How do you know you don't have Herpes?

imsnowman · 06-28-2006, 10:59 PM

I'm curious (but not questioning your conclusion!!) For those who state in various posts that they don't have H; How do you know that?

Amanda69 · 06-29-2006, 06:06 AM

Testing ....

Spoomonkey · 06-29-2006, 07:22 AM

Dito Amanda...

Tests are pretty easy to come by and not all that expensive.

Spoomonkey

imsnowman · 06-29-2006, 12:48 PM

Is that a blood test? Has it been improved? Do you do it on a regular basis?
I think that it used to be (4-5 years ago) somewhat inaccurate.

CuriousInOregon · 06-29-2006, 12:51 PM

OK Im gonna Feel Like a Fool here Im sure but whats H?

imsnowman · 06-29-2006, 01:01 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by CuriousInOregon

OK Im gonna Feel Like a Fool here Im sure but whats H?

Herpes. Generally, genital herpes which can be either simplex 1 or 2.

athena2910 · 06-29-2006, 01:16 PM

I found this on the "herpes. com" website.

"Oral herpes, an infection caused by the herpes simplex virus, is estimated to be present in 50 to 80 percent of the American adult population. 20 percent, over 50 million people, are infected with genital herpes, also caused by the herpes simplex virus, and the majority of these cases may be unaware they even have it. Studies show that more than 500,000 Americans are diagnosed with genital herpes each year, and the largest increase is occurring in young teens."

The problem is, the majority of the population has some sort of herpes and many of them don't know it. I suffer from "cold sores" myself -- ever since I was child, and so I could transmit those to a partner's genitals through oral sex. So far, that's never happened even with my ex-husband of nearly 20 years. (I'm convinced a certain portion of the population is actually immune to the virus.)

Even so, I try to be careful not to kiss or do anything else when I'm having an outbreak or even suspect that I'm going to have an outbreak. Still, the danger remains. On the other hand, at least H can't kill you! But it will be a happy day when the vaccine is here.

Athena

Spoomonkey · 06-29-2006, 06:25 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by imsnowman

Is that a blood test? Has it been improved? Do you do it on a regular basis?
I think that it used to be (4-5 years ago) somewhat inaccurate.

Well - considering the tests said I didn't have it, I just choose to ignore the outbreaks

Seriously - with zero symptoms and cinsistently negative test results - I have to say, I feel pretty confident that I don't have it. :rollseyes

Spoomonkey

Swingers Ads	Swinger Pics	Swinger Stories	Shopping	Featured Swingers	Swingers Clubs	Swinger Advice	Dictionary	FAQs	Swinger Links
Forums	Blogs	Search	Today's Posts	Mark Forums Read	Register

06-28-2006, 10:59 PM	#1 (permalink)
imsnowman Swingers Board Addict Join Date: Mar 2002 Posts: 429 Location: TX Status: couple	How do you know you don't have Herpes? I'm curious (but not questioning your conclusion!!) For those who state in various posts that they don't have H; How do you know that?

06-29-2006, 06:06 AM	#2 (permalink)
Amanda69 Swingers Board Addict Join Date: May 2006 Posts: 907 Location: Mississauga, ON Canada Status: couple	Re: H-negative folks Testing .... __________________ Never be bullied into silence. Never allow yourself to be made a victim. Accept no one's definition of your life; define yourself. "Harvey Fierstein"

06-29-2006, 07:22 AM	#3 (permalink)
Spoomonkey Chimpin' Ain't Easy Join Date: Jan 2004 Posts: 6,563 Location: Ohio Status: Married Monkeys - will you be our vine? SLS Name:Spoomonkey	Re: H-negative folks Dito Amanda... Tests are pretty easy to come by and not all that expensive. Spoomonkey __________________ "Eros will have naked bodies; Friendship naked personalities." - C. S. Lewis

06-29-2006, 12:48 PM	#4 (permalink)
imsnowman Swingers Board Addict Join Date: Mar 2002 Posts: 429 Location: TX Status: couple	Re: H-negative folks Is that a blood test? Has it been improved? Do you do it on a regular basis? I think that it used to be (4-5 years ago) somewhat inaccurate.

06-29-2006, 12:51 PM	#5 (permalink)
CuriousInOregon Swingers Board Addict Join Date: May 2005 Posts: 601 Location: Oregon Status: Couple/ Single Female SLS Name:CuriousInOregon	Re: H-negative folks OK Im gonna Feel Like a Fool here Im sure but whats H? __________________ Curious~ They did say curiosity killed the Cat right? WELL HERE I AM NOT DEAD facelick

06-29-2006, 01:16 PM	#7 (permalink)
athena2910 Here to Stay Join Date: Jun 2006 Posts: 77 Location: Michigan	Re: H-negative folks I found this on the "herpes. com" website. "Oral herpes, an infection caused by the herpes simplex virus, is estimated to be present in 50 to 80 percent of the American adult population. 20 percent, over 50 million people, are infected with genital herpes, also caused by the herpes simplex virus, and the majority of these cases may be unaware they even have it. Studies show that more than 500,000 Americans are diagnosed with genital herpes each year, and the largest increase is occurring in young teens." The problem is, the majority of the population has some sort of herpes and many of them don't know it. I suffer from "cold sores" myself -- ever since I was child, and so I could transmit those to a partner's genitals through oral sex. So far, that's never happened even with my ex-husband of nearly 20 years. (I'm convinced a certain portion of the population is actually immune to the virus.) Even so, I try to be careful not to kiss or do anything else when I'm having an outbreak or even suspect that I'm going to have an outbreak. Still, the danger remains. On the other hand, at least H can't kill you! But it will be a happy day when the vaccine is here. Athena __________________ "Love is an irresistible desire to be loved irresistibly" Robert Frost

Thread Tools
Show Printable Version Email this Page
Display Modes
Linear Mode Switch to Hybrid Mode Switch to Threaded Mode

Similar Threads
Thread	Thread Starter	Forum	Replies	Last Post
Herpes	Jeok	STD/Safe Sex	5	06-17-2007 10:10 PM
Herpes...	herpescpl	STD/Safe Sex	59	10-18-2006 12:36 PM
What does Herpes look like?	Cafe10s	STD/Safe Sex	1	11-09-2003 10:53 PM