(Posted 444 days ago)

Do's and Don'ts:

Don't divulge this as if it's the end of the world. It's a fact of life.

Do bring this up well before the event.

Do offer a website such as www.sexualhealth.com to your prospective lover so s/he can have all questions answered.

Say This:

And now for a conversation that needs to take place. I have occasional bouts of herpes. While I always use protection and take Acyclovir [if you do], there is still a chance of passing this on even without a breakout. There is also a chance you've already been exposed in your life since something like 75% of Americans have been. At any rate, please do check out Sexual Health online if you have any questions and then we can discuss if and how we'll proceed, okay?