Originally posted by: gururu
herpes simplex 1 is no big deal. its like getting the occasional pimple on the lip. I don't know if I got it or not, but I would certainly date a girl that had it. Lots of children get it from their mothers who tend to kiss them lots when they are little. A completely natural form of transmission.
herpes simplex 2 is another story. if I was sure that it was contracted during a lot of multipartner unprotected sex, then I'd assume that she has HPV as well. in my book, two strikes and you are out. that's only if she tells me she has HSV-2 of course. if she's a good gal that had strong past relationships, I'd date her in a second. Condoms work well against HSV-2.