Admittedly, I do have an extreme "black or white" view of most things, totally valid criticism there. But it's warranted in my opinion, here at least, in this instance.
Basically, if you distill everything down, it becomes an equation of how high the SOCIAL COST of herpes is to you, and while this is no doubt different for everyone, most have much to lose socially and therefore the cost is unforgivingly too high. For most, it's the SOCIAL COST that is the worst and most frightening aspect, while the physical cost is terrible too... but is secondary to the SOCIAL COST.
The social cost of herpes is equal to that of HIV/AIDS, whereas the physical cost is obviously not anywhere as bad (but still pretty bad).
Will be interesting to know if anyone has acquired herpes since mongering (or have/had herpes pre mongering). Do you BBBJ? Do you DATY? Tell us your story. | |
