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YAGT: She has HSV-1. Deal breaker?

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arcas

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I have no STDs but she informed me that she has HSV-1 (herpes...the oral kind). I do understand that HSV is probably the most ubiquious human virus on the planet and while I appreciate her honesty, it does give me pause since HSV is an incurable infectious disease. Would a guy (or girl) be an asshole for calling off a relationship simply on account of HSV?

 
Hell man, you probably have it too.

not a deal breaker in my opinion because at least she's being up front about it. you know how many girls know they have sh1t and say nothing, a lot. Or worse, girls that don't get tested, don't know what they have and have unprotected sex.

Type 1 CAN lead to genital sores but is very very unlikely. If it does occur it's usually one outbreak and then never reoccurs in that area in most people.

What most fail to realize is that type 1 is generally contracted as a child from day cares, schools, whatever.
 
I guess you might want to ask if it's the strain that can result in cervical cancer in women - future partners probably wouldn't be thrilled of you passing that one on to them.

Otherwise you might as well not sweat it.
 
Originally posted by: yllus
I guess you might want to ask if it's the strain that can result in cervical cancer in women - future partners probably wouldn't be thrilled of you passing that one on to them.

Otherwise you might as well not sweat it.
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That's HPV. And everyone has HPV.
 
I love all the folks voting that HSV-1 is a deal breaker.

By the time they're teenagers or young adults, about 50% of Americans have HSV-1 antibodies in their blood. By the time they are over age 50, some 80-90% of Americans have HSV-1 antibodies.
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Originally posted by: DaiShan
Isn't that cold sores? Don't something like 98% of the people on the planet have it?
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Yeh, I think it's like 90% of the people.

OP, she told you she gets cold sores? Whoopdeefriggindoo. If you are considering not being with her because of that then in reality 9/10 women won't meet your standards.

Have you had a cold sore before?

 
If you really like her..
Ask her to give it to you so that you both can share it.
Then you have something from her for always..


Ahhhhh Love...

 
Originally posted by: moshquerade
Originally posted by: DaiShan
Isn't that cold sores? Don't something like 98% of the people on the planet have it?
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Yeh, I think it's like 90% of the people.

OP, she told you she gets cold sores? Whoopdeefriggindoo. If you are considering not being with her because of that then in reality 9/10 women won't meet your standards.

Have you had a cold sore before?
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It's possible that she has HSV-1 "down there" too. That may be why she told him. I don't think anyone would think twice about someone with a cold sore.

Either way, she was right up front about it. Sounds like she's the responsible type. I voted "not a deal breaker."
 
I get cold sores, get them once in a blue moon and I have had them since i was a kid. You SHOULD break it off with this girl, that way she can be with someone who appreciates her honesty more.
 
Originally posted by: joshsquall
Originally posted by: yllus
I guess you might want to ask if it's the strain that can result in cervical cancer in women - future partners probably wouldn't be thrilled of you passing that one on to them.

Otherwise you might as well not sweat it.
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That's HPV. And everyone has HPV.
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Trust me, there are plenty of ATOTers that don't have HPV. It requires human contact.
 
Originally posted by: buck
You SHOULD break it off with this girl, that way she can be with someone who appreciates her honesty more.
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Worth repeating. If something like this will scare you away, the real ups and downs of a relationship are gonna be even worse for you.
 
Originally posted by: joshsquall
Originally posted by: yllus
I guess you might want to ask if it's the strain that can result in cervical cancer in women - future partners probably wouldn't be thrilled of you passing that one on to them.

Otherwise you might as well not sweat it.
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That's HPV. And everyone has HPV.
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No, not really.

Are there specific types of HPV that are associated with cancer?:
Some types of HPV are referred to as ?low-risk? viruses because they rarely develop into cancer. HPV types that are more likely to lead to the development of cancer are referred to as ?high-risk.? Both high-risk and low-risk types of HPV can cause the growth of abnormal cells, but generally only the high-risk types of HPV may lead to cancer.

Sexually transmitted, high-risk HPVs include types 16, 18, 31, 33, 35, 39, 45, 51, 52, 56, 58, 59, 68, 69, and possibly a few others. These high-risk types of HPV cause growths that are usually flat and nearly invisible, as compared with the warts caused by types HPV?6 and HPV?11. It is important to note, however, that the majority of high-risk HPV infections go away on their own and do not cause cancer.
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In short: There's HPV, and then there's the slightly more worrying HPV. It's worth finding out which is the case.
 
Originally posted by: yllus
Originally posted by: joshsquall
Originally posted by: yllus
I guess you might want to ask if it's the strain that can result in cervical cancer in women - future partners probably wouldn't be thrilled of you passing that one on to them.

Otherwise you might as well not sweat it.
Click to expand...

That's HPV. And everyone has HPV.
Click to expand...
No, not really.

Are there specific types of HPV that are associated with cancer?:
Some types of HPV are referred to as ?low-risk? viruses because they rarely develop into cancer. HPV types that are more likely to lead to the development of cancer are referred to as ?high-risk.? Both high-risk and low-risk types of HPV can cause the growth of abnormal cells, but generally only the high-risk types of HPV may lead to cancer.

Sexually transmitted, high-risk HPVs include types 16, 18, 31, 33, 35, 39, 45, 51, 52, 56, 58, 59, 68, 69, and possibly a few others. These high-risk types of HPV cause growths that are usually flat and nearly invisible, as compared with the warts caused by types HPV?6 and HPV?11. It is important to note, however, that the majority of high-risk HPV infections go away on their own and do not cause cancer.
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In short: There's HPV, and then there's the slightly more worrying HPV. It's worth finding out which is the case.
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He's not asking about HPV.
 
Originally posted by: yllus
Originally posted by: joshsquall
Originally posted by: yllus
I guess you might want to ask if it's the strain that can result in cervical cancer in women - future partners probably wouldn't be thrilled of you passing that one on to them.

Otherwise you might as well not sweat it.
Click to expand...

That's HPV. And everyone has HPV.
Click to expand...
No, not really.

Are there specific types of HPV that are associated with cancer?:
Some types of HPV are referred to as ?low-risk? viruses because they rarely develop into cancer. HPV types that are more likely to lead to the development of cancer are referred to as ?high-risk.? Both high-risk and low-risk types of HPV can cause the growth of abnormal cells, but generally only the high-risk types of HPV may lead to cancer.

Sexually transmitted, high-risk HPVs include types 16, 18, 31, 33, 35, 39, 45, 51, 52, 56, 58, 59, 68, 69, and possibly a few others. These high-risk types of HPV cause growths that are usually flat and nearly invisible, as compared with the warts caused by types HPV?6 and HPV?11. It is important to note, however, that the majority of high-risk HPV infections go away on their own and do not cause cancer.
Click to expand...
In short: There's HPV, and then there's the slightly more worrying HPV. It's worth finding out which is the case.
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And absolutely nothing in your argument goes against what I said. You were wrong about HSV causing cervical cancer, and everyone has HPV.
 
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