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[quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous]You have herpes. You need to disclose that to him. I hope you have not kissed him without telling him you have herpes.

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They likely have HSV-1. Somewhere between half and 80% of American adults have it. It's incredibly common and does not require some kind of special disclosure. But you shouldn't kiss someone when you have an active flare up because of course you don't want to spread it.

If you don't want to date anyone who might have HSV-1, then best of luck to you because you will eliminate a lot of potential dates this way.[/quote]
You still must disclose. I got hsv1 on my genitals from an ex. Then I had to be extremely cautious when I gave birth. Not fun. People are too casual with cold sores. [/quote]

My SIL had herpes which caused her baby to develop anencephalic (without a brain).  She did not know of the anencephaly until the 8th month, had to search country-wide to get an abortion (very expensive at that stage) and finally was able to get her hospital to agree to do it (needed special permission at that time in that state).  By the time she got to the hospital, the baby no longer had a heartbeat and was stillborn.  Very traumatizing.  Herpes is a virus that can seriously interfere with pregnancy.

To all of you who say everyone has it - a basic principle of consensual sex is that it is informed.  If you have a transmissible disease - disclose, even if you think it is no big deal. Consent means that it is actually for your partner to decide whether and to what degree it is a factor in sexual consent. [/quote]

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