HSV 1 Herpes 😔
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I contracted HSV1 from a long term partner, about 18 years ago, as a result of oral sex when he had a cold sore. I've been very good about always using condoms however I was married for 10 years and we didn't use protection. My husband at the time was aware of my HSV1 and he never got it. I can't ever seem to find information about genital HSV1 -and how contagious it is?
Also, does anyone else feel like the grossest person on the planet because of this or is it just me? I literally hate that I have it. It makes me feel so dirty even though it was from a boyfriend of 3 years.
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Livelife britney_86510
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It's not as contagious as HSV2 is but it's still contagious, but with condoms and suppression therapy the risk is dropped a lot
Also I'm new to herpes and I've accepted it already I'm not dirty I know I'm not
You had sex so what
Your mom had sex
Your nan had sex
Your nans nad sex every time these women had sex they risked themselves, let's say your mom had herpes would you think she was dirty?
Herpes is not found in the semen vagina fluids or blood, it's found on the skin, you can get it from cuddling someone skin to skin
You have a skin condition the same as ezcma, why would you feel dirty? You take baths and showers don't you? You brush your teeth?
You're not dirty
There's people who have it a lot worst than me and you and me, there's little children who die of cancer and I can tell you now if a genie went to the parents of the children and said cancer or herpes they would thank the genie for the gift of life
This doesn't effect your health in any way shape or form
You're still the same beautiful person you was before the herpes
Don't even worry about it
britney_86510 Livelife
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Thank you so much. I know you are so right. After 18 years I know I should just accept it hasn't changed who I am as a person. I just really hate the stereotype that comes with it. Lot of love to you, thank you!
FelizCastus britney_86510
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Genital HSV1 is no different to having oral HSV1. Same virus, just different location. In fact, having it genitally is better, as it's less likely to shed, recur or transmit from there (true of gHSV1 only, not gHSV2).
Genital HSV1 is not particularly infectious/contagious, so you don't have to worry about it too much. Just avoid sex during outbreaks (but I suspect you get very few, if any) and use condoms to be extra careful. You don't even need the meds for suppressive therapy, unless you get it bad and often.
Also, many people (around two-thirds) apparently carry HSV1 orally, most without any symptoms. Your husband was likely an asymptomatic carrier and your ex a confirmed symptomatic carrier, so why feel gross? gHSV2 is understandably more concerning, but you're lucky that's not what you have.
britney_86510 FelizCastus
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Thank you so much. This actually makes me feel a lot better. In reality I know I'm not gross but just the stigma with it and when people talk about it around me not knowing I have it, not the greatest feeling. Much love, thank you!
brandy69218 britney_86510
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