If you get genital herpes, does that mean your dating life is over?

Since approximately 65% of the United States population is seropositive for HSV-1 by the fourth decade of life and approximately 25% of the United States population is seropositive for HSV-2 by the fourth decade of life, yes, herpes sufferers will still be able to be sexually active.

And if you Google “dating site, herpes”, you’ll find about 1,710,000 results for herpes + people to find other herpes + individuals.

As @syz pointed out, it is incredibly common. I just had to come and give you credit for planning to be honest with your partners, because far too many people fail to share that information before sleeping with someone.

I assume you talk about Genital Herpes. Edit: Of course it is about Genital Herpes…, it says so in the title…..dumbass rebbel :/
Since it is a non-curable virus infection, it is recommended to inform your (new) partner, and use condoms if you want to have sex.
If you can find a partner that doesn’t have a problem with it.

I’m not a doctor (but I play one with your mom… badum pshhh). Anyhow, as far as I know, sex with herpes is safe as long as you use protection and doesn’t occur during a flare-up.

↑ ignorance (no offence) just might be one of the reasons so many people have herpes….condoms can’t protect you against everything….

Did you know there is a registry of people with stds? I doubt most of it’s credibility because it doesnt take much to report someone, and it seems like more of a revenge registry. STD Carriers

From herpes.com:
For those who recognize their symptoms, asymptomatic transmission appears to be far less likely than spreading the virus when lesions are present. Many couples have had sexual relations for years without transmitting herpes. Some simply avoid having sexual contact when signs or symptoms are present. Others use condoms or other protection between outbreaks to help protect against asymptomatic shedding.
don’t call me ignorant

I believe there are herpes dating sites…

Yes, that really explains why herpes continues to be on the rise…because condoms are just that fucking magical….

Condoms only reduce risk and considering Most people with herpes have no symptoms, it seems ignorant to rely on a condom to keep you from getting herpes, but by all means, please continue to think otherwise….