If i had sex with a partner that had herpes without protection but she wasnt having an outbreak. is it pretty much 100% that i'm going to get herpes now?
Genital herpes is a sexually transmitted disease (STD) caused by the herpes simplex viruses type 1 (HSV-1) or type 2 (HSV-2). Most genital herpes is caused by HSV-2. Most individuals have no or only minimal signs or symptoms from HSV-1 or HSV-2 infection. When signs do occur, they typically appear as one or more blisters on or around the genitals or rectum. The blisters break, leaving tender ulcers (sores) that may take two to four weeks to heal the first time they occur. Typically, another outbreak can appear weeks or months after the first, but it almost always is less severe and shorter than the first outbreak. Although the infection can stay in the body indefinitely, the number of outbreaks tends to decrease over a period of years. When you have Herpes (HSV-1, HSV-2), HPV (Human Papilloma Virus), HIV/AIDS, or any other STDs, it can make you feel like you are all alone in the world. Do you wish there was a place where you didn't have to worry about being rejected or discriminated? Herpesgroups com is a warm-hearted and exclusive community for singles and friends with herpes , HPV,HIV/AIDS or any other STDs. Here you can get on with your life and meet new friends, partners or potential spouses, or learn about STD medical information. If you just need to find someone to talk to or offer help or advice, this is the best place never feel lonely again!
Dating may sound like a depressing chore When you have herpes. You may be afraid that you will frighten a possible partner away whenever you tell them you've herpes. But having herpes is not the end of the world. I found my boyfriend and many good friends on pozmingles.com, it is a warm-hearted and exclusive community for singles and friends.
i had a boyfriend and i tried to use condoms but he would say i was hiding something if i did. I wanted us to get tested for everything but he would say i was hiding something. now I got diagnosed with herpes and he mad at me when i didnt even know. I tried to be safe until getting tested and he would take off the condom during sex. He doesnt feel he has responsibiity in the situation.
I just wanted to say thank you for your post. I am so afraid of dating because I could not imagine anyone loving me once they found out about my herpes and you have given me some hope. I can imagine that if your girlfriend loves you she will find it hard to subject you to any kind of pain and this disease can be a painful thing to live with. Personally I would have trouble dealing with the guilt of infecting someone I cared about, even though I am okay with having the disease myself, and I would also have some fears in case we broke up and then he was stuck with herpes. It would also be hard to believe someone who doesn't really know what they are asking for. The people I have infected are like scars on my heart, even though they are okay with it now and they know I never meant to hurt them. Giving someone herpes is a forever kind of action.The only thing I could think of that might convince me would be if I got married, because that would be a lifetime commitment already and it would eliminate the what-ifs and reduce the chances of him regretting the decision. Other than that, perhaps time will convince her. Having this disease makes it hard to believe youself worthy of love, and its far far easier to push people away than to be open again. Sometimes I even use the disease to push people away when I really secretly want their love. Its a bad habit. But I really hope you can convince her.
From what I have understood from my doctor the disease is passed through infected skin cells and the fluid in actual blisters so it could only be passed on if your infected areas touched or were transfered to your boyfriend's skin. If you didn't kiss him or have oral and you are only infected in the mouth area, then I think you are both safe.
Hi,
I'm in a very committed relationship with my girl friend who has gentile herpes. I feel terrible because often she says that she is a hassle and when we have sex or even fool around she says it some time later, not even always the same week. I wish to bare a child with her and I wish to acquire the STD. She is concerned that I am not ready to take on such a risk. I agree with her only partially. I feel that if I have it as well she wouldn't be as depressed if depressed at all after I could control the outbreaks better. I know that it may sound stupid but she is the love of my life and I wish to do this so I can make her completely happy again with no depression. Does any one have any advice for me? I would greatly appreciate it.
About your pregnancy -- first of all, congratulations! :) To both you and your husband! I'm happy for you and I'm sure everyone else on the forums here feels the same.
As for wearing condoms while having sex while you're pregnant, I have to admit that the information I have, although pretty detailed, doesn't cover that. The main danger while your baby is still inside you is if you have your first outbreak ever while you're pregnant -- that's when there's a small but real risk that the baby might catch herpes while still in the womb. Subsequent outbreaks don't have this effect -- why this is so isn't quite clear, but thank God it's that way. For the moment, I believe, your baby is safe, although you can use condoms if it'll make you feel better.
However, there is still the matter of the moment of birth. If the baby passes over active herpes sores, then there's a chance they'll catch it as they come out. For this reason, doctors either put you on acyclovir for 4 weeks before delivery, or use a c-section. Acyclovir is generally preferred unless there is a high risk. This is probably the procedure they'll use with you -- be sure to let them know the situation so that they can prescribe you the medicine and monitor things correctly.
I am currently 22 weeks pregnant and both my husband and I have gential herpes we have had this for 10 years. We do not have sex when eithier of us has an outbreak and have not used condoms. Now that I am pregnant should we be using condoms? I am concerned for our unborn baby and worried that if I give birth naturally I could pass it onto my newborn child. Please help advice needed.
Although I am not an expert, My doctor has told me that it is possible to transmit the disease in either way. I was told that it was possible for me to pass it through kissing (although not as likely) even though I have only shown symptoms of genital herpes.
Genital herpes is a sexually
Genital herpes is a sexually transmitted disease (STD) caused by the herpes simplex viruses type 1 (HSV-1) or type 2 (HSV-2). Most genital herpes is caused by HSV-2. Most individuals have no or only minimal signs or symptoms from HSV-1 or HSV-2 infection. When signs do occur, they typically appear as one or more blisters on or around the genitals or rectum. The blisters break, leaving tender ulcers (sores) that may take two to four weeks to heal the first time they occur. Typically, another outbreak can appear weeks or months after the first, but it almost always is less severe and shorter than the first outbreak. Although the infection can stay in the body indefinitely, the number of outbreaks tends to decrease over a period of years. When you have Herpes (HSV-1, HSV-2), HPV (Human Papilloma Virus), HIV/AIDS, or any other STDs, it can make you feel like you are all alone in the world. Do you wish there was a place where you didn't have to worry about being rejected or discriminated? Herpesgroups com is a warm-hearted and exclusive community for singles and friends with herpes , HPV,HIV/AIDS or any other STDs. Here you can get on with your life and meet new friends, partners or potential spouses, or learn about STD medical information. If you just need to find someone to talk to or offer help or advice, this is the best place never feel lonely again!
Dating may sound like a
Dating may sound like a depressing chore When you have herpes. You may be afraid that you will frighten a possible partner away whenever you tell them you've herpes. But having herpes is not the end of the world. I found my boyfriend and many good friends on pozmingles.com, it is a warm-hearted and exclusive community for singles and friends.
i had a boyfriend and i tried
i had a boyfriend and i tried to use condoms but he would say i was hiding something if i did. I wanted us to get tested for everything but he would say i was hiding something. now I got diagnosed with herpes and he mad at me when i didnt even know. I tried to be safe until getting tested and he would take off the condom during sex. He doesnt feel he has responsibiity in the situation.
I just wanted to say thank
I just wanted to say thank you for your post. I am so afraid of dating because I could not imagine anyone loving me once they found out about my herpes and you have given me some hope. I can imagine that if your girlfriend loves you she will find it hard to subject you to any kind of pain and this disease can be a painful thing to live with. Personally I would have trouble dealing with the guilt of infecting someone I cared about, even though I am okay with having the disease myself, and I would also have some fears in case we broke up and then he was stuck with herpes. It would also be hard to believe someone who doesn't really know what they are asking for. The people I have infected are like scars on my heart, even though they are okay with it now and they know I never meant to hurt them. Giving someone herpes is a forever kind of action.The only thing I could think of that might convince me would be if I got married, because that would be a lifetime commitment already and it would eliminate the what-ifs and reduce the chances of him regretting the decision. Other than that, perhaps time will convince her. Having this disease makes it hard to believe youself worthy of love, and its far far easier to push people away than to be open again. Sometimes I even use the disease to push people away when I really secretly want their love. Its a bad habit. But I really hope you can convince her.
From what I have understood
From what I have understood from my doctor the disease is passed through infected skin cells and the fluid in actual blisters so it could only be passed on if your infected areas touched or were transfered to your boyfriend's skin. If you didn't kiss him or have oral and you are only infected in the mouth area, then I think you are both safe.
Hi, I'm in a very committed
Hi,
I'm in a very committed relationship with my girl friend who has gentile herpes. I feel terrible because often she says that she is a hassle and when we have sex or even fool around she says it some time later, not even always the same week. I wish to bare a child with her and I wish to acquire the STD. She is concerned that I am not ready to take on such a risk. I agree with her only partially. I feel that if I have it as well she wouldn't be as depressed if depressed at all after I could control the outbreaks better. I know that it may sound stupid but she is the love of my life and I wish to do this so I can make her completely happy again with no depression. Does any one have any advice for me? I would greatly appreciate it.
Thank you.
About your pregnancy -- first
About your pregnancy -- first of all, congratulations! :) To both you and your husband! I'm happy for you and I'm sure everyone else on the forums here feels the same.
As for wearing condoms while having sex while you're pregnant, I have to admit that the information I have, although pretty detailed, doesn't cover that. The main danger while your baby is still inside you is if you have your first outbreak ever while you're pregnant -- that's when there's a small but real risk that the baby might catch herpes while still in the womb. Subsequent outbreaks don't have this effect -- why this is so isn't quite clear, but thank God it's that way. For the moment, I believe, your baby is safe, although you can use condoms if it'll make you feel better.
However, there is still the matter of the moment of birth. If the baby passes over active herpes sores, then there's a chance they'll catch it as they come out. For this reason, doctors either put you on acyclovir for 4 weeks before delivery, or use a c-section. Acyclovir is generally preferred unless there is a high risk. This is probably the procedure they'll use with you -- be sure to let them know the situation so that they can prescribe you the medicine and monitor things correctly.
I am currently 22 weeks
I am currently 22 weeks pregnant and both my husband and I have gential herpes we have had this for 10 years. We do not have sex when eithier of us has an outbreak and have not used condoms. Now that I am pregnant should we be using condoms? I am concerned for our unborn baby and worried that if I give birth naturally I could pass it onto my newborn child. Please help advice needed.
talk you your doctor about
talk you your doctor about going an oral supresent such as valtrex, this should help.
Although I am not an expert,
Although I am not an expert, My doctor has told me that it is possible to transmit the disease in either way. I was told that it was possible for me to pass it through kissing (although not as likely) even though I have only shown symptoms of genital herpes.
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