I have herpes.
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But not the kind you probably just reacted to.
I have herpes simplex virus (HSV) type 1, which most commonly causes oral infections, although one time I had a cold sore in my nose which was weird. HSV type 2 is the strain usually associated with genital herpes, although both types can be transmitted sexually.
Ever since I started getting cold sores I’ve been relieved that I have the “good” type of herpes, and not the “bad” type. Like many women, I’ve catastrophised about what would happen if I got genital herpes. No one would ever want to have sex with me. People would think I was promiscuous. I’d never be able to have a baby.
But a recent post on Instagram made me stop and think whether everything I’ve ever thought about genital herpes was actually deeply, deeply unfair.
Top Comments
I really find it confusing!
I know someone who has it on their face from giving oral yet said they couldn't bare to have it on their genitals and wouldn't date someone with it on their genitals (they didn't know the first person did)
It's so odd to me! At least on your genitals no one can see it when you get a flare up!!! As mentioned in the article it rarely has any kind of life consequences so the stigma really needs to stop!