Aa
need info
If a family member has herpes what precautions are necessary to not contract yourself. Toilet seat?? Brushing against them? or is herpes just a sexually transmitted disease?
Not judging or treating anyone like they have the plague. The person doesnt even know I know. Will support the family member no matter what. I was merely trying to figure out if any precautions should be taken for other members of the family. When the person is ready to talk, I will listen, support and yes refer them to this forum. Thank you,
COMMUNITY LEADER
I have to say that having herpes is hard enough without family members making you feel like you have the plague. My guess is that you know others who have herpes and you just don't know it. About 1 in 4 have hsv2 in the US.
I understand the question, but since herpes is a NON-ISSUE here, let it drop with the person who has it, ok?
And maybe even refer them to the herpes forum here if they are struggling.
Aj
I understand the question, but since herpes is a NON-ISSUE here, let it drop with the person who has it, ok?
And maybe even refer them to the herpes forum here if they are struggling.
Aj
COMMUNITY LEADER
Herpes is entirely an std. No worries at all for household members.
Unless you are having sex with that person, you won't get it.
Aj
Unless you are having sex with that person, you won't get it.
Aj
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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.
