Hi, my names Shain. I was born with herpes transmitted from my mom's birth canal and spent years with unexplained bouts of pain until after 35 years I was finally properly diagnosed. I also have Lupus and the Lupus meds somewhat inhibit the effectiveness of Valtrex, which helps mitigate herpes outbreak. So basically I'm in some level of outbreak all the time. As a Sex Educator I advocate and teach about safer sex, but I miss the option of not using all the precautions I take to protect my partner. I miss bare skin.
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Hi Shain,
Welcome to EmpowHER and thanks for sharing your story.
Lupus
Best,
Daisy
October 24, 2013 - 4:45amThis Comment
Thanks for the welcome, Daisy. I love what this site is about.
October 24, 2013 - 11:30amThis Comment