Transmission rate

[Leda8891]

What is the transmission rate for a man to get herpes in his mouth from a woman during oral sex?

[gracefromHHP]

It's really low risk of him contracting hsv2 orally from performing oral on you.  

grace

[Leda8891]

Thank you for your responce.  I've bought Valtrex but never took it.  I wasn't planning to sleep with anyone and this just happened.  I was under the impression that hsv2 doesn't infect the mouth so I allowed him the oral.  But now reading online, I'm finding out that's not true.  That's why I'm worried and want to know the chances of him getting it.  After the oral I told him because he wanted to have intercourse.  Then he got worried if he would get it in his mouth.  he's never been tested.  He has been only with one woman 5 years ago since his divorce that happened 10 years ago.  Thank you again.  Look forward to hearing from you.

[gracefromHHP]

can he get hsv2 orally from performing oral sex on you? yes he can. is he likely to? no he is not.

are you on daily suppressive therapy?

did you two discuss your hsv status? do you know if he's ever been tested himself before?
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[Leda8891]

I have herpes type 2 and had a 3 day encounter with a man 3 days ago he gave me oral and now i'm worried sick he'll get herpes in his mouth.  What's the chance of him getting it?

[yi3o8]

Personally, even if the rate was low (I don't know what it is) I would not risk it. If you're worried about an encounter, and there was not a history of symptoms... then there's no need to assume.

Routine testing or the appearance of symptoms is much more pertinent evidence than any statistic or opinion.