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Is herpes the worst STD to have, besides AIDS, HIV, and syphillis?
Im really getting depressed about the situation of having herpes. I just want to know if it is really the worst STD to have. Like in comparison to gonarrhea and chlamydia. Please post your opinions thank you!
Its not the worst STD.. Its not going to kill us, just inconvenience us... though unfortunately its with us for life. The reality is though, its really not that big of a deal. When the body is stressed out, we have outbreaks. Some uninfected people get pimples or a cold when they stress out, however, we get herpes. Herpes is just a few sores here and there and flu like symptoms its NOT some flesh rotting disease that will take over your body and turn you into a Shrek look alike. Herpes is all about reputation, people don't understand it and assume the worst, remember its just an inconvenience. Don't let it get you down!
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Herpes spreads by oral, vaginal and anal sex.
Herpes sores blister, then burst, scab and heal.
STIs are the most common cause of genital sores.
Millions of people are diagnosed with STDs in the U.S. each year.
STDs can't be transmitted by casual contact, like hugging or touching.
Syphilis is an STD that is transmitted by oral, genital and anal sex.
Untreated gonorrhea and chlamydia can cause serious and permanent health problems in both women and men, so both would be considered more serious than herpes.
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