Finding other swingers with Herpes

06-09-2001, 09:51 AM

How would a couple with herpes find another couple that also has this disease? I find it hard to believe that "no swingers" have this disease since many medical professionals state that 1 out of every 4 people in the United States have this disease. Any suggestions?

***JustAskJulie*** · 06-09-2001, 01:19 PM

Not sure if you are the same person that asked this question already in another forum, but I'll give you basically the same question I posted there.

I would aggree that there are swingers that have herpes and chances are they are afraid to post ads or whatever stating that for fear of backlash.. however that would probably be your best bet. Post an ad honestly stating that you have herpes and are looking for other swingers who also have herpes, I'm sure you'll get quite a few responses.

Julie http://www.swingersboard.com

geminiguy · 09-21-2001, 03:39 PM

Here is a very relevant item from the news of September 21, 2001...

'Invisible Condom' May Prevent HIV and Herpes

Updated: Fri, Sep 21 1:35 PM EDT

By Melissa Schorr

NEW YORK (Reuters Health) - A heat-activated, antimicrobial gel under development, known as the "invisible condom," was able to prevent the transmission of HIV and herpes when tested on cells in the laboratory, Canadian researchers report.

"This gel acts as a barrier," said study co-author Dr. Jocelyne Piret, leader of the project and a researcher at Laval University in Quebec City, Canada. "We have data that it is effective against herpes, it is also effective against HIV."

In their report, published in the August issue of the journal Sexually Transmitted Diseases, the investigators explain that the gel successfully acted as a physical barrier blocking HIV-1 and the herpes simplex virus from infecting other cells.

The gel would contain microbicides such as sodium lauryl sulfate, which would further destroy the microbes. In addition to preventing the transmission of disease, the product would also act as a contraceptive, Piret said.

The researchers hope their gel may be less toxic than other spermicides currently on the market, such as nonoxynol-9, which the report indicates has been found to irritate the vaginal lining with frequent use and may actually foster the transmission of sexually transmitted diseases.

The gel is entering a Phase I clinical trial on female patients and could be on the market as soon as next year, Piret noted.

The gel would be applied in liquid form to the vaginal area with an applicator and turn to a gel formation upon encountering body heat. Because it begins in this fluid state, the gel seems to be able to spread into all crevices of the vaginal area. In the lab, the gel remained effective for as long as 6 hours, Piret added.

SOURCE: Sexually Transmitted Diseases 2001;28:484-491.

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06-09-2001, 09:51 AM	#1 (permalink)
justsocial Posts: n/a	Finding other swingers with Herpes How would a couple with herpes find another couple that also has this disease? I find it hard to believe that "no swingers" have this disease since many medical professionals state that 1 out of every 4 people in the United States have this disease. Any suggestions?

06-09-2001, 01:19 PM	#2 (permalink)
*JustAskJulie* Your Hostess Join Date: Nov 2002 Posts: 22,268 Location: Alabama Status: Female SLS Name:swingersboard Blog Entries: 59	Not sure if you are the same person that asked this question already in another forum, but I'll give you basically the same question I posted there. I would aggree that there are swingers that have herpes and chances are they are afraid to post ads or whatever stating that for fear of backlash.. however that would probably be your best bet. Post an ad honestly stating that you have herpes and are looking for other swingers who also have herpes, I'm sure you'll get quite a few responses. Julie http://www.swingersboard.com __________________ Julie Owner/ Admin http://www.swingersboard.com

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09-21-2001, 03:39 PM	#3 (permalink)
geminiguy Registered Join Date: Sep 2001 Posts: 3	Here is a very relevant item from the news of September 21, 2001... 'Invisible Condom' May Prevent HIV and Herpes Updated: Fri, Sep 21 1:35 PM EDT By Melissa Schorr NEW YORK (Reuters Health) - A heat-activated, antimicrobial gel under development, known as the "invisible condom," was able to prevent the transmission of HIV and herpes when tested on cells in the laboratory, Canadian researchers report. "This gel acts as a barrier," said study co-author Dr. Jocelyne Piret, leader of the project and a researcher at Laval University in Quebec City, Canada. "We have data that it is effective against herpes, it is also effective against HIV." In their report, published in the August issue of the journal Sexually Transmitted Diseases, the investigators explain that the gel successfully acted as a physical barrier blocking HIV-1 and the herpes simplex virus from infecting other cells. The gel would contain microbicides such as sodium lauryl sulfate, which would further destroy the microbes. In addition to preventing the transmission of disease, the product would also act as a contraceptive, Piret said. The researchers hope their gel may be less toxic than other spermicides currently on the market, such as nonoxynol-9, which the report indicates has been found to irritate the vaginal lining with frequent use and may actually foster the transmission of sexually transmitted diseases. The gel is entering a Phase I clinical trial on female patients and could be on the market as soon as next year, Piret noted. The gel would be applied in liquid form to the vaginal area with an applicator and turn to a gel formation upon encountering body heat. Because it begins in this fluid state, the gel seems to be able to spread into all crevices of the vaginal area. In the lab, the gel remained effective for as long as 6 hours, Piret added. SOURCE: Sexually Transmitted Diseases 2001;28:484-491.