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blistering · Yesterday 18:34

Am curious to know how many of you or do you know of people who are married to someone with herpes, in particular HSV2, genital herpes? If so, has it been passed on in the time they've been married?

I know it's a common infection and also it's not exactly something people will be upfront about as it's personal medical information, so I do think more people will have it than we realise (especially in this day and age).

Also, would you consider marrying someone who had it or is it definitely a dealbreaker ? I think in dating, it's understandable it being a deal breaker but if you are marrying someone then perhaps one might have a different approach?
I haven't got anything but was just wondering because I know a close friend who has just been diagnosed. Generally looking at it online, there is alot of stigma around it, some say it's no big deal, others are very against it and would go nowhere near it....

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blistering · Yesterday 19:50

Supersimkin7 · Yesterday 18:46

It’s completely controllable and zero problem. I know people who’ve got herpes and had never been troubled, had kids, happy marriages, you name it.

It’s very common, a bit like eczema. Stigma is only online for the haterz - you’re bound to find it if you look for it. herpes isn’t associated with promiscuity or exotic practices, it’s a minor infection common in adults.

irl no one cares! It’s no problem.

I think the main reason is because it is sexually transmitted and I think that's what creates the stigma.
It is generally mild for most people yes but even so, it's not something you want and if you're commiting to someone for life then that's a big deal.

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teaandtoastwithmarmite · Yesterday 19:39

Not sure herpes is comparable to eczema!

Supersimkin7 · Yesterday 18:46

It’s completely controllable and zero problem. I know people who’ve got herpes and had never been troubled, had kids, happy marriages, you name it.

It’s very common, a bit like eczema. Stigma is only online for the haterz - you’re bound to find it if you look for it. herpes isn’t associated with promiscuity or exotic practices, it’s a minor infection common in adults.

irl no one cares! It’s no problem.

blistering · Yesterday 18:40

Also on a related note, for those of you who have herpes, I think in most cases, the symptoms and impact is very mild and minor and in some cases non-existent. Is this accurate would you say for those who have it or do you know of horror cases where the symptoms have been quite severe?

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