{"id":371,"date":"2019-02-04T00:00:00","date_gmt":"2019-02-04T00:00:00","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/blog.lovenselife.com\/uncategorized\/what-is-herpes"},"modified":"2019-02-04T00:00:00","modified_gmt":"2019-02-04T00:00:00","slug":"what-is-herpes","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.lovense.com\/sex-blog\/sex-passion\/what-is-herpes","title":{"rendered":"What is Herpes – Simple Guide to Cold and Genital Sores"},"content":{"rendered":"\n
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Herpes \u2013 those annoying blisters that show up on various parts of the body and the most inconvenient times. They also freak people out (nightmares of genitals warts and such).<\/p>\n\n\n\n

But I\u2019m here to tell you, while it\u2019s still good to avoid getting them, it\u2019s not the end of the world if you do contract it.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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WHAT IS HERPES?<\/strong><\/span><\/p>\n\n\n\n

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Herpes comes in two virus strains = herpes simplex virus type 1 (HSV-1 = oral)<\/strong> and type 2 (HSV-2 = genital). <\/strong>However, some sources say that either can affect any area and is simply called oral\/genital herpes depending on where they appear on the body.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

They cause little sores or blisters to appear on your anus, vulva, vagina, cervix, penis, scrotum, buttocks, inner thighs, lips, mouth, throat, and sometimes eyes. They can be sore, itchy, and oozing.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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HOW YOU GET IT?<\/strong><\/span><\/p>\n\n\n\n

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It might be comforting (or not) to learn that herpes is really, REALLY common. More than 50% of people in the States have HSV-1, while HSV-2 occurs lower at around 15%.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Both are spread through skin-to-skin contact (kissing, touching, sharing sex toys, oral sex, intercourse) with an infected area. Some papers also state that you can get it even if someone isn\u2019t showing symptoms. AKA, it\u2019s as common as a cold and just a big of a pain in the ass.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

SIDE NOTE \u2013<\/strong><\/span> If a woman has genital herpes during childbirth, the doctor will often recommend a C-section to avoid passing it to the infant. Because while it\u2019s harmless to adults and children, it can be very dangerous for babies.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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SYMPTOMS & TRIGGERS<\/strong><\/span><\/p>\n\n\n\n

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Here\u2019s the rub, some people might go through their entire lives with the virus but never know \u2013 it just won\u2019t present. Other times, someone might have only one outbreak. Then there are the unfortunate people that get them often (although as time passes the outbreaks occur less often).<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Patients might also confuse a pimple or ingrown hairs for herpes.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Common symptoms include:<\/strong><\/span><\/p>\n\n\n\n