Is there anyone out there with genital herpes who can help? Are any of you normal healthy people that have it?

O.k., I contracted this virus in oct. 04'. From a guy who I was dating and waitined several months even to have sex. It was protected, but, the condom came of for a moment. No big deal, we got another one, and kept going. Anyway, a day later, I felt a stinging sensation and immediatlt went to my OBGYN. I know that it wasn't normal, however, I sort of thought it was chaffing. 11 days later, tests come back possitive genital herpes! I confronted the jerk, who claimed he never ever had anythiong like that. Hell maybe he never did have an outbreak, I have since read that that is possible. Anyway, I am going on because I want you to know that I didn't sleep around, and made a point of refraining from sex for some period of time before sleeping with people. Also, that we did have protected sex. He was the only guy that I had been with in over a year, (the last was my ex boyfriend). What do I do if I meet a great guy? How do you tell him? Will he think me a discusting whore?!

The herpes virus that causes the genital version is
practically identical to the one that causes cold sores
and may cross infect. Using medications containing
Zovirex helps control outbreaks. You are doing the right
thing in abstaining during outbreaks and using protection,
however nothing is 100% effective. No, a worthwhile guy
will not think you are whore if you give him the consideration
of a warning. Would you not have wanted a warning?
P.S. talk to a doctor, many things help.

I wouldn't think you are a disgusting whore. I would, however, make sure that the guy is understanding of this. If it is someone that really cares about you, he will not think twice about it. There are guys out there that want 1 thing and 1 thing only. Those are the guys that will not even want to touch you. Just make sure it is the right person before you share.
Presumably, the next guy you have sex with will be someone who you have know for some time and are in Love with (and he you). Do not hide the disease but there is no reason to volunteer the information until you start to suspect that the relationship could become s3xual.

If he Loves you like you think, it shouldn't be a deal breaker but if he's just trying to get into your panties, he'll run like hell. He may have questions so be ready to educate him when the time comes.

It doesn't have to be the end of your life. Your attitude toward yourself and the disease will have a lot to do with how other will perceive you. If you think you are a dirty whore now, you're likely to be looked at that way. You shouldn't.
thare is a vaxceen that will be avalable with in 3yers maby as soon as 2 yers just some good nuz whore no but you shoud tell him be4 xxx i wood be verry mad if you did not tell me first
no, 1 out of every 4 americans have genital herpes. that's ALOT! I think that I do and I wish I could get help, but I'm 15 and in a really BAD situation where I don't think I can go. they'll tell my mom so I'm going to have to wait until my yearly check up and that's going to be in december. so just think how many more breakouts I could have by then! I'm in alot worse situation then you.
I am a normal healthy woman of 26 living with herpes, and i contracted it through protected sex. but here's the thing, herpes isn't just on the main organ, it is on the area around it too, so a condom isn't effective, though still effective against many other things. on a woman, it's all over the vagnina, not in it alone.
and as someone who has had to tell the love of their life that they have herpes, i can honestly tell you, that after the initial shock, he was okay. we are careful and when i am having an outbreak, we obstain from sex, he is very supportive and never makes me feel bad for having it. for in most cases these days, he's had some form of an std, so he should know how horrible you can feel when you have one, whether it's herpes, syphillis, gonorrhea, or any thing else. just be safe and talk to your doctor if you have any medical questions. and make sure all docs in the future know you have it. it can affect having babies, etc.
yes normal healthy people get it. Its odd that one day after you had symptoms???? could it be from a past lover??? anyway, ask your doctor about Valtrex. Also its normal to feel the way you do and it will go away with time, take it as a learning experience.