How common is herpes really?

[help2121]

Hi there,

Yesterday i had unprotected sex with someone i've only been seeing over the past month. I had a full std screening including the herpes select test and my numbers were extremely low for both type 1 and 2 around 0.06 i believe. Anyway before i had sex with this new guy i asked him about his sexual history and he said he knows he's clean and hasn't had sex in 5 months. Maybe its my trust issues but i always have a hard time believing if someone is telling the truth. If he did have herpes how easy would it be for me to catch it with one unprotected encounter? Would i most likely show symptoms since i have no history of type 1 or type 2? I really appreciate the help as the posts from people saying they caught herpes after one night stand is scaring me, and i really should have been more careful.

Thank you

[Life360_Dave]

1. i think 2 weeks would be a good time frame for herpes to multiply and develop symptoms.
2. no
3. yes

[help2121]

Thank you Life360,

I do have a couple more questions if that's ok….

1. I keep reading online that it takes 2-21 days for symptoms to appear, however online herpes forums most people say they got symptoms at exactly 2 weeks, so is the norm 2 weeks?

2. Is cramping/bloating in the lower abdominal a symptom of herpes?

3. My last questions is, can it be possible to get herpes on your cervix and not have any other symptoms?

Thank you

[Life360_Dave]

Hi the risk of contracting herpes from a one time affair where no sores were present would be close to zero risk.