#hsv1

[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.

[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.

[lovethisfat37]

Having the herpes conversation with new date person and I'm like not even nervous. 10 years ago I made myself sick with anxiety when I disclosed my status. growth 🤗

[weridobybirth]

Hey I'm coming on here to free myself /try to love myself I have herpes one and two this STD has caused me is to hate myself and made me not want to be alive . I am still dealing with acceptance and I've gone through so much emotions because of this and I'm so scared to write this because im very afraid of judgement but I need to be mature and be real / I also have to stop caring about what others think it may take some patience but I'll be okay I have a lot of issues with this but I gotta get over it there are a lot of support and there are a lot of social media groups, and a whole herpes community that has my back.  If you don't agree /don't have anything nice to say at all kindly unfriend me please I don't need a person like that in my life and for you that are staying thank you so much I really appreciate you , I love you so much it took me awhile to post this but I'm doing it and I'm gonna try to post about it on here and other social medias By the way herpes is a very  common STD . Anyways have a good day or night whenever you are ♡

[hsvnebula]

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[livingwithhsv]

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[safe-slut]

mood

[positivesinglesdate]

Give a child love, laughter and peace, not HIV

[hsv2poslife]

I would really like it if people with hsv1 were more careful about the way they talk about hsv2. They're always saying oh at least I don't have genital herpes like bitch? Stop cutting down those with the more stigmatized version. You're just adding to it 😷

[bigcoxblog]

you've been diagnosed with an STD, it can easily feel like you are all alone. Whether you've recently contracted an infection, or you've had one for a long time, the stigma and shame associated with having an STD can be incredibly isolating. It's not unusual to feel like no one else in the world understands what you're going through. However, the statistics tell us that is simply not the case.

[lovethisfat]

Being told "I'm going to fuck you no matter what, I just wanted to know the facts," while having the herpes talk made me fall even more in love with him. Haven't stopped thinking about it for 2 days 💞💜🥰

[letustalkstds]

I was diagnosed with HSV-2 about a week ago

I was diagnosed with HSV-2 about a week ago and I'm having a difficult time coming to terms with it. I'm confused about where I got it from since I've been with my partner for 4 years and he doesn't have it. However, my ex-partner before him had contracted it from a girl with HSV while we were together, but I didn't find out until later. He was sleeping with her for at least 6 months while we were together, and it's been 5 years since I was with him. I never really had any noticeable symptoms apart from a small rash that I assumed was razor burn or a shaving cut. However, I started experiencing actual outbreaks about 6 months ago, which prompted me to get tested and diagnosed with HSV-2. I'm confused about how I could have contracted the virus. I talked to my mother about it and she mentioned that she had always thought she had it but was too afraid to get tested. I've accidentally used her razor a few times in the shower, so I'm wondering if it's possible to get HSV-2 through something like that. Alternatively, it's possible that I contracted it from my ex-partner, but I'm confused as to why my outbreaks only started 6 months ago when I haven't been with him for 5 years. I'm going through a lot right now and feeling very stressed and emotional about it. Any advice would be appreciated.

[lovethisfat37]

I made the decision last week to not pursue anymore romantic or sexual relationships for the foreseeable future so of course I get a herpes outbreak as soon as the ONE newish person I wanted to have sex with is gonna be in my house for 2 nights. The universe was like "oh word? I'll make sure you stick to your decision, SLUT."

[weridobybirth]

[byeshame4blackgirls]

Pre-Disclosure of HSV2 PT.2

I am on the verge of disclosing to my new partner tomorrow. I was doing some reflecting today and I noticed that for the last couple of days, I have been looking for things to push my new partner away with before this talk happens.

I am afraid of two things. The first is that I could get rejected, which would really suck because I do really like him. But the second thing is that I am afraid of him accepting my status. I've really wanted to be a victim throughout this entire process and if he accepts me, I can't be. It would mean that I would have to accept that good things will still happen for me in spite of my status.

It's totally human and normal to want to run and hide. But we have to fight that human urge to get closer to what we want. Let's say that this relationship does work out, we're going to have an extremely strong foundation however, if I run and hide, I would never know what could have happened.

Wish me good vibes and good luck!

[livingwithhsv]

I’ve been quiet, grieving and healing.

I left my seven year relationship, which is never easy. It also means sharing my herpes status with potential new partners, which I wasn’t prepared for but I was finally put in the situation where I shared.

So here’s my tips on how I shared my status.

• Confidence is key.

• Don’t apologise, you have nothing to be sorry for.

• Keep it short and sweet but add a fact or two in there.

• If you use HSV explain what it means. (Most people don’t know)