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Dear Taylor: Am I Guaranteed to Get Herpes If I Stay With Him?
Can you love someone with herpes without catching it? This deeply honest relationship story breaks down the fears, the facts, and the emotional[…]
Dear Taylor: When the Promise You Expected Never Comes
A heartfelt advice column exploring why a long-term partner hesitates to propose, the emotional impact of living with herpes in a relationship, and[…]
Dear Taylor: How Do I Tell My New Partner I Have HSV-2?
A heartfelt story about navigating an HSV-2 diagnosis, dealing with stigma, and finding the courage to talk to a new partner. This article[…]
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[…]