"The inspiration came after reading that actor and comedian Seth Rogen occasionally smokes with fans. That sounds fun until you remember one thing: herpes is extremely common. Passing a joint, blunt, bong, or vape around with strangers-or even friends-could be an easy way to catch it. This isn't about paranoia; it's about being mindful. The Overlooked Risk in Cannabis Culture Sharing is part of cannabis culture. For decades, the ritual of passing a joint or bong in rotation has been a symbol of community."
"Chances are, you already know multiple people living with herpes. It's not always obvious because many individuals don't experience frequent outbreaks or they mistake symptoms for something else. The stigma around herpes often keeps people from talking about it openly, but silence doesn't erase the facts. It isn't fun, it doesn't just "go away," and while treatments exist, prevention remains the best strategy. That prevention can be as simple as rethinking how you smoke with others."
Herpes is extremely common, with the CDC estimating more than half of U.S. adults carrying oral herpes (HSV-1) and about one in six adults living with genital herpes (HSV-2). The virus spreads through skin-to-skin contact, including lips and mouths, so sharing joints, blunts, bongs, or vapes can transmit infection even when symptoms are not visible. Many people carry the virus without frequent outbreaks, leading to low awareness and persistent stigma. Treatments manage symptoms but do not cure herpes. Simple changes to communal smoking rituals can preserve social aspects of cannabis culture while reducing transmission risk.
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