Posts by Taylor

Dear Taylor: I Think I Have Herpes. Am I Too Young for This?

When you’re 18, love feels new. But when herpes becomes part of that story, even something as common as cold sores, that excitement[…]

Dear Taylor: How Do I Leave Without Feeling Like the Villain?

When a partner contracts HSV during the relationship, the lines between accountability, guilt, and emotional responsibility blur in ways that can feel unbearable.

Dear Taylor: Am I a Hypocrite for Not Wanting to Date Someone With HSV-2?

When Maya found out she had genital HSV-1, she thought the hardest part would be accepting herself.

How to Tell Someone You Have Herpes: Honest, Calm, and Human Ways to Disclose HSV

Learn how to tell someone you have herpes with calm, honesty, and confidence. This guide explains when to disclose HSV and how to[…]

dear taylor: Why does dating feel so hard after herpes?

“I’m so jealous of people who can just easily date”. I’ve been there. You’re not alone. This is Hannah’s story.

dear taylor: I Told My Friends I Have Herpes and I Regret It

If you’ve ever asked yourself, “How do I tell my friends I have herpes?" You are not alone, this is Jason's story about[…]