All things being equal, yes. . . but in order to be infected, it also means that the you had to catch the girl in the few days of the year when the virus was active. 'Shedding' is a tough thing to research. Essentially, you're relying on a bunch of people who, "Dur, hur, hur, I had no idea." So even that 2% rate is probably a bit inflated. There are plenty couples where one partner is positive and the other isn't infected until many years later . . . or even not at all.

In terms of herpes, I'd say the important things are:

1. It's HIGHLY COMMUNICABLE when the virus is active.
2. It's HARDLY communicable when it is not.
3. Google herpes images and learn to detect it.

And guys, quit saying it's "not a big deal". It can be a big deal . . . especially for women

It's not a big deal.

Props to all the people sharing useful information and accepting the reality of the world we live in presently!

STIs are on the rise due to a number of factors, however as everyone knows, viruses are everywhere and it is only due to the fact that we develop immune systems capable of protecting us against them that we aren't killed by even the weakest of them. Infections are not something to seek out, nor are they pleasant, however they are a part of life and process of evolution; our defenses get better and their offenses get better, there is no end to the cycle, so knowledge and safety are the best defense, NOT prejudice!

One of the most common STIs currently out there, is HPV, which isn't detected by any of the tests they run when you get checked out and most people never develop any symptoms, although they may still pass it to others. In a way, this is good, because this means that Humans are developing the ability to fight off the infection and not be harmed by it; however for those who haven't developed the defenses yet, they may develop genital or anal warts, or various types of cancer. Natural Selection (thank god something is still doing it. In my opinion we could use a few more vicious infections to thin the population down to a manageable level...as callous as that may sound).
More good news! However:
They phrase most HPV articles in very gender biased terms that talk more about women due to the risks of cervical cancer, however, where do you think those women are getting infected from? You guessed it! Men who are infected!

So, the best you can do is be safe when you're having sex by doing so with people who aren't high risk and not being a high risk person yourself. What does that mean? Don't be sleeping with every random person you encounter. I know most of you put a lot of priority into having random sex, however that's the primary reason for the absolutely massive explosion in sexually transmitted infections in the past 20 years.

Unfortunately it's too late for most people who entered the dating and sexual realm without truly taking into consideration all the details and planning out how they would remain disease free for the rest of their lives. I've done some irresponsible things when it comes to sex myself, but that is NOT a good reason for you to do the same, or you can guarantee that you've got a 90% chance or higher of becoming infected with any number of things. For your own sake, I ask you to PLEASE give these things some thought ahead of time and decide if you're willing to risk your health, anal/genital warts, cancer, or some other awful thing, or infecting a girl you love or even sleep with just once, simply because you felt like having a quick fuck with some chick you met at a bar and didn't play safe.

Have fun out there, but be safe doing it!

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Herpes is a hydra-headed beast. there are many different types of herpes.
it's true that herpes can stay dormant for very long and once it manifests, it's not worse than a cold or flu...I'd call that lucky. then there's the more painful experience of shingles from the type 3 herpes zoster.
now the bad news..cancer..
quite likely all herpes types are linked to cancer of some kind.
herpes type 3 for example has been found to be implicated in lymphatic cancer.
some may say that cancer can be treated and that there's a better chance to survival if it is detected early. well, maybe there's some truth to fairy tales too.
besides, it is very rare that a case of non hodgkins lymphoma, for example, gets detected early..(NHL: the runner up type of cancer among men)...by the time one feels bad enough to see the doctor it has usually already progressed to a pretty final stage.


there's no reason to panic unless you believe in allopathic medicine only.

what I'm talking about is Rife frequency therapy. if you already know, that you got a bug, then you might want to zapp it away before it becomes a more serious issue.

I`ve already posted a lot of good info regarding frequency therapy elsewhere but don't feel like reposting it here. it already feels as if I intended to market these things..

if you're interested at all, here's the link to the info ..
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if you think the world ends on december 12. 2012, don't bother reading..

Herpes is usually really not a big deal. But you have to get tested for two reasons:

A) So you know you can or can't transmit it.

B) I'll keep it as simple as I can... Due to the infection mechanism of the herpes virus, it has the potential of modifying the infected cells' genom(1). If things go unfortunate, it can happen that some proto-oncogene protein's(2) gene will be translocated next to a very strong promoter(3). This will most likely cause a malignant transformation of the cell, and a tumor can develop.

(1) genom: All the DNA the cell has.

(2) proto-oncogene: These proteins promote cell division and cell survival. If they are more active than normal, the cell will refuse to die by its normal signal transductive way(apoptosis) and won't stop proliferating. This will cause abnormal cell functions and numbers leading to tumor.

(3) promoter: A non-coding DNA sequence before a gene. Transcription factors, which are required for RNA synthesis,(later on proteins will be synthesized from these mRNA strains) bind to these promoters.

It is important to note, that herpes virus, while inactive, is highly unlikely to be transmitted. However...when the virus is active, not only a condom could fail but the nasty little shit can even sneak through cloths.

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And after all this, you're saying herpes ISN'T a big deal?

Herpes also suppresses the immune system, and makes you exponentially more susceptible to other potentially fatal infections

You know what slim chances are for this to occur? That's why I said get tested but don't fucking worry. Also...most herpes can not be treated but some antivirals do good in some of the cases. Herpes doesn't suppress your immune system too much. It's more likely reversed. When your immune system is a little down(after a cold or sg.) herpes is more likely to activate. When it's active it does suppress your immune system so it can slow the recovery, but it's definitely not herpes that will cause you to get a fatal infection. For that, chances are again ridicolously low...

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from a frequency therapy point of view, the connection bettween herpes and cancer is a rather big one. many frequencies used against herpes are identical to those used to treat cancer.

herpes is no big deal as long as it is dormant ...but it tends to get actvated through emotional stress or trauma ...in other words: when you can't stomach more trouble, along comes real bummer.

True... Enough said. Everyone who hasn't got tested yet go get a test! And act responsibly according to the results.

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Ive just caught my first and last fucking STD, and the itching is driving me crazy. I have to wait 4 more bloody days til the doctors actually confirm the results before I can even get the SPAM.......

Its been a stressful week. No fun at all.

if you play with fire you're gonna get burned... literally. its a burning sensation when I piss too.

Be smarter than me.

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I'm no doctorb, but that sounds like Gonorrhea, probably.

I had a friend who went down to Panama and caught if from a chick. He got it treated and it went away, but during the time he knew he had something, it became a big mental block that kept him from even trying to develop connections with girls because he knew he couldn't go all the way. Once he was sure it was gone, it took him months to even get back into his groove.

My advice to anyone who ends up with an std or other conditions that land you in a similar psychological situation; don't quit interacting with girls, just quit having sex with them and if you get to the point where they want to have sex and you can't, give them a reasonable excuse. Tell them that you are going through a deep spiritual exploration, that requires abstinence for XX days, or that a girl you slept with told you she had something after being with her and you want to wait the month or two and get tested to be responsible. Most girls will not hold being a responsible, or fully developed human being against you and will actually respect you for making serious choices with your life and sticking to them without buckling for some sex, as well as rewarding you in other ways and really rewarding you once you are all good to go!

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Thanks thats a good approach, I gotta say ive done the opposite though. Its stressful knowing youre 'infected.'

Im sorta using it as a week to stay away from 'gaming' and get back to full health and mental clarity. And take a valuable lesson from it.

Its true that you dont feel like meeting girls at all because you know you cant go all the way. But your advice is also true, that it shouldnt stop you - although its hard because you do generally just feel downabout it.

Anyway my results come back tomorrow! I cant wait for it to be over with!

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I think the important thing to remember is that you probably "got it from the toilet seat," but anything that can make your balls fee like a "pair of maracas" can't be too bad . . .

are you sure its actually an STD herpes and not just the Epstein Barr virus? Because if it's the EB virus, everyone gets it. If you've received immunization then it should not really be a problem

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Notice most of the people saying its not a big deal don't have the disease. You could live your life never having to worry about if your dick is going to look like a dead body tomorrow, or you could wake up one morning twice a month with blisters on your junk. Its not like you can ignore it, it becomes a part of your life.


If you have blisters, its probably herpes. If it burns when you piss, it might be gonorrhea, but still could be herpes. Get tested. They will examine you, take blood, and q-tip your shaft. Takes about a week.


Herpes is NEVER cured. Yes, over time it may reduce, but that time-frame is years. You can look forward to outbreaks once or twice a month. Then it lays dormant in your spine (lower back). The girl I got it from said she had no signs, but she knew she had it. She didn't even bother to suggest using a rubber, and she couldn't blame alcohol she was sober. I suggested it the first time, but I stopped doing it after that and that was the end of it. The blisters aren't as bad as realizing that you can't even get oral ever again. Its a mental disease because its a physically obnoxious and stigmatized one. Don't take it seriously at your own fucking risk.

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