#herpes

[propaganda-inc]

HOW DO I GET RID OF THE CRABS

[as-de-spadas]

Alright yesterday I was gonna comment on Joe saying herpes by accident but I’m glad I didn’t cos today Bdubs mispronounced “Santa Perla” and said “Santa Perra”, accidentaly calling Pearl “Saint Bitch” and that’s much funnier.

[mindblowingscience]

The virus behind the common cold sore could put people at greater risk of Alzheimer's disease. A long-term study of more than a thousand 70-year-olds in Sweden has now found those exposed to the herpes simplex virus type 1 (HSV-1) face double the risk of developing dementia. The association stuck regardless of the two strongest known predictors of Alzheimer's disease today: age and a genetic variant called APOE-4. The findings are the latest to suggest that some common viral infections may be a neglected source of cognitive decline.

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[great-and-small]

saw in your bio you’re researching infectious reptile diseases—that sounds cool as hell! which diseases specifically?

My research is in herpesviruses! I can’t give you the exact species I’m studying, but my interest is in how herpes viruses have been evolving alongside reptiles as well as mammals for millions of years.

Even among some very crafty pathogens, herpes stands out as the single most cunning family of viruses in the world (imo at least). They can evade immune systems, control populations, and basically bend ecosystems to their will. All without having the presence of mind to “intend” to do any of that. Herpes viruses are insanely interesting

[astralarya]

If you are HSV positive (including having only "cold sores"), I highly recommend taking a daily antiviral. There is increasing evidence that HSV increases the risk of dementia or cognitive decline. However, antivirals seem to be protective against this outcome.

As an added bonus, you shed fewer viral particles and thus greatly lower the chance of infecting others—which can occur via casual contact like sharing food. Even when you are asymptomatic!

I've often found it surprising how few people are on an antiviral regimen given how common it is to be HSV positive (approximately 1 in 6 people age 14 to 49 in the US).

This 2021 review covers the evidence surrounding HSV's association with increased risk of dementia as well as "the apparent protective effects of treatment of HSV1 infection or of VZV infection with antivirals prior to the onset of dementia".

More recent study (2022) in the Korean population that shows increased incidence of dementia in individuals with HSV1.

Notable Nature paper (2021) which failed to find association with dementia. However, the authors still found an increase of "cognitive decline".

When the 2021 review says "overwhelming evidence", they mean it. There are many studies which have shown this association which I will not repost so check out their references if you are interested.

[iheartvmt]

My cat has a chronically weepy and cloudy eye from being sick as a kitten (but has been tested and doesn't need anything done to fix it). At her recent checkup while the vet cradled her head to look at it she said to her in a baby voice, "do you have herpes?" And it cracked me up, thought you would appreciate it

Yes!! 💚

[safe-slut]

let me be your tattooed goth slut 🖤

[rainbowkarmadsmithisheretostay]

Sorry Asexuals, I don’t believe in this I believe in celibacy, 5yrs for me to reevaluate your sexual priorities or address health issues or paying to play. Since Sex workers are being the MOST sexually responsible if they are sexually active as everyone wants a taste, it was important I took time off to decide what was smartest and safest for me and others. The “incel” culture I think is odd, they’re basically asexuals who couldn’t or think they can’t get laid so they gave up. I suppose some of you just like the IDEA of sex but sex is an ACTION it isn’t an idea but we all got our things. I’m thrilled to have sex with at least 6 millionaires then 150 average earners who are amazing lovers on film before this is all over.

Sex is risk, I get why you’re asexual but I’m thrilled to end my celibacy. lol Breaks are good, my situation Is vastly different. I got herpes at 23yrs old after years of hooking up with older men from 14-22yrs old with men 18-65yrs old when I was young as well, I consented I loved it I just wish they PAID me, only regret. Their secret is safe with TIME. Lucky they got young me, fuckers. HSV2, found out on my 23rd BDAY I thought it was the end of my sexual life as I didn’t ever wanna pass it. It’s a shame people get STDs or hiv and just say “Fuck it, imma be sexually reckless and spread it”.

BUG chasers also exist young men, they seek to get permanent disease to not have to fear it anymore which was a toxic thing the LGBT community allowed to grow in the pozzing community, sure the undetectable gays tried to stop it but they also just wanted everyone to still fuck men with HIV and shame men HIV negative with herpes, like myself. Testing 6 times a year for HIV to make sure I was HIV negative was/is smart as should YOU or every 14 days if you’re meeting new partners weekly, herpes I eventually found out wasn’t a death sentence nor was it the end of my sexual life, just had to make HUGE changes…

To be continued. https://linktr.ee/rainbow_raven27

[high-quality-tiktoks]

i couldnt keep my composure

[sleeping-satan]

The United States has such a shitty education system so I'm sharing something that I just found out that really should be common health knowledge.

Apparently if you've ever had a cold sore, you have HSV-1, which is the herpes simplex virus. The virus stays in your body for your entire life. You can still pass it onto people when you do not have a current cold sore through things like sharing utensils, kissing, and oral sex.

67% of those under the age of 50 in global population have it.

HSV 1 is more commonly associated with cold sores on the mouth, but is also prevalent as a form of genital herpes. HSV 2 is the main herpes virus associated with genital herpes, but can also occur on the mouth (which actually seems to be less likely). HSV 2 is found in around 13% of the global population under the age of 50. If you're 51 WHO doesn't have stats for you because people past the age of 50 never have sex/s.

HSV 2 gives someone an increased risk of getting HIV. From research so far, HSV 1 doesn't seem to do that. Both can be inherently more dangerous to those with weakened immune systems.

Another main difference is that HSV 1 typically doesn't have as many flare ups and periods of viral shedding (being contagious).

There are antiviral meds that decrease the frequency of flare ups and that can make it less likely to pass on to another person, but there's nothing that completely stops it from spreading or acting up.

Its definitely information I would've liked to know earlier. Too bad all health class did was go "SEX BAD" without explaining that a majority of the population has herpes and how it can spread. Ultimately shaming people for not only having sex but taking a bite off someone else's fork.

[hellyeahscarleteen]

There's a lot of stigma associated with STIs like herpes. Here are some things you can do to help fight it:

Add “people with STIs, including herpes” to your mental list of groups that face discrimination (like GLBT folks, people with disabilities, women, Muslims, African Americans, Latino Americans, etc). Recognize their struggle and support them when you see discrimination happening.

Take a stand against herpes or other STI jokes that would make someone who has it feel ashamed or uncomfortable. Step in and say, "Dude, that’s not funny. How would you feel?"

Pay attention to language. Pay attention to metaphors like monster, leper, and dirty or clean. Try to stop using them yourself, and try to get your friends to stop as well.

Pay attention to stereotypes. Correct people when they try to say that being a slut means you probably have herpes, or that people with herpes are liars and cheaters.

Tell your story. If you have herpes, it may be too scary or too risky to come out about having herpes in public or to your friends and family. But you can share your story anonymously either online or using a pen name. Share your experience to help dispel the myths about herpes, and to let others know that they are not alone and that herpes is not the end of the world.

If you’re in college, investigate your health center and on campus sex ed resources. Pay attention to how they talk about herpes and whether or not their approach is reinforcing or rejecting stigma. If you don’t like what you see, try to change it.

(From This is About Genital Herpes)

[oldshowbiz]

[ancientorigins]

The world's very first recorded kiss happened a whopping 4,500 years ago in the land of Mesopotamia! From clay tablets to bonobos, the evidence points to kissing being an integral part of human behavior throughout history, and one that had an unexpected impact on our world.

[doctorslippery]

[letustalkstds]

I was told by a doctor that if you have HSV 1, you can still get HSV 2. If you have HSV 2, you can not get / transmit HSV 1. So even if you're having a casual or serious relationship, it's important to know which one you have. And always use protection.

[safe-slut]

it’s 20% off right now 😈