I just started dating a gal who has HSV 2. She proactively informed me about it. She contracted it 10 years ago, and has not had an outbreak in 2 years. She has also been taking Valtrex (don't know the dose) daily for the past year. For my part, I have been tested multiple times for HSV 2 (IGG) and am negative. I do, however, have HSV 1.
With this in mind, I have a few questions. Apologies in advance if these are FAQs.
We have had unprotected vaginal sex on three occasions. At the time, and after having done some research, I figured the risk was low so I went ahead. However, I'm now more than a bit worried. What is the likelihood that I will contract this from her? It's been 7 days since our last encounter and I have no symptoms. As a precaution, we've both been tested for all other STDs and these are negative for me and her, so the outstanding isssue is HSV 2.
Additionally, does having HSV 1 give you any degree of immunity to HSV 2, given the similarity between the two viruses?
Lastly, how I should approach this possible relationship? I really like this gal, and want to date her, but as of now, I'm so scared of getting HSV 2 that it's all I think about. I know it wouldn't be fair to either of us if I can't let go of this fear. At the same time, I can't let go of the fear unless I can be convinced that the chances of me catching it are very, very small.
Thanks very much in advance for help.