Casual Dating & Hookups with Herpes

Here's a question that comes up constantly: "Can I still have casual sex with herpes?" And I'm not going to give you some watered-down, hedge-every-bet answer. The short version is yes. But the longer version is more interesting, because it gets into the how, the when, and the "is this even what I actually want?"

These threads from the now-sunset Herpes Opportunity forums are some of the most-read conversations in our community's history (one has over 51,000 views). They're honest. They're practical. They don't judge. And they tackle the full spectrum, from "how do I disclose to someone I just met at a bar?" to "I've been casually dating with herpes for two years and here's what I've learned."

Whether you're trying to figure out if casual dating is still on the table for you, or you just want to hear from people who've navigated it, these conversations have you covered.