A Difficult Sex Question

Did you ever want to ask the question, is that a cold sore or is it herpes? The answer is they are both the same thing. But cold sores do not carry the same stigma as genital herpes. But you must know that they are both the same strains of herpes virus. Actually the virus strain that causes cold sores can also cause serious eye and brain infections.

These virus strains that cause your cold sores on your lips can also infect other areas of your face, your chest and believe it or not your fingers. Approximately fifty per cent to eight per cent of American adults have the oral herpes virus. And about twenty per cent of our adults have the genital herpes virus. Kind of alarming I would say. Sex with strangers needs to be safe sex, condoms please.

The herpes simplex virus 1 most time affects you above your waist, generally caused by your kissing. The herpes simplex virus 2 is most times below your waist and caused by sexual contact. You are probably smart enough to figure out you can get either virus through oral genital contact. You must be careful with casual sex.

You guys are not embarrassed to admit that you get cold sores but few of you, if any, will state you have genital herpes. And I have read that either of them can be in both places.

This genital virus seems to be on a rapid rise among your adolescents as they feel safe having oral sex as opposed to intercourse. Sex education in our society needs to do a lot better job. And of course it all begins at home. Remember guys both types of herpes are treatable, but to date, neither one is curable. Maybe it will be curable in time, but not now.

If you are going to participate in the new so-called sex revolution, no matter whether you are young and old, you need to understand your long term risks. As always you need to live well to be well.

I think. I read. I care. I inform. I coach.
This is a question that we all must deal with.
And soon.

To you health
don george
wellness is my game
donm@dimoreenterprise.com

1(603) 686-7186

Genital Herpes - Question Related to Herpes and Its Treatment

What is genital herpes?
Genital herpes is categorised as a sexually transmitted disease, which is caused by herpes simplex virus type 1 or type 2. Most people who are infected with this virus do not have any visible signs of the same.

Generally, the first and most noticeable signs of this infection are blisters around the rectum and genitals. Gradually, these blisters become dry and break out. Small and tender ulcers take their place and last for around 30 days during the first outbreak, which is the most severe. Outbreaks that occur after the first one are less severe and shorter as compared to the first one. Although, this infection can be treated, it cannot be cured.

How common is genital herpes?
Clinical trials and surveys show that more than 20% of the adult population in countries such as USA, UK and Canada suffer from genital herpes. Due to advancement in science and medicine, the number of people who are affected with this infection have decreased. The HSV-2 virus is more common in women and more than 1 in five women are affected by it.

How does genital herpes spread?
Both viruses HSV-1 and HSV-2 are released between outbreaks of the sores from the skin. It is believed that a person can only get these infections if he/she is having sexual contact, especially sexual intercourse, with an infected person. But, in reality, you might get affected from an infected person just by touching or kissing. Transmission can occur even if you do not notice any type of symptoms on the infected person but have physical contact with him/her. HSV-1 is also known to cause genital herpes in rare cases but most commonly HSV-2 is responsible for the same. HSV-1 causes infections on the lips and mouth.

What are the signs and symptoms of genital herpes?
As mentioned earlier, most people who are infected with HSV-2 are not aware of the infection, but, at times, signs and symptoms are seen during outbreaks. Generally, the first outbreak occurs within the first 2 weeks of transmission of virus during which you will see development of sores on some parts of your body. These sores will heal within 2-4 weeks. Other symptoms include fever, swollen glands and a second round of sores. At times, individuals suffering from herpes mistake these sores to be insect bites.

You can have more than 3 outbreaks in the first year of getting diagnosed with genital herpes. It is also possible that an individual does not realise that he/she is infected even after years of the infection.

What are the complications of genital herpes?
This health condition spreads most in people who have weak immune systems. This means that people who have this health condition are more prone to other diseases and problems, such as HIV/AIDS and sexually transmitted diseases.

Treatment
Famvir and Valtrex are two antiviral medications, which slow down the growth and reduce the severity of herpes virus. While these medications are very effective in treating the herpes virus infection by reducing the severity of the symptoms, they do not cure you of it.

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