AKTSpeaksIntL asked:

On sexual responsibility and protecting one's self from herpes and a host of other nasty STD's. FYI One out of every 5 adults in the US has herpes...& that's likely a modest figure as many people have it and do not know they have it. Also some people have it, know they have it and will have sex without disclosing their herpes, HIV/AIDS and/or other disease status with potential sex partners. Listen to Alexyss K. Tylor. She's trying to save your life. Use sense. Use condoms....

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alexyktylor asked:

Did He Give Me Herpes! PT 1

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ineedhelpmyfishcantdie asked:


i kissed a person without an outbreak who has herpes 1 over a month ago and i just got a little red bump in the corner of my mouth.
i also drank very hot coffee the other day.
burn or herpes?

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javacat asked:

Due to the high volume of questions and comments I have received about herpes, I have produced a series of videos answering the most commonly asked questions. (more)

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illumistream asked:

Genital herpes affects 25% of Americans! Here's what you need to know about this STD. See uncensored herpes videos (with genital sores): www.sexhealthguru.com

Jade Simpson asked:


Herpes is, in essence, the name given to a viral infection. The virus that causes the infection is called Herpes Simplex Virus. Herpes simplex virus is available in different forms, but its main variations are Herpes simplex virus 1 (HSV 1) and Herpes simplex virus 2 (HSV 2). Beyond the common cold, herpes is probably the most common viral infection in existence.

Symptoms of infection with HSV 1 is generally referred to as cold sores - bulbs sometimes fever, sometimes oral bulbs, and there are other descriptions as well. During an appearance of symptoms HSV 1 - symptoms appear not always - an outbreak of blisters occurs, usually around the mouth and face. The HSV 1 infection is extremely common: up to ninety percent of people are infected with HSV 1, but not everyone infected with HSV 1 show symptoms.

Symptoms of infection with HSV 2 are generally referred to as genital herpes. Twenty per cent of adults, roughly, infection with HSV 2, but the recognition of symptoms is rare: only twenty percent of the population, give or take, infected with HSV 2 are aware of their status. When HSV 2 symptoms appear, they usually appear in the genitals. The infection HSV 2 is classified as an STD.

Typically, 1 and HSV infection HSV 2 present in different parts of the body. The emergence of HSV 1 usually occurs above the waist, and appears most often above all neck. It is possible for HSV 1 occur below the waist, it is rare for that to happen, but it does. HSV 2 of the key are most often seen above the waist, usually on the genitals. When HSV 1 or HSV 2 happens outside their respective regions infection, the symptoms, if they occur, are generally less severe and less frequent.

All HSV infections spread through direct skin-to-skin contact, and when symptoms appear HSV they affect the skin, usually by blistering. There is a belief that HSV infection can be transmitted from secondary objects - a public service, a towel, a drink, etc. - but the evidence does not support. Typically, HSV infection is transmitted by skin-skin contact.

A bit of an exception to the skin of HSV-infection of the skin rule is ocular herpes. The ocular herpes, herpes is an infection of the eye (s). The ocular herpes is usually spread from one form to mouth the eyes of transmission: go to the mouth, where a HSV infection is found, then go to the eye and the transfer of infection HSV . The ocular herpes can be a very serious affect sight May.

The official thinking on HSV infection is that it is permanent: it is basically accepted that the HSV remains permanently in the body, hidden all immune responses. However, some treatments for herpes claim to be able to eliminate herpes body permanently, or at any stop herpes outbreaks.

Dylan Morris asked:


MYTH # 1: If you are in a long-term relationship and just found out that you have genital herpes, that means your partner was unfaithful.

A partner's genital herpes diagnosis does not necessarily mean they cheated. Many people who have genital herpes have mild symptoms or sometimes no symptoms at all. It's possible that one of you caught genital herpes a long time ago or your partner may have genital herpes and not know.

 

MYTH # 2: A genital herpes diagnosis means your sex life is over.

While condoms should ALWAYS be used during sex, you can still have a normal sex life after you contract genital herpes. However, sex should be avoided when you are experiencing an outbreak (when sores, symptoms are present). Many people refrain from sex during outbreaks because it

may be uncomfortable during these times. Even if sores aren't visible, you can still pass the virus to a partner; so condom use is ALWAYS recommended. Condoms have been shown to reduce transmission, but they are not a guarantee.

 

MYTH #3: You can get genital herpes from toilet seats.

Genital herpes is a very weak virus and it cannot survive when it is exposed to air.

 

MYTH # 4: If you just have oral sex, there's no chance of getting genital herpes.

Recently, there has been an upsurge in the cases of type 1 genital herpes -- caused by unprotected oral sex. A cold sore on your partner can be genital herpes on you. To reduce chances of contracting type-1 genital herpes, use condoms during oral sex.

 

MYTH # 5: Genital herpes can cause you to become sterile.

While some STDs do cause sterility, genital herpes does not cause a person to become sterile.

 

MYTH # 6: Only people who sleep around a lot get genital herpes.

Genital herpes is very common. So even if you've had a few sexual partners, you could contract it.

 

MYTH # 7: No one will accept me if they know I have genital herpes.

Many people who tell their partners and friends about their diagnosis report positive responses. By becoming knowledgeable about genital herpes and how it will (or will not) affect your life, and the life of your partner(s) is the best way to become comfortable with your diagnosis and with discussing it with others.

 

MYTH # 8: If you have a PAP smear, you don't need to be tested for genital herpes.

PAP smears are not a substitute for a genital herpes test because a PAP smear does not detect the virus. To find out of you have genital herpes, you have to get tested for it specifically.

 

MYTH # 9: If you have genital herpes, your child will too.

When an expectant mother knows she has genital herpes and tells her doctor, it is rare for the child to get the virus. Because it is a virus, the mother's body has developed antibodies to fight it and these antibodies protect the child. It is possible for a child to become infected, but if proper measures are taken chances are slim. You should consult a doctor if you are pregnant or want to become pregnant and you have genital herpes. Because some people have genital herpes with no symptoms, you may still want to be tested just to be sure.

 

MYTH #10: Cold sores are a lip infection like canker sores and have nothing to do with herpes.

Cold sores are caused by type 1 of the herpes virus which can also cause genital herpes if you engage in oral sex with someone who has a cold sore.

 

MYTH # 11: Having genital herpes increases the risk of getting other infections .

People who have herpes are not more susceptible to other infections.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 



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Zinn Jeremiah asked:


When the word herpes is used, it's usually meant to reference a case of genital herpes. The herpes virus actually comes in several forms, but the most common herpes virus form by far is herpes simplex. The two variations of herpes simplex are, naturally enough, herpes simplex 1 and herpes simplex 2.

Oral herpes is typically caused by herpes simplex 1, though herpes simplex 1 can, on rare occasion, cause a case of genital herpes. Genital herpes is typically caused by herpes simplex 2, though herpes simplex 2 can also, rarely, cause oral herpes.

Herpes is an exceptionally common virus, likely surpassed in commonness only by the virus causing a typical cold. It's believed that eighty to ninety percent of all adults are infected with herpes simplex 1. Herpes simplex 2 is significantly less frequent, but still fairly common with an infection rate of roughly twenty percent of all adults.

Not all cases of herpes are symptomatic. In herpes simplex 2 cases, up to ninety percent of infected persons aren't aware of their status because symptoms either are not present or are not unique enough to be recognized. When a herpes infection does present symptoms, the symptoms are typically an outbreak of blisters, or lesions.

Herpes is a transmittable condition, especially during a symptom outbreak. It was once believed that herpes transmission could only happen if a symptoms outbreak were occurring, but evidence now demonstrates that the herpes virus can be on the skin surface, and thus can be transmitted, even when no visible signs of an outbreak are present. The presence of herpes virus at the surface of the skin without symptoms being present is known as asymptomatic shedding.

When herpes is transmitted, the path to infection is skin-to-skin contact. Intimate skin-to-skin contact is the way that herpes is spread. Secondary objects, such as a toilet seat or some other public resource, are not means for passing a herpes infection. Herpes is transmitted when people have intimate physical contact, usually while an outbreak is ongoing.

Herpes infections can absolutely be a nuisance and can be physically uncomfortable as well, but a herpes infection is not considered a serious health threat. A person's general health state is not compromised from a herpes infection. The only possible exceptions to this are herpes infections in infants -- typically infants become infected with herpes from a genital herpes infected mother -- and herpes infections in persons with seriously compromised immune systems.

A trait of any case of herpes is symptom consistency. When herpes symptoms do take place, they remain in the area of the body where infection initially occurred, and don't move about.



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Jade Simpson asked:


A reference to herpes is usually a reference to infection with genital herpes. Although there are different variations of the herpes virus, 'and by far most common is herpes simplex. Herpes simplex, HSV in other words, exists in two strains: herpes simplex 1 and 2.

Herpes simplex 1 is usually responsible for cases of oral herpes, although in rare cases, herpes simplex 1 affects the genital area. Herpes simplex 2 is generally responsible in case of genital herpes, although herpes simplex 2 may, in rare cases, cause infection by oral herpes.

The herpes virus is exceptional, probably exceeded only by the commonness virus causing a typical cold. It is estimated that eighty to ninety percent of all adults are infected with herpes simplex 1. Herpes simplex 2 is much less common, but still quite common with an infection rate of about twenty percent of all adults.

Not all cases of herpes are symptomatic. In herpes simplex 2 cases, up to ninety percent of those infected are unaware of their status, or because the symptoms are not present or are not sufficiently unique to be recognized. When herpes infection not show symptoms, the symptoms are usually an outbreak of blisters or lesions.

Herpes is a transmissible, especially during an outbreak of symptoms. Once upon a time herpes believes that transmission could only happen if an outbreak symptoms occur, but now the evidence shows that the herpes virus may be on the surface of the skin and can therefore be transmitted, even in the absence of visible signs of an epidemic are present. The phenomenon of the herpes virus on the skin surface in the absence of a visible outbreak is known as asymptomatic shedding.

When herpes is transmitted, the path to infection of the skin-skin contact. Kissing, relationships, and other forms of intimate physical contact are the standard methods of transmission of herpes. Secondary objects, like a toilet seat or another public resource, are not the means of transmitting herpes infection. Herpes is transmitted when people have the intimate physical contact, usually while an outbreak is underway.

Herpes infections can definitely be a nuisance and can be physically uncomfortable as well, but a herpes is not considered a serious threat to health. A person's general health is not compromised by herpes infection. The only exceptions to this rule are herpes infections in infants - usually infants are infected with herpes, genital herpes from an infected mother - and herpes infections in people with severely compromised immune systems.

A trait of any cases of herpes is a symptom of consistency. When herpes symptoms occur, they remain in the region of the body where the infection took place initially, and do not move.



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Jewrome asked:


When i look up herpes on google images, it shows these really gross pictures of people with herpes all over there genitals and/or bodies. I have a cold sore on my lip, which probably means Herpes HSV-1, i think. How would i keep my cold sores from getting really big and spread out like on the google image search and how do their herpes get so extreme(the people on the google image search)?

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jenn asked:


I think I may have contracted genital herpes through my partner's cold sore. It was not totally active at the time- it had already scabbed over and was almost healed. He has never had genital herpes and this is the only thing I can attribute it to. Does this now mean I could have type 1 or type 2 herpes?

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