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Originally Posted by Willy
I think they should publicize more about herpes and how many people have it and how it's at worst a minor inconvenience. I don't have herpes as far as I know but people act like it's AIDS or something when they find out about it. I had an ex girlfriend that had it and she said there was always a chance that a guy would freak out and run away when she told them about it. To me it never seemed like a big deal although we were always careful about it. I got the impression though that the social stigma about herpes is far worse than the disease itself.
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Willy, I completely agree. I don't know anyone with herpes... but I'm sure that's because they'd never talk about it. It sucks, it's not comfortable, but it's out there and it's completely manageable. The social stigma is ENTIRELY the issue here. Herpes = dirty slutty person, didn't you know that? Sheesh!
That said, people do need to be careful. Why spread it if you can avoid it?
And analog, as always, I heart you - you always lay down the practical side.
Juley - thanks for detailing the reality of these viruses. Lots of people get that part mixed up, and the clarity is refreshing.