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Both partners have HSV 1
Over the last few days, I had oral sex with my girlfriend. On the morning of the first, I felt a tingle on my lip with redness and slight inclusions. Knowing it could be a cold sore, we refrained from further contact. Within a few hours, I started developing the telltale bumps. This is my third outbreak in 8 years, and my girlfriend has had HSV 1 since she was a child. Is it possible to infect someone with genital HSV 1 if both partners have HSV1 orally?
I have a feeling that it isn't very easy to do, if at all possible, but I am concerned about my girlfriend's well-being.
Thank you for your answer.
I have a feeling that it isn't very easy to do, if at all possible, but I am concerned about my girlfriend's well-being.
Thank you for your answer.
It can happen but it's very likely not to happen. You've done everything right - you didn't perform oral as soon as you felt the start of a cold sore. can't do any better than that. Her own hsv1 oral infection gives her significant protection from contracting hsv1 genitally from you - same with you.
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Herpes spreads by oral, vaginal and anal sex.
Herpes sores blister, then burst, scab and heal.
STIs are the most common cause of genital sores.
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STDs can't be transmitted by casual contact, like hugging or touching.
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