Women Over 40: Dating with Herpes
If you're a woman over 40 with herpes and you're wondering whether love, dating, and great sex are still possible ... let me save you the suspense: yes. One thousand percent yes.
I know that's easy for me to say. So don't take my word for it. Take the word of the women below, all of whom found their way to the now-sunset Herpes Opportunity forums at different stages of their journeys. Some were terrified. Some were furious. Some had just been rejected and were ready to give up. And then something shifted. They connected with each other, shared their stories, and discovered that being over 40 with herpes isn't a limitation. It's a filter for finding people who show up with the depth and maturity that life experience demands.
These are their stories. Pull up a chair.
Success stories for women over 40???
LoveTheMountains starts a conversation that spans years. Women from their 40s to their upper 60s share the unfiltered truth about dating with herpes later in life: the rejections, the surprises, the unexpected confidence, and the love stories.
Feeling Optimistic: Successful Disclosure Story
PhillyChick, a Black woman in her 40s, shares her journey from despair to a successful disclosure with a man who embraced all of her. A powerful story of self-acceptance and finding love that defies every fear.
Successful disclosure Ghsv1 f-45
A 45-year-old woman discloses her GHSV-1 to a new partner. His response? He didn't care. Short, sweet, and exactly the encouragement you need.
I know what I WANT&DESERVE damn it!!!!!!!
A 54-year-old divorced woman refuses to settle. Through dating ups and downs, she holds firm to her worth and discovers that herpes is just a filter for finding people who truly see her.
First Time Being Rejected...So Hurtful
At 44 and freshly divorced, she faces her first rejection after disclosing. The community rallies around her, sharing their own stories of bouncing back stronger.
Post disclosure rejection
A 58-year-old woman navigates rejection after disclosure and finds unexpected resilience. The community's support shows that being let down doesn't mean being broken.
Dating again after 25 years - advice needed
At 49, she's dating again after 25 years and a divorce. The community offers real talk about navigating the dating world again with herpes, at any age.
