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Should I date someone with HSV2 if I have HSV1?
As I understand it, you are less likely to have outbreaks (once a year or less) with HSV1 than with HSV2 (5 to 10 per year). Is it smarter then just to date those with HSV1 to no worsen your condition? Or is having one or both just the same thing?
I wouldn't say that having both is the same thing. If you can avoid getting HSV 2 too, that is, of course, ideal. Not dating someone positive for HSV... For detail, click here
As I understand it, you are less likely to have outbreaks (once a year or less) with HSV1 than with HSV2 (5 to 10 per year). Is it smarter then just to date those with HSV1 to no worsen your condition? Or is having one or both just the same thing?