It is very easy to get herpes simplex 2 and simplex 1 viruses, even using protection. So many people
in the population have these, that it would almost be a surprise if you don't get it.
They are not treatable. On the other hand, they are only a skin disease that will clear up, but stay in your
body and may recur.
Originally Posted by VitaMan
if you steer clear of carriers while they have visible lesions and use protection, transfer rates are very low. i've seen several gals in the hobby with oral herpes-i had zero oral contact-but haven't yet seen one with an active outbreak of genital herpes.
most common std i've seen in the hobby is hpv. when i see it, i do everything-and i mean everything-covered. plus i got my 3 shots of hpv vaccine for the 2 cancer-causing strains.