Herpes and Genital Warts Forum - Introduction & Herpes

this is a forum thread to let you know who I am and information about herpes. This thread is dedicated to the folks who have herpes or have relations to people who are affected.

thus said, I am not a victim of herpes; but I have friends and know aquintences who have the STD.

I have pure love & motivation for learning and discussing health education and knowledge! I constantly read and self educate myself periodically. to relate my personal information to this subject, herpes are a sexually transmitted disease (STD). I am one for constantly learning new things...that said, if anyone has more information on herpes simplex, please quote and post below.

Herpes
there are two known types of herpes, genital herpes [HSV2] and oral herpes [HSV1].

to go into depth on Herpes simplex, it is a viral infection caused by either of two Herpes Simplex Viruses (HSV). Types of herpes infections vary between individuals. The majority cases that has been showing up more and more often are herpes [HSV2]. Genital herpes are a widespead disease affecting an estimated 1 in 4 females and 1 in 5 males in America. There are specific therapies that can prevent outbreaks or decrease the risk of having the virus transmitted to partners. Sadly, there has not yet been a cure.

with Oral herpes, the lesions more and likely occur on or around the lips, but can occur almost anywhere that the virus had first affected. HSV1 can and may occur inside the mouth, including the tongue, throat, cheeks, gums, and top of the mouth. HSV1 can easily be confused with canker sores or stomatitis.

**Irrelevant information**
stomatitis is small red bumps that occur in the mouth. it is similar to canker sores, though they are smaller and a variation of different color and have much different causes, such as hygeine, diet, use of tobacco and smokeless tobacco.

all appearances of herpes very highly among individuals. outbreaks can look like a simple paper cut or chafing and possibly can appear to be a yeast infection. the symptoms of genital outbreaks may include severe discomfort and burning when urinating and discharge from the penis or vagina; as well as, aches and pains in the area.
with genital herpes In males, the lesions usually occur on the shaft of the penis and anywhere in the genital region. Also they can occur on the anus inner thighs, and buttocks.
with genital herpes In females, lesions generally occur on or near the anus, buttocks, vulva, labia, clitoris, or pubis. if any outbreaks occur in these areas, it is preferred that careful examination takes place by a doctor. The symptoms can be easily confused with the symptoms of gonorrhea or chlamydia.

symptoms of herpes
Initial outbreaks generally are more severe than later outbreaks. Like said earlier, symptoms can look similar to canker sores as well as symptoms of chlamydia or gonorrhea.
Also symptoms can seem to occur like flu-like symptoms and swollen glands for a week or more. ensuing outbreaks tend to be periodic and only last for some time. herpes typically occurs four to five times a year. Herpes outbreak occurances can be increased by stress, fatigue, illness, and more.

at first, when a Herpes outbreak occurs, it is usually felt as a tingling and or itching sensation in the affected area of the outbreak. depending on how severe the infection is, the outbreak then is followed by a swollen reged area on the skin, similar to welt. The ridged area can be seriously painful to any manner of touching. similar to an over contracted pore that emits puss, the affect ridged area will emit a virus laden clear fluid for numerous days and then eventually beginning to scab. After it has scabbed, the lesion will heal completely within a week. This routine will vary between certain individuals due to the healing rate of an individual.

Although the outbreak has temporarily gone which symptoms might not appear up to a month or more after infection.. meaning you still can affect a person who doesn't carry the virus already without ackknowledgement.
Herpes can be transmitted through direct skin contact from where ever it has been affected with an infected individual. less common terms, but still plausible, transmission of the virus can be performed by indirect contact such as sharing objects like a drink, lip balm, towels, eating utensals, etc., and even kissing.

Prevention
alike all STDS, condoms are extremely recommended in which more likely limit herpes simplex infection to be transmitted. Although, like we all know, condoms are not completely effective. The effectiveness of protecting someone from herpes is fairly lowered by the virus in female vaginal fluid such as cum, which can cause infection around the base of the penis or testicles that aren't covered by the condom. also, condoms do not prevent the individual wearing the condom from spreading the infection to new areas either on himself or on the female partner if she is suffering from an outbreak. And like wise with females, which is called self reinfections.

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I truly hope this helps with any questions or confusion. If there is confusion prior to the information I have given, please feel free without further delay, private message me.