So long story short I had an outbreak back in early 2020. Ever since then I would get a single bump every several months. It was never painful but I have experienced tingles and what not.

I think the most confusing and annoying part of this “journey” was people telling me I don’t have it and to stop worrying. I know this isn’t a big deal in the grand scheme of things but I also know my body. I know when I see a pattern something is up. I also know how to do my own research.

I also know that if someone I plan to date isn’t cool with me having something (especially if that something is almost 90 percent of people having) then that’s on them.

What I do know about GHSV-1 is that:

• it’s less contagious or sheds less than GHSV-2
• I probably got it from some blowjob
• literally most people have this strain
• the one negative thing I’ve read about the 1 strain is it causes meningitis or Alzheimer’s?

My next and really only step is to maybe start taking a supplement like L-Lysine to suppress. What do you think? I don’t like the idea of taking a big ass Valtrex pill everyday but I would if I was in a relationship.