Life With Herpes

So there are two types of herpes. Well, actually there are way more but in this setting we really only care about two types. Herpes type 1 and herpes type 2. So what are the differences and why is it important that we talk about it?  

Food is way more important than we think. It has to ability to heal your body or make you sick. This was something that I didn't really realize until I was diagnosed with herpes. I mean I always tried to eat healthy and more or less I was healthy but it wasn't until I got herpes that I completely turned myself around and started really caring what was going in my body.

This was the first product that we came out with. You guys were asking for something that was over the counter, natural and could help speed up recovery of an oral herpes outbreak. Our organic, lip balm has ingredients known to treat herpes outbreaks, lessen inflammation and soothe your lips.

I was stuck in the Eeyore Phase for 2 years. It was awful, painful, yet something that I needed to go through. With all that being said, I have no desire for you to go through this PTSD for 2 years and that is why I've created this community, platform and all the content.

Honestly, this is great news. This person really cares about you and is doing what he or she can do to try to prevent transmission. Transmissions occur less often when a disclosure takes place because the person with herpes can take precautionary methods to help avoid transmission.  But here are 5 things you need to know about dating someone with herpes

This soap jam is packed with beneficial ingredients to combat a herpes outbreak, meanwhile cleaning your body and leaving your skin feeling delicate and soft.

This is something that we all ask as soon as we are diagnosed. When we find out that the answer is no. We then ask, why not?

What I love about the Everyday Soothing Oil is that it's small but very mighty. It can fit in my purse, my overnight kit, or in my desk drawer. I can take it with me on the run when I have an outbreak.   Shop Everyday Soothing Oil https://www.lifewithherpes.com/shop-everyday-soothing-oil

There are a ton of myths and misinformation out there when it comes to herpes and actually living with herpes. We all have had our preconceived notions and ideas of what someone with herpes looks like, acts like and how he or she got herpes. We all made jokes at it and believed that it would never happen to us.

HSV-2 infection is more common among women than among men; the percentages of those infected during 2015-2016 were 15.9% versus 8.2% respectively, among 14 to 49-year-olds. So, what are the common genital herpes symptoms in women?

Our all natural lube is designed to heighten pleasure and also play. Adding CBD to the lube in some people can delightful increase sensitivity as well as aid in relaxation. Adding CBD to the lube can also be beneficial for people who might experience pain during sex, in other words this is a perfect recipe for more pleasure and may lead to better orgasms.

Experiencing anxiety here and there is 100% normal. We have times that we are freaking out. When I researched the word anxiety this is what I got back; Experiencing occasional anxiety is a normal part of life. However, people with anxiety disorders frequently have intense, excessive and persistent worry and fear about everyday situations. Often, anxiety disorders involve repeated episodes of sudde...

Here me out on this one. I know you're not believing me if you were just diagnosed with herpes. And I didn't see it that way at all back in 2011. I've talked to thousands of people who have been diagnosed with herpes and it always starts out the same way. It starts out as, my life is over and how do I cure this. I've talked to people who are suicidal, (here's the hotline if this is where you're at...

We've added some of my favorites like tea tree oil, citrus oils and chamomile oil mixed with some soothing oils and my favorite ingredient CBD. Tea Tree oil is known for being anti-inflammatory and is known as an antiviral agent that can assist with the recovery of open wounds or sores. Citrus oils such as orange and lemon add balancing and calming properties and promote skin health. This moisturi...

Rejection as a whole is a legit fear. It sucks, it hurts and we feel like we're failures. We just put our heart or effort into something to have it not work out. I got genital herpes when I was 28.  I had had my heart broken 3 times before turning 28 and none of it had to do with herpes. Each time I cried, drank wine with my girl friends and then eventually got back into the dating world. Basicall...

I didn't know if I wanted to have kids but one of the first questions I asked my doctor when I was diagnosed with herpes was, "can I still have a baby"? Some of the things I want to cover are: pregnancy and delivery, fears, precautions and how we handle it day to day.

This is by far one of the best things you can do for yourself ever…not to mention especially when you  have a herpes outbreak.

The amount of times that I get asked about having oral herpes down there is astonishing. I mean that not in an ignorant way but in a way that so many people are now getting oral herpes down there.

Okay so now you're diagnosed with Herpes and you want to do everything possible to prevent the next outbreak or if you get one speed up the recovery time and lessen the severity of it, right? Let's see what supplements can do for you.

Before being diagnosed with herpes we have so many misconceptions about who has herpes and what it is like living with herpes. Honestly, most of them are myths. I'll go through some myths that I had and I'd love to hear what yours are. 

There are essential oils that can help with wound repair, soothe skin, help with pain, that are antiviral and even disrupt the herpes virus. Add other calming and nourishing ingredients to help with anti- inflammatory and beneficial outcomes and here comes Rescue Balm!

Now that we've received the diagnosis we're living with herpes. There are probably so many questions running through your head and not to mention they are scary.

There is nothing that prepares you for the phone call you get from your doctor, or the email or even the in visit check up when your doctor says, "you have herpes".    Most of us are shocked, deer in the headlights, frozen, and probably end up crying. 

Alexandra talks with Amanda Neely, a founder of Grandmas Wealth Wisdom and they share how the overwhelming struggles with herpes and financial debt can actually be extremely similar and how are they holding us back.

Alexandra Harbushka and Caroline Goodner of Femiclear talk about Herpes treatments and how to cope with your diagnosis, so you heal your body and your mind faster. To Connect with Alexandra - https://www.instagram.com/alexandraharbushka/ Read More on Life With Herpes HERE   For Detailed Show Notes click HERE   Subscribe to the Life With Herpes Newsletter click HERE