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Hsv-1 cold sores

Hi guys, need your help . I am stressed out as i got to know that i have hsv-1 as i recently got cold sores and its incurable. So i have few questions, if anybody know and can help me . I would appreciate alot.

  1. i have heard that while we have cold sores , we cant be intimate with our partner and i understand that. But once i am completely healed , like no visible cold sore . Can i still kiss my husband like usual 😔 . Feels like my love life is gona change due to this as i dont wana transfer anything to him especially genitals hsv.

  2. even if i dont have cold sore , we cant anymore engage in oral sex as their is still chance ,he can get it from my mouth?

So it means , if we eliminate oral sex , and use condom will it be fine. Can ut prevent him from getting genital hsv.

  1. what precautions can we take and still enjoy our love life as usual . My husband is very supportive and he doesn't care and just loves me . But i dont him to suffer . Please help me . How can i prevent any genital hsv as i just have hsv-1 from cold sores but i dont wana give him anything on his genitals or anything very serious.

I hope everything gets fine soon 🙏

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u/ursnur — 9 days ago

I’ve been trying to wake up early (around 5AM), not just for productivity—but for peace.

The idea is simple: start the day in silence, prayer, reflection, meditation… whatever connects you to something deeper.

But honestly, I’ve been struggling to stay consistent on my own. The alarm rings, and it’s way too easy to go back to sleep.

So I was thinking—maybe this is easier if we don’t do it alone.

Would anyone be interested in a small early-morning accountability group?

No pressure, no strict rules. Just:

Wake up around 5AM

Spend a few minutes in prayer, meditation, journaling, or silence

Send a quick check-in message (“I’m up” or even just an emoji)

Different beliefs, different practices—all welcome. The goal is just to show up for ourselves and start the day with intention.

If you’ve been wanting to build this habit too, maybe we can support each other. Let’s start it togther:)

Comment or DM if you’re interested. Let’s make mornings a little more meaningful 🙂

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u/ursnur — 6 months ago