Monday, June 23, 2014

Herpes Dating Online - Do not Judge TOO MUCH by a Profile

Infection of herpes can make you feel like that you are alone in the world, and you also feel stressful, embarrassed and shame. But oneday, you suddenly found an online matchmaker that offers dating service and support groups special for people with herpes, where you can express your feelings and emotions. You feel exciting and became one of the members, however, you got nothing after several days` or months` searching. The feeling of lose come back again, this post will tell you how to date with herpes online and DO NOT JUDGE TOO MUCH BY A PROFILE.


It is a real success story from a member of PositiveSingles.com who comes from the Sunshine Coast in Australia.

I have met someone special through Positive Singles and we are dating now. Well we haven`t known each other long and spoke on the phone once for 2 hours before meeting as well as emailing each other for about a month before meeting. We had planned to meet first by going to lunch but as I played a set (guitarist/singer) the night before, Matt decided to come and watch so that`s when we first met. Although we still haven't known each other long we both reciprocated feelings of love at first sight and talk every day. (We live 1 1/2 apart). My tip would be to get out and meet people. To not judge to much by a profile as it really doesn't express the essence of someone`s true personality. Before meeting I knew we communicated really well but it wasn't until we met and I felt the intense unexplained chemistry between us did I think that there was more than friendship. We haven't got a photo of us together yet but can send one when we do :) thanks. Gem

Advice for People with Herpes who Want to Start Dating Again:

Be brave to get out and meet new people. DO NOT judge too much by a dating profile since it can not express the essence of someone`s true personality.

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Sunday, June 22, 2014

How Many People Have Herpes in the Australia?

Herpes simplex is a very common viral infection, and it caused by herpes simplex viral (HSV). There are two type of HSV:

  •  HSV-1 is always found on lips, around mouth and eyes. Also, it can occur in anal and genital area;
  •  HSV-2 can be found in genital and anal area.

In Australia, about one in seven people has genital herpes, and most people unaware of that they infected the herpes virus until there is a outbreak. Survey shows that women are more likely infected by herpes as men.

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How Many People Have Herpes Simplex Virus Type 1?


Nearly 80 percent of Australian adults have HSV-1, this really is an amazing number and oral herpes is a normal disease in the Australia. Some people know that they are infected by herpes simplex virus 1, since there are herpes zoster or blisters on their lips or in their mouth.  However, for the rest of people, they even don`t know that they have herpes since there are not any symptoms on the skin.

How Many People Have Herpes Simplex Virus Type 2?

It`s estimate that one out of eight or 15% Australian adults has infected with HSV-2. People aged from 20 to 30 and have many sexual partners at the highest risk of infecting genital herpes. Similar as people with HSV-1, many people infected by herpes simplex virus 2 that they EVEN don`t know and only 1 in 5 of them know the infection.

It is safe to say that herpes is a very common disease in the Australia, and most of people with herpes even don`t know the infection. So regular STD testing for us is very necessary, and do not feel stressful or shame after being  diagnosed as herpes. You can find some support groups and resources online, and it doesn`t mean the end of dating life. You can also start dating again at herpes dating sites and meet other singles who have the same condition with you.

Herpes Support Groups and Resources in the Australia

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Herpes Support Groups on What Health

Get help from herpes support groups in the Australia, including Brisbane, Gold Coast, Melbourne, Perth, Sydney and South Australia.

Sydney Help
Name: Sydney Sexual Health Centre
Address: A.P.O. Box 1614, Sydney, New South Wales 2001, Australia
Tel: (2) 382-7440

The Sydney Group
Address: PO Box 149, Kenthurst, NSW 2156, Australia
Email: thesydneygroup@gmail.com

Counselors on Sexual Health Australia

Sexual Health Australia offers counselling and support for people with herpes and help them to adjust to living with herpes. People are encouraged to express themselves, including feelings and emotions. However, counselors do not offer STD test and medical advice, so please avoid to ask similar questions when you are talking with them.

Email: info@sexualhealthaustralia.com.au
More Infohttp://www.sexualhealthaustralia.com.au/page/counselling_fees__information.html

Herpes.SupportGroups.com

Herpes support groups on SupportGroups.com is a good place where you can express you feelings and get support from other members who have the same condition on this website. Recently, there are nearly 6047 members who are telling other members how they are feeling. Follow the link to join this support group:
http://herpes.supportgroups.com/welcome

Herpes Hangout on Yahoo Groups

Become a member of this herpes support groups in the Australia, you will need a yahoo account to login. There are nearly 900 members from Australia have the same condition with you.

3 Popular Herpes Dating Sites in the Australia

herpes dating sites in Australia

Online dating is a useful way to meet new friends and find love, following are some popular sites that provide herpes dating service in the Australia. Just check out and enjoy it!

1. PositiveSingles.com

As I known, Positive Singles is the best dating site for people with any type of STD in the world, and it has a hug database of members come from Australia. Join this dating website is a good choice since there are many unique features like "STD Q&A", "STD Treatment Stories", "STD Inspiration Stories" and even more. Even it is not a dating site special for the Australians, but it should be the first choice to date with herpes in the Australia.

2. MPwH.com.au

MPwH is an acronym for Meet People with Herpes (HIV and HPV). Meet people with herpes in the Australia on this dating website is easy and not embarrassed, since all members on here share the similar condition. MPwH is powered by Positive Singles and voted as the most successful affiliate site, with more and more Australian singles with herpes have joined this website, it will be one of the best herpes dating site in the Australia.

3. LoveBug.net.au

Love Bug Dating is a dating site specifically for people with herpes and HPV, it was established in 2011 and has become a popular dating site in the Australia. Join, search and send kisses on this site is free, but send messages to other members, you will need credits.

More Herpes Dating Websites

Herpes dating reviews site like HerpesDatingSites.biz and HerpesDatingSites.us is a good way to know best dating sites for people with herpes in the world. Just in several minutes, you will know all information about these online matchmaking services, including features, costs and more. Give it a try, it`s easy for you to find the best herpes dating site. :)