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Herpes & Dating: The Truth Nobody Talks About

Feb 20, 2025
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ANECDOTE

Allie's Herpes Journey

  • Allie Mazur contracted herpes at age 23 and felt devastated, fearing no one would love her.
  • She endured long-term emotional pain, which motivated her to help others through Beyond Herpes.
INSIGHT

Speaking Herpes Reduces Stigma

  • Saying herpes out loud to trusted people helps alleviate shame and stigma.
  • Talking openly about herpes encourages healing and fosters support.
ADVICE

How to Disclose Herpes in Dating

  • Disclose herpes to dating partners when you feel comfortable, ideally after a few dates in a calm setting.
  • Be honest and vulnerable; maturity and compassion are key to supportive responses.
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