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Genital HSV-1
I have just been recently diagnosed with genital hsv-1, quite a shock since I caught it from my boyfriend of four years. It seems that he performed oral sex on me just on the wrong day, he had no symptoms of a cold sore at the time although he has had them in the past. Anyway, from what I've been reading it is less likely to have recurrences with HSV-1, and if there are recurrences, that they are much less frequent than with HSV-2. So I have two questions relating to that:
1) If I have just experienced my first outbreak, is it safe to assume that I won't be having outbreaks every few months, or even weeks, like those infected with HSV-2? Is it true that my outbreaks will probably come about twice a year at most?
2) If my symptoms during this first outbreak weren't horrific, like I have heard many others are, can I expect them to be less severe in the future, or is there a possibility that they will be worse?
Thank you for any answers.
1) If I have just experienced my first outbreak, is it safe to assume that I won't be having outbreaks every few months, or even weeks, like those infected with HSV-2? Is it true that my outbreaks will probably come about twice a year at most?
2) If my symptoms during this first outbreak weren't horrific, like I have heard many others are, can I expect them to be less severe in the future, or is there a possibility that they will be worse?
Thank you for any answers.
When you have an outbreak you will probably feel some discomfort in the specific area. A burning sensation is pretty common way to know symptoms are occuring. Do not try to disturb that area it will only get worse! Go see a doctor and get some meds. Also wear loose clothing so you don't disturb that area. With meds it should go away rather quick.
Safe sex is a great way to combat passing it on to your partner. It is likely you could pass it on to your partner through intercourse because all HSV 1 needs is skin on skin contact for transmission. Just be careful and wear a condom.
So I was just wondering, this may sound like a dumb question, but how can I know if I'm having an outbreak? I mean I'm pretty sure that I would feel it cause it hurt with the first one when they broke open and scabbed over, but I'm just worried that I won't be able to tell if I'm having one and then I'll transfer it to my partner. Also, is it definitely true that its highly unlikely for me to give Genital HSV-1 to my partner through sexual intercourse? Thanks!
For most folks it's not a trigger for genital herpes. Play it by ear and see how it goes for you. If you do naked tanning for the most part and it seems to be triggering ob's switch to wearing bottoms and see if that goes better.
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Well thanks, thats good to know but I just won't risk it- Mystic Tan won't cause skin cancer either so its a safe bet I guess! But I'm still not clear on whether or not being out in the natural sun, like sunbathing at the pool would affect my genital herpes? Thanks.
Yes uv light is a trigger for oral herpes for many folks. For some folks it's a trigger for genital herpes too. You can try wearing bottoms while tanning if you find that it's a trigger for you.
Yes you can swim anywhere you want :) It's not an issue.
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Yes you can swim anywhere you want :) It's not an issue.
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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.
Millions of people are diagnosed with STDs in the U.S. each year.
STDs can't be transmitted by casual contact, like hugging or touching.
Syphilis is an STD that is transmitted by oral, genital and anal sex.
