Are STDs the end of your sex life?!

Are STDs the end of your sex life?

Is getting an incurable STD like genital herpes pretty much the end of your sex life? I mean, would you have sex or even seriously date a guy if you new he had genital herpes? Even with precautions, that's got to be a huge deterrent.

I'd imagine that if you're single and contract genital herpes, you'll probably only end up having sex a few more times before you die.. what do you think?

MILLIONS of people have genital herpes and it's not the end of the world or their sex life.

I have had genital herpes for 6+ years. I dated a guy for almost 4 years and I'm currently in a relationship with a guy who I have been with for over a year and 1/2. We have a great life together, are completely happy and have a great sex life. I even dated a guy who also had genital herpes for a little while.

Having genital herpes doesn't mean the end of someones sex life. There is ALWAYS a chance of spreading the virus, even if you feel like you are taking every possible precaution. But, a person with herpes doesn't "have sex a few more times before they die" though.

It's estimated 1 in 4 women have genital herpes, while 1 in 5 men have it. Those people aren't just going to stop having sex. Sex is great if people are responsible about it and it's with someone you love. Why would they choose to miss out on that?

Sure, herpes is for life, but I see it as more of an annoyance rather than a curse. Herpes isn't anywhere near as bad as some of the other STDs out there. It won't kill you like AIDS, it doesn't cause cancer or warts, it won't cause infertility or cause a person to become sterile. Of course the outbreaks are painful, but they can be treated.

People can be so judgmental and ignorant about herpes and other STDs. It's really pretty sad.