I was in a pool/cigar lounge tonight and had my water in my pocket. As I was leaving, I mistakenly picked up a water bottle from a table and drank it. It was open before I picked it up but didn't notice..

Basically. What are my chances of getting herpes? Nobody had drank out of the bottle for a while. I'm pretty much freakin out here, because theres no simple answer on the internet. Am I completely screwed?? I personally DO NOT want to live with an STD/Herpes. (Yes, I know STD's are sexually transmitted, don't be a jerk and rub it in my face)

I don't imagine myself ever seeing the light of day again if I contract this stupid disease... (I know it wont kill me).

 

:l if you are that worried just get yourself checked at the doctors. They also check for that when you get that thing done where they shove the plastic toothbrush up your vagina, If I am not mistaken.


My friend always got cold sores on her lips, and I used to kiss her as a kid (NO I DON;T LIKE GIRLS. we did it to prove we would do anything for eachother) and never got em, so. but I also know that you can have herpes and not realize it.I think. I don't know much about this subject. but stop freaking out, really. I mean, did you really ask every person you've kissed if they had herpes? I'm willing to bet at least one of them did.

edit: also, read below where I say that penis herpes =/= lip herpes.

 

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How do you get Herpes?
Herpes is spread by direct skin to skin contact. Unlike a flu virus that you can get through the air, herpes spreads by direct contact, that is, directly from the site of infection to the site of contact. For example, if you have a cold sore and kiss someone, you can transfer the virus to their mouth. Similarly, if you have active genital herpes and have vaginal or anal intercourse, you can give your partner genital herpes. Finally, if you have a cold sore and put your mouth on your partners genitals (oral sex), you can give your partner genital herpes.
When Is Herpes Most Likely To Be Spread?
Herpes is most easily spread when a sore is present, but, it is also often spread at other times too. Some people notice itching, tingling or other sensations before they see anything on their skin. These are called "Prodromal Symptoms" and they warn that virus may be present on the skin. Herpes is most likely to be spread from the time these first symptoms are noticed until the area is completely healed and the skin looks normal again. Sexual contact (oral, vaginal, or anal) is very risky during this time.

Can Herpes Be Transmitted Without Symptoms?
Yes! Sometimes those who know they are infected spread the virus between outbreaks, when no signs or symptoms are present. This is called "Asymptomatic Transmission."
Research also shows that herpes simplex infections are often spread by people who don't know they are infected. These people may have symptoms so mild they don't notice them at all or else don't recognize them as herpes.
Many genital herpes infections are spread from persons who are asymptomatic "Shedders" of the virus.
For those who recognize their symptoms, asymptomatic transmission appears to be far less likely than spreading the virus when lesions are present. Many couples have had sexual relations for years without transmitting herpes. Some simply avoid having sexual contact when signs or symptoms are present. Others use condoms or other protection between outbreaks to help protect against asymptomatic shedding.

 

oh and vaginal (er, penisal? omg I feel dumb right now x-x) are not the same as the type you can get on your lips, i know that for SURE. I've googled it before out of curiousity.

 

I know it's a sex forum, but no "penisal" or vaginal situations were involved... Unless some jerk shoved it up his rear, or stuck his 2 incher in it. It tasted ok for those matters.

I'm gonna get myself tested no doubt. But I would one day like to find a "nice girl" (Not a swinger or something of the like), and settle down.

 

Penile. The word your thinking of is penile.

GENERALLY speaking, the herpes virus that causes genital sores isn't the same kind that causes sores in, on, and around the mouth. Generally speaking. However it is quite capable of infecting wherever there's is a mucosal lining.
Women with vaginal herpes and happen to be pregnant can pass the virus onto the child during vaginal birth, and the child can end up with corneal ulcers (basically the baby has painful open holes in its eyes.).

The herpes virus that causes sores on the mouth can infect the genitals, and vice versa.

Let this be a lesson to ya, kiddos. Don't have sex with whores.

To the OP: I'd say your risk of being infected with herpes are very, very low.

 

Maybe gargle with Listerine?

 

I know, I was trying to get you to understand that if you get them on your lips you won't get them on your crotch unless you fuck a pussy with one.

 

I had sex with a whore... Good thing she was a virgin..

 

When I say whores, I mean the filthy disease ridden ones. I think every man should find himself a nice whore to settle down with. Not one of those girls that fucks the football team.

 

Well... Ok she wasn't a virgin... She let a guy go half and inch in her before she screamed and said no.. She was a whore before that though.

 

I think CERN proved that all women are secretly whores.

 

._. and why have doctors not tried to find a cure yet? fuck aids, they've been working on that long enough.


okay that joke was in poor taste v.v

seriously though O-o you'd think it'd be easy to create medication that supressess whatever causes breakouts.

 

CERN?

how old are you lycan?

 

Well if no one drank out of it for a while it should be fine, water bottles aren't supposed to be that porous anyways. But the best thing is to get tested. It would suck to get her-pez of the lip.

 

Come on you don't think they aren't looking, Viruses are hard to destroy in total, they have some success with Zovirax good for herpes simplex virus.

 

it took three years for people to find the vaccine for polio after a polio epademic =/ Since then what have doctors actually CURED like they did for polio. I know bitching about it won't rush things but come on *facepalm* I mean maybe they are curing things left and right and I just don't hear about it, but I doubt it. and I have chris browns "the government doesn't want YOUR drugs to be legal, they want THEIR drugs to be the ones you buy" joke running through my head, making me grind my teeth cause it touches too close to the truth for my comfort

 

I'm being ridiculous but only cause I'm pissed so I'm allowed to be ridiculous.

 

Viruses are very difficult to destroy. They're like the nano-machines from science fiction but worse because they are real.

 

3 years for polio. at least, from the epidemic of it. er. dunno when they actually started actively researching it.