards trying to prevent the people in the community who do not herpes from getting it, and if so what are they"?
On how to tell and when:
When I was diagnosed with herpes the doctors told me that it was safe to have sex with others as long as I avoided having sex during outbreaks and that I would get warning signs of when an outbreak would be coming. Luckily, we are working with much better information these days. A person with herpes is potentially contagious every-single day of the year and safer sex including using a combination of a condom or dental dam and an anti-viral gel is the best way of ensuring that one isn't inadvertently spreading the virus.
I was an irresponsible coward when I first got herpes. Because thedoctors told me that I wasn't contagious without outbreaks and because I was in the habit of using condoms, I decided that I only had to tell someone that I had herpes if and when it seemed like the relationship was turning serious and there would be regular sexual contact. I had justified my cowardice by thinking that the risk to others was too small to stick my neck out and get the rejection due to a herpes leper. Please don't be like me. Not telling someone before you have sex that you have herpes is absolutely the wrong thing to do. There's no real way to justify it. I now tell potential lovers I have herpes even before the first date. It gets the weight of this guilt most herpes people have off my chest and to me it feels like the right thing to do.
Many people tell me that it's okay if you're not going to have sex with someone to wait and see if the relationship becomes serious before telling them about herpes. Sure this is much better than waiting until after sex, but to me it still isn't good enough. If you care about someone, if you respect them , why not tell them as early as possible so they can decide if they want to invest the energy and time in getting to know you better? Isn't it a bit manipulative to allow someone to develop feelings for you without warning them that they risk a life-long viral infection if they get involved with you? Think about it. If you wait until they are already emotionally attached to you, they may feel compelled to continue with the relationship when they may not have if you had told them up-front. It takes more courage and integrity to tell early but it feels better to have the weight off your chest and the person you tell will usually respect you for giving them the choice.
I am especially appealing to men since I believe that men are not as protective of their sex partners when it comes to telling about herpes as women are. Guys, please don't have sex with anyone without telling them about your herpes. And if they don't know the facts don't understate the risks- herpes is a more physically and emotionally devastating disease for women than it is for men and it is much easier for a man to give a woman herpes than it is for a woman to give it to a man.
On how and what to say to others with herpes:
I am a holistic healer- a herbalist and homeopath. My family have been healers for many generations in my native country of Trinidad and Tobago and as far back as Africa. I had little to no interest in treating herpes as a healer until I got herpes myself. Wanting to change a negative to a positive, I decided to make the holistic treatment of herpes the cornerstone of my practice. The bible says "the stone that the builder refused, I will make my cornerstone. Bob Marley and the wailers sing about it too.
It didn't take me long once I decided to become a holistic viral specialist to realize that I was confronted with a daunting challenge. Most professionals including all the herbalists and homeopaths I know rely heavily on referrals to build their client-base. Here I was now working with a client-base that I was never going to get a lot of referrals from. My patients with herpes don't go around telling the world that I helped them with their outbreaks. Some of my patients have yet to tell their significant others that they have herpes, many have not told their closest friends and their family. I am not a company. I don't have an advertising budget. The only way for me to reach out to others with herpes and encourage them to come for me for treatment was to speak out in public about my herpes work and about herpes in general. This forced me to be far more out of the closet than would have been my personal choice.
I seem to always create challenging situations for myself. Speaking to others with herpes is not a task for the faint of heart. Some people like to shoot the messenger- I have the bullet-wounds to prove it. But I can say that speaking to others with herpes has been and continues to be one of the most gratifying experiences in my life. I feel a deep bond with many of the people with herpes who interact with me. I felt this kind of bond when I played team sports. I've felt this kind of bond all my life with other black people. There's something about "us against the world" that can make people tight with other. I love my herpes friends. I love my herpes patients- even the ones who misbehave. I am not grateful for getting herpes, but I don't regret it either. Nevertheless, the truth hurts, and I have some bitter truth to tell others with herpes:
Having a lover who also has herpes isn't a free ticket for unprotected sex. Even if you both have the same strain Even if one gave it to the other. Having unprotected sex with each other can and often will make one or both partner's cases of herpes worse. It's called re-inoculation and it's a message many with herpes don't want to hear.
If you have herpes or cold sores you are potentially contagious everyday and there is no sure way to tell if you are shedding virus. So do consider using a condom/dental dam combined with an anti-viral gel when having sex and do be careful about sharing wet towels or wash cloths with others.
No two people get herpes the same way so you are going to have your own individual experience with the virus and will have to find your own way of dealing with it on all the different levels you will have to deal with it.
A cure for herpes in our lifetime is unlikely and there are no quick-fix solutions for managing herpes. Herpes cannot be managed with a topical agent alone- whether it be creams, lotions, or essential oils. Managing herpes takes changing your diet, managing stress and other triggers, and may also require either taking herbal medicine or drug therapy.
You may not get fewer outbreaks as you get older. While this is often the case, since no two people get herpes the same way, other diseases, menopause, self-abuse, re-inoculation by unprotected sex and other factors can change the pattern of frequency and severity of outbreaks at any point during your life-long journey with herpes.
Cold-sores are just as contagious if not more contagious than genital herpes and you can infect others when there are no signs of sores present.
Having herpes does make you more vulnerable to other sexually transmitted infections including HIV, cervical dysplasia and genital warts.
Daily use of l-lysine is an ineffective strategy for treating herpes and can do more harm than good. There are more effective natural remedies such as garlic for treating herpes without side-effects.
On talking to those who don't have herpes:
The reality check for me is that the mainstream and alternative media do not want talk about herpes. They would prefer to keep us in a ghetto. There is a lot of misinformation floating around and people without herpes have few places to turn to hear the facts about herpes. They don't hear the facts in their churches, young people are not being educated enough about herpes in school. Most parents aren't teaching their children about herpes, older siblings are not passing information down to the younger ones.
It's really up to us who have herpes to try harder to dialogue with those who don't. HIV won't be the last word in human population control from the world of viruses. If we don't learn how to better protect the population from getting herpes and other sexually transmitted infections we are going to be in a lot of trouble. Herpes is a gateway disease it provided easy access through your mucus membranes for any sexually transmitted virus.
It is my unshakeable conviction that those of us in the herpes community need to be more vocal in the media and to also reach out to those around us. Each one teach one. Each one reach one.
Christopher Scipio
Holistic Herpes Treatment Specialist

About The Author
Christopher Scipio , is one of the most experienced holistic practitioners treating the Herpes virus. A homeopath and herbalist who hails from a long line of Caribbean natural healers, Scipio has during the last 15 years developed a very successful natural protocol in treating the Herpes family of viruses. http://www.natropractica.com.

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Herpes Dating - Exposed Once, This Time Use Protection

By Ryan Stinson

"In some cases, the fear of having such a discussion [about genital herpes], and the possible rejection that it might cause, is so strong that these individuals never date anyone ever again."[1] Breaking through the emotional barriers one suffers from when they have been wrongfully exposed to a sexually transmitted disease can be a serious challenge - so challenging that some may never date again. While the fear of rejection is one major concern with respect to dating with herpes, the fear of exposure is another. From her book Doctor Ruth's guide to talking about herpes, Dr. Ruth Westheimer compares the social stigma to that of Nathaniel Hawthorne's The Scarlet Letter, "it can sometimes seem as if a large letter H is visible for all to see on their forehead; it is especially visible to any potential partners."[1] These two vital concerns, rejection and exposure, should be a core principal when developing a dating site designed exclusively for individuals living with herpes. Only by meeting these concerns, will a site be able to alleviate these fundamental challenges facing the herpes dating community. An acceptable solution requires a focus in two areas: privacy and security. The privacy of any herpes dating site should allow users to maintain a level of anonymity that is unattainable with most other dating sites. Likewise, the security infrastructure should prevent both their employees (including the developers) and malicious attackers/hackers from exposing a member's personal information.
Most dating sites today, are not professionally developed, do not control access to private information, and do not properly secure access to web servers and data. Arguably, this may serve the needs of the general public but definitely not those individuals with herpes as they are far more protective of their identity. Exposing their picture or name on a typical open herpes or STD dating site is synonymous with releasing their medical information to the masses. While people with herpes can date discretely on a general public site, they are then faced with the problem of disclosure once a relationship matures. Upon disclosure there is probable risk of public exposure and rejection.
The bottom line is that member privacy should be the highest priority. It should be maintained in such a way that the members of the site can control their ability to disclose private information, doing so only when they feel the time is right. Private data in this regard can be pictures, videos, or certain information that can identify a member. Public data - like physical description, social attributes, and personality attributes - is information that allows others to ascertain the general nature and look of another member without revealing the member's true identity. A secure dating site will automatically separate this data and secure the private content using encryption and best security practices. This practice creates barriers that help to prevent the accidental or intentional disclosure of any identifiable private information to the public, including: name, address, phone number, pictures, etc. Ultimately, to keep members' identities safe, the underlying infrastructure must prevent the publishing of private content to a public zone.
Sites that follow the aforementioned principles create a secure and private dating haven for the herpes community. Individuals suffering from genital herpes have been exposed once, but it is their right to limit public exposure of their medical condition. A properly designed dating site will finally relieve the stress of exposure and rejection felt by the herpes dating community.
An Article by Ryan Stinson, Lead Developer at TwoCan.com
[1] Westheimer, Ruth K. (Ruth Karola), & Lehu, Pierre A. (2004). Doctor Ruth's guide to talking about herpes (1st ed.). New York: Grove/Atlantic.

Twocan.com was created as a fun, private and secure dating site for people with HSV2 (genital herpes). Twocan.com is a herpes dating site that opens doors to others making similar choices.
On Twocan.com members can easily search and review other members and safely build relationships without revealing their identity. A built-in communications and messaging system gives people the ability to safely meet and engage in discussions until they are comfortable moving to the next step, which may be sharing personal interests, a photo or video, phone conversation or even meeting in a safe place.
Our system is designed so that a relationship is built, both figuratively and literally, between two members before they can share personal and private information to one another. Our users can progressively build their trust with another user over time and through positive, safe online encounters. We provide a safe dating environment by allowing members to chat online using our instant messaging system or communicate through our internal email system. While in an instant messaging session members identify each other by their TwoCan ID. The TwoCan ID is an auto generated ID created upon registration that uniquely identifies users on our site, but also effectively hides their identity. Once a member feels comfortable enough to share personal information, they can initiate a relationship with another member on the site. If the relationship is accepted, each member will have the ability to share their private information.
Twocan.com is an easy-to-use, fun, classy and effective dating website designed to ensure that the millions of people affected by this issue have the proper forum for engaging in lasting relationships.

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Taking Care Makes Sense

Published By: Richard Stallings

At first, it seems the world is a strange and wonderful place. Then you look again and find it the same rather depressing place. It would be wonderful to be able to write that men changed immediately they found there were risks. How rational that would make men appear. They see the danger, understand what must be done and never hesitate. Except, men have been only too aware of how they acquire sexually transmitted diseases for rather a long time. In part, this is connected to the name containing a reference to transmission during sexual activity. To combat infection during sexual activity, there have been well-documented versions of the condom available since the sixteenth century. The first condom made of rubber appeared in 1845. It would be good to be able to write the STDs were now almost eradicated. After all, through vaccination, we have managed to rid the world of many diseases. When something so simple as a piece of clothing can prevent the spread of a disease, how can this be a problem? Well, the latest figures from around the world show STDs alive and well. Sexual morals are not that easy to change.
As a result, the rate of infections is increasing from the least serious to HIV/AIDS which is rapidly rising up the top ten of causes of death. Why, you ask, is this so all fire important to write about it on a site devoted to erectile dysfunction? Well, there's a new piece of research. It followed 34,000 men who were taking one of the erectile dysfunction drugs between 1997 and 2006. Their sexual health was compared to about a million other men who never received a prescription for one of the drugs. The research team then analyzed all the main insurers' databases to compare health before and after starting an erectile dysfunction drug, and living life without their help.
Now we come to one of those wonderful lines: "The statistics do not lie." Well, allowing the laughter to die down, the statistics here show three times more men contracted an STD in the year following their use of an erectile dysfunction drug. That bears repeating. Men using Cialis were three times more likely to contract an STD than men not using an erectile dysfunction drug. So what's happening? Well, as always in these situations, a simile is called for. Think of men with erectile dysfunction as being like a cork held underwater. They want to shoot up to the surface, but are held back by fear of embarrassment. Then along comes Cialis. Confidence is restored. The men shoot back up to the surface of the dating pool and, filled with enthusiasm, have a lot more sex than their peers. If they had picked up the habit of only having sex while wearing a condom, this would not be a problem. Unfortunately, the majority of men remain committed to the idea of "natural" sex. This means unsafe sex is growing as Cialis and the other erectile dysfunction drugs encourage more men back into the singles market. So here comes the moralizing bit at the end. Come on now guys. Wear a condom. Keep yourself safe. Keep your next partners safe. You know it makes sense.

With over 10 years working as a professional journalist Richard Stallings has contributed many interesting materials to http://www.mymedicalweb.net/cialis-but-wear-condom.html that many users around the globe regard as a benchmark for professional writing.

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Dating With Herpes

Dating With Herpes by Elisabeth Fenton

 Dating with herpes can be extremely embarrassing and overwhelming when having to tell a new partner that you have genital herpes. Enter herpes dating websites. If you use dating websites which many, many people do this can be the perfect solution to meeting potential new partners and it certainly puts paid to that embarrassing conversation which needs to be had if you do have herpes.

Everyday a staggering number of people around the world discover they have Herpes. Over 50% of the American population and of that, more than 70% of the African American population have herpes. What most people forget is that it is not a death sentence. Although people who have just discovered they have contracted Herpes know that they won't die from it, you would think that they were about to die the way that they react. Do not panic, life as you know it is not over and neither is your sex life!

Now don't panic, having genital herpes is not the end in the slightest. You will find a new partner and you will definitely date again. It is not impossible, just remember, you are most certainly not alone. Millions and millions of people are diagnosed with genital herpes every year in the United States and although dating with herpes may require a little more effort and patience, using a herpes dating website can eliminate most of the effort and patience  needed when trying to meet a new partner.

We all know how hard it is to date but can you imagine how hard it must be to start dating when you've just found out that you've contracted herpes. When you date somebody else with herpes means all the stress associated with herpes melts away. It also means that if you're dating someone with herpes they completely understand what you're going through when you have an outbreak and neither of you have to worry about infecting the other. Herpes dating sites also offer plenty of support and advice and of course most people find it extremely reassuring that they were not going to be rejected because of this factor. This is very liberating.

There are many things that a herpes sufferer can do to prevent further outbreaks and increase your dating confidence as a result. Natural or herbal based treatments and a holistic approach to taking control of your Herpes seems to have the best results. Treat the cause as well as the symptoms and having Herpes can become a minor issue rather than a mountain! Eat properly, deal with stress effectively and make a conscious effort to be happy. This holistic approach can make all the difference.

So in conclusion, be honest with your partner and in this amazing age of information and consideration stay as healthy as you can, learn how to manage your stress levels to reduce your outbreaks and make use of the many natural herpes treatments available today. For more information on herpes and natural treatments see the resource box below. Good luck and happy dating!





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Is It Possible To Date Again Even With Herpes?

Is It Possible To Date Again Even With Herpes? by Billy Baker

 Do not worry if you are single and have herpes. For one, it's not the end of the world. For another, you are not alone. With STDs reaching pandemic levels, more and more dating solutions are being made available for STD victims like single with herpes. Read on to find out more.

Genital Herpes Statistics:

In the US alone, up to one million people get infected with genital herpes every year. (You aren't the only one who got some bad news from the doctor this year.)

* White 12-19 year olds have the fastest growing rate of infection with genital herpes. It is now 500% more common in this age bracket than it used to be.

* 45 million Americans over the age of 12 are infected with genital herpes. This is equal to 20% to 25% of the population.

The most number of STD infections come from people who belong to the under 25 age bracket, with 2/3 of all STD victims under the age of 25.

* 25% of all Americans will become infected with some form of STD in their lives.

80% of genital herpes victims are unaware, rather blissfully, that they have been infected.

OK, so now you can see that you are not the only single with herpes living in the Western world. If you live in the US there are another 45 million sexually active people out there living with herpes as well. So what to do? How to start dating with herpes with some level of confidence?

Dating with Herpes.

If you dread having to tell your new date about your herpes condition, then consider finding a date on a herpes dating site. Due to the pandemic in STDs, and genital herpes in particular, there are a wide variety of dating services to select from that cater for herpes singles.

Herpes dating services level the dating playing field in that all the members share your specific STD. (At least that's one less thing to worry about with a new date.) This saves you having to summon up the courage to tell someone new about your herpes, or worry about passing it on to someone you care about. You may get rejected by your date, but at least you will know it is not because you have herpes.

Living with herpes does not mean you will be reduced to a life of celibacy. Try out some herpes dating sites, you'll be surprised at how easy it can be and how you don't have to be embarassed about your condtion. Remember, you may be single with herpes today, but you don't have to stay single forever. You're not alone, and there are many others who are happily dating whilst dealing with herpes.

If you are single with herpes, you can find more tips and information by visiting the site.

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Can STD Dating Sites Work?

Published By: Tamara Jones

One of the hardest issues I have been through is having a loved one that received an std disease. My best friend contracted it while she was involved with a man that slept around a lot. She was the most loyal girl I've known. However, she never expected her ex-boyfriend to cheat. Not only did he cheat, but she got an STD from him. This had to be the just about the most painful experiences I've seen someone go through.
After contracting the disease, she went through a period of depression. Then she soon got over it and got enough courage to begin going out on dates again. She got back into the dating scene and because my best friend was such a wonderful and honest person, she would let guys know beforehand that she had an std. Well, one by one I would see guys just not call her again.
I felt so bad for her and I also felt anger. I knew how wonderful this girl was and I was witnessing men turn her down because of something her ex-boyfriend did to her. I consoled her and told her the perfect guy would come along.
After experiencing this disease's effect, I did some research on it and found that 20% of American adults have some type of STD and herpes is on top of the list. I did more research and saw that there tons of people going through the same emotional roller coaster as my best friend. Then I ran across std dating sites. I was surprised to know there was a community like this with normal folks that were getting same problem and contracted an STD and they were all looking for love. These were people in all shapes, colors and sizes. I told my girlfriend and she reluctantly decided to join one. Now I am so happy that she did because she's now engaged to a guy she met on the website!
However, it's not only about finding a "new loved". There's also resources available that keep informed with STDs. There are help groups and more that I can see how so many enjoy these communities.

If you would like to join safe and private STD dating sites, I recommend a great one at http://std-dating.info. Don't let this disease stop you from living your life. STD dating sites can be fun and safe.

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You Have Herpes?, And Are Afraid Of Dating, Meet In Herpes Dating Website

You Have Herpes?, And Are Afraid Of Dating, Meet In Herpes Dating Website by Francis K Githinji

 Herpes is not a new word in society. Many people have been dealing with this problem for a very long time. This is a viral infection that affects a huge chunk of society. Genital herpes is a condition that most singles find difficult to overcome. Consequently, more and more singles are lonely and afraid of dating. If you are one of them, you need to stop worrying and get dating again. You can meet people who have gone through your experience. The place of meeting will be on a herpes dating website. You will find a variety of such sites which will ensure that you are matched with a suitable partner. In America, an estimated 40 to 50 million people suffer from genital herpes. There are so many causes of herpes and the leading cause is sexual intercourse with an infected person. Oral sex will transfer the virus to the mouth. When one person kisses somebody, the virus will also spread. Therefore, before you look for a herpes dating website, you need top have all the information that lead you to getting infected. You need to know how exactly you got the infection. This way, you will be empowered on what you need to do to avoid spreading it. Chances are that all singles looking for herpes dating websites will have in depth information on herpes. When you have the necessary information, you will know what you can do to avoid and even treat the condition. First, you can decide to abstain from sexual intercourse. This is the sure way of keeping genital herpes at bay.

A herpes dating website will give you this and more information. When you make use of condoms, you will reduce the chances of contacting the disease. When you are already infected, you can go for various medications available for the condition. You need to consider outercourse. This is when you kiss and cuddle. Penetration will not be necessary and you will have avoided a problem. Herpes dating websites will ensure that you get all the information you need. You can enter into new relationships with confidence. The process of joining the services is not complicated at all. You will need to register and give your personal information. Then, you will be required to write a profile. A profile will sell you and make sure you have the web traffic of singles. You need to find tips that will enable you make write an excellent profile. Some of the tips include the following. You need to describe yourself in the most interesting way. Make sure you are sincere and honest. Giving out false information will only work against you. You need to maintain a high level of positivity. Build your confidence first, before you write. It is vital to use humor in your profile. There is something about it that will draw people to you. There are so many other tips you can read on.

Finally, include a photo in your profile. This is the one thing that puts a face to the profile. A photo will demonstrate your seriousness and commitment to finding a good date. Have fun while dating this way. You will be surprised at the many connections you make.

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Genital Herpes Dating Sites For Singles Who Want To Meet A Herpes Mate

Author: James Clarke Jr.


If you are infected with genital herpes and single then you know how difficult dating can be. Dating with genital herpes is easy if you know how. You still need to date and not lock yourself in a closet just because you have herpes of the genitals. I have found that having to tell the other person I have it is the hardest part. I dreaded having to confess my condition.
I really hate being rejected because of my disease too. I am sure most people feel the same way about that too. Lets just say that I have had my fair share of rejection after having to tell a date I have herpes of the genitals. If most people only new the facts about it, they would know that 80% of all people infected with genital herpes have never had an outbreak and do not even know they have it. Most old school doctors will ask if you ever have a genital herpes outbreak and then say there is no reason to test for it if you have never had an outbreak. Nothing can be further from the truth. Everyone should be tested. That is the only way to stop the infection from spreading. Genital herpes is becoming an epidemic right under our noses.
I have had some successful relationships since being diagnosed. I found that knowing all the facts about herpes is important so you can at least answer any questions the other person may have about your disease.
With one in five American's infected with herpes and lets not forget the rest of the world, finding a herpes date is pretty easy. There is also a few great herpes dating sites online that you can join for free. Most of them have forums, personal blog space and even chat.
http://herpesandyoudating.com is the best herpes dating site online. If you have herpes of the genitals then this herpes dating site is for you. Although there are members with other STD's there are more herpes singles than any other site. People are members from all over the world too, including the United Kingdom, New Zealand, France, Canada, United States and beyond.

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About the Author

As a member of Herpesandyou.com I just wanted to let you know that I found the site to be very helpful to me. It's a real first class genital herpes dating site.

Dating With Herpes - How to Overcome Rejection

The likelihood of rejection is very much real when you have genital herpes

and are interested in dating someone that does not have herpes. The social taboos associated with the virus are too many to count. Herpes is demonized and the large majority of the population, even those with the virus - are mostly misinformed about what it is and how it is contracted. And the truth is - no matter how comfortable you are with your condition, there will be others who are completely unaccepting. That said, dating rejection is difficult enough - but there's something especially painful about being rejected because of herpes.
Chances are, prior to being diagnosed with herpes - when you were turned down for a date - you just shrugged it off and reminded yourself that "there are plenty of fish in the sea". Now that you are living with herpes, the reality has set in - there may not be as many "fish in the sea" as you once believed. So how do you deal with the rejection when you are single and dating with herpes?
1. Get over it: Yup! That's what I said - you really have to just get over it. I understand that is certainly easier said than done, but you can not allow yourself to get depressed over someone telling you "no". There will be people who tell you no, but do not get caught up in those people - your only concern should be with finding the one person who says "yes".
2. They just weren't meant for you: I fully believe that there is someone for everyone. Whether you have genital herpes or one arm - there is someone who will love you fully and completely just as you are. The more time you spend focused on the one who rejected you, the less time you will have available for the who will accept you
3. Look for others like you: You may feel that only dating other people with herpes is very limiting, but that is part of the reality of this situation. Now I'm not suggesting that you lower your standards, or that you isolate yourself - however the facts are what they are. There will be people who will not be willing to give you a chance simply because you have genital herpes. Now that said, it is important that you remember one thing - you are not alone my friend! There are millions of singles just like you - suffering silently and looking for love. From local community support groups, online support groups and even online dating sites just for people with herpes.
You may have this disease, but it does not define who you are. Focus on those who love you and accept you, and you'll find peace with your circumstance and happiness in your love life.

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Savannah Francis - About the Author:
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