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Herpes statistics
There are a lot of herpes statistics that are thrown around these days. Here they all are in one place for your convenience. (To see a handy visual chart of population breakdown, download the free herpes disclosure e-book here.) More >
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Herpes Opportunity radio interview
Coach Betty Live interviewed me about the Herpes Opportunity. We talk about a range of topics, including herpes shame, herpes facts and statistics and how the phone-based herpes opportunity support group can be so powerful and healing. Thanks for the interview, Betty!
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Genital HSV 1: Herpes and oral sex
Is it possible to get genital HSV 1 herpes from oral sex?
Yes! Oral herpes (also known as fever blisters or cold sores) have been thought to only show up on the lips, but studies have shown that passing oral herpes from mouth to genitals is easier than had been assumed. Women are more likely than men to get genital herpes from oral sex because of the simple makeup of a woman’s anatomy (more mucous membranes). More >
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Genital herpes (HSV1, HSV2) forums
Join us on the herpes forum discussion boards where you are free to talk about anything you like — yes, ANYTHING. Share your story, share herpes facts, share yourself and support others in doing the same.
You know, herpes shame is a sneaky thing: it causes us to isolate, to not talk about it out of fear of being rejected, fear of being judged … but the more we keep it to ourselves, the bigger the shame gets. And sharing what we feel ashamed about actually decreases shame. Posting on the herpes forums gets it out of your head and out into the world. By sharing, we all realize we’re not alone in this; and we help others really get that, too. You can be as anonymous as you would like, but whatever you do, don’t keep it to yourself! Even simply saying “I have herpes” and letting out how you feel about it can be such a freeing feeling. Share it with us and let us be there for you.
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Genital herpes cause
The cause of genital herpes can be from HSV1 (oral herpes or “cold sores”) or HSV2 (genital herpes). Both versions of the herpes virus can end up on the genitalia, although HSV1 prefers to be in the tougher and cooler mucous membrane of the face (lip region) and HSV2 prefers the moist, warm climate of the genitals. So, HSV1 can end up on the genitals (if a person with a cold sore gives oral sex, for example) and HSV2 can end up on the lips, although the second possibility is less likely than the first. Most people acquire HSV-2 through genital-to-genital contact, but around 10 percent of genital herpes cases are the result of HSV-1, which is passed to an uninfected partner orally by a partner with oral herpes caused by HSV-1.
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Do I have herpes?
If you’re asking yourself “Do I have herpes?” your best bet is to go to your nearest health clinic or Planned Parenthood and ask for what’s called an IgG test. A herpes occurrence doesn’t need to be present in order to test for herpes. The IgG test is the most accurate blood test to find out if you have been exposed to the herpes virus, and if so, which type of herpes. More >
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Herpes simplex virus 2
Herpes simplex virus 2 (HSV2) is more commonly known as genital herpes. Herpes simplex virus 1 (HSV1) is known as oral herpes or simply “cold sores.” Genital herpes is only spread through skin-to-skin contact. Herpes can lie dormant, which is why even if you’ve never had an outbreak or haven’t had one for a while, it can still be spread (this is called “viral shedding”). Over 25 million Americans have herpes (16% of Americans age 14-49), but 80% of people don’t know it. The most important part , though, is for you to realize this: you are not alone and you are still just as sexy and vibrant as ever. Don’t let herpes hold you back. More >
Women, genital herpes
Genital herpes in women is more common than in men. In the United States from ages 14-49 years old, 20% of women have genital herpes while only 11% of men (Genital Herpes – CDC Fact Sheet). That makes an average of all Americans in the same age range to be 16%. There is more of a chance of a male passing genital herpes to a female than female-to-male because of there being more exposed mucous membrane. Interestingly, there is a wide variation when race is taken into consideration. Specifically, 48% of black women have genital herpes; overall, 39% of blacks are infected compared to about 12 percent for whites, the CDC said. (Reuters). More >
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HSV 1, HSV 2: The two types of herpes
There are two types of herpes, HSV 1 and HSV 2. But they’re just two strains to the same herpes virus. One strain has no stigma whatsoever and the other has entirely too much. Can you guess which? More >
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How many people have herpes?
Short answer: 16.2% of Americans ages 14-49 have genital herpes. (80% of Americans have oral herpes.)
This breaks down to over 25 million Americans between the ages of 14-49 (with 41,000 new cases daily). Find more herpes facts and statistics. More >
