HSV-1 Question

[sleepingdogs510]

Hello Dr,
My girlfriend has HSV-1, and I dont know if I have it or not. She said she never had any breakouts. Under what circumstances can I kiss/have intercourse with her without worrying I will contract the HSV-1 virus from her? and is there a way to check to see if I have HSV-1 also?

[gracefromHHP]

http://www.ashastd.org/std-sti-works/Herpes/oral-herpes.html  has terrific info on oral herpes for more reading for you.

[sleepingdogs510]

Well, I just got tested yesterday and awaiting my results. But assuming I am negative, will kissing without her having a present cold sore get me infected? In other words will fluid exchange pass on the virus over to me?

[gracefromHHP]

well once you get tested to know your own status, then you can both decide together if any precautions are needed for any sexual activities or not.

[sleepingdogs510]

She was tested and was HSV-1 positive.
I have yet to be tested.

[gracefromHHP]

so did your gf get tested to know that she has hsv1?

you can seek out a type specific herpes igg blood test to see what your own status is. you and your partner can't make educated decisions about what precautions to take for sex and oral sex until you know who has what.

grace

[browneyedgrl88]

Igg bloodtest for hsv 1 ask your provider. Alot of people have hsv1 and never have symptoms. Have protected oral sex and intercourse

[sleepingdogs510]

so, how do what are some sexual activies i can do with my girlfriend if she has hsv1 and assuming im hsv1 neg?