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It also depends where you have HSV1. If you oral HSV1, that's "normal". If you have genital HSV1, that's a problem.
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Even if you aren't showing symptoms (a breakout or coldsore), you can still pass it on to others. Personally, you should disclose it before you kiss someone, perform oral sex on someone, share a drink with, or tries to eat after you.
I get a physical every year and I have never been diagnosed as having Herpes Type 1. Neither has my wife, nor any of our kids.
That's our experience also.
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Originally Posted by Pinkmani
It also depends where you have HSV1. If you oral HSV1, that's "normal". If you have genital HSV1, that's a problem.
ETA:
Even if you aren't showing symptoms (a breakout or coldsore), you can still pass it on to others. Personally, you should disclose it before you kiss someone, perform oral sex on someone, share a drink with, or tries to eat after you.
Sadly, those that have it and have not disclosed it to others and, thereby, infected others is the reason that it is growing the way it has.
The CDC doesn't even recommend getting tested for it. And, the testing may or may not be included in a full STD evaluation. They only test for it when people ask for the works, usually when they are freaked out about HIV or something. I've never been tested for it, never had a cold sore either. Over the years, especially growing up, I remember relatives and friends having cold sores though. My spouse and children don't have them either, but I can't imagine that we weren't exposed.
I doubt anyone on this thread will run out and get tested for herpes. Plausible deniability is one of the reasons the virus is so prevalent. If OP has oral outbreaks (normal of HSV-1), they can take Valtrex (Valaciclovir) to reduce the amount of shedding and OB frequency. Of course, we don't know anything about OP's social situation (married, single, age), and what they think is going to happen next.
It's funny how an oral cold sore is an acceptable, but the genital version is cause for ostracization.
Edit: Just peeked at OP's profile (HI NEIGHBOR!). Single male. If he is really concerned about passing the virus along, there are several herpes dating sites and support groups out there. Should be something in a city like New Orleans. It's not a necessary route to take, but it does sidestep 'The Talk' if he feels like having it with a potential partner.
I wouldnt want to marry you if that gives any idea what others think.Ah, the consequences of sin.....
Are you kidding. You wouldn't marry someone who may get a cold sore? They could have gotten to from kissing their grandmother goodbye. How sinful is that?
Are you kidding. You wouldn't marry someone who may get a cold sore? They could have gotten to from kissing their grandmother goodbye. How sinful is that?
Really. According to the various medical stuff I've read, something like 90-95% of the population in the US carries it. Those of us who don't are the rarity.
I'm sorry, but to me it would be a big deal. I have tested negative and so has my husband. I wouldn't want to knowingly be involved physically with someone that has it. In my opinion, you should try to be careful not to spread the virus to someone who might not have it.
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Sin?
