Guy I’m seeing disclosed his status
Me F(29) him M(31). For context we’ve known each other for years through mutual people and I always had a little crush on him.
We started hanging out a few months ago; things are super fun. He’s intelligent, has emotional intelligence and capacity, he’s funny and we have lots of laughs; He has a lot of qualities I would want in a partner. We’ve only kissed so far but the last time we were together it was getting a bit heavier and that’s when he told me he has HSV-2 on the genitals (keep in mind we weren’t going to have sex but it was starting to lean in that direction). I told him I appreciated the disclosure and asked some general questions. He’s had it for about five years due to a hook up while travelling.
Previously I’ve done a lot of research as at one point I was told I had one of the strains of HSV due to my mom having cold sores my entire life but I’ve never had any time of flair up. Overall it was a nice convo and I’m glad he told me but now I’m feeling apprehensive. I won’t rush into anything physical until I’ve had time to make my informed decision but I hate how I’m feeling apprehensive now only because of the stigma around it. Not sure how to grasp my own feelings rn and I’m wondering what other people’s experiences have been. He also did share that his last relationship was not infected and he took meds/used condoms.