Transmission Of HSV-1 from saliva of primary infection

[throwaway_1]

I have had cankers for some time, usually when I am stressed or sick.
Recently I had the following symptoms - felt flu like, had many cankers, blood blisters on inside of cheeks, white membrane on gums.

Doctors said I "might have" an HSV-1 primary outbreak.

Problem is, that I used saliva as lubricant with my girlfriend during said outbreak. I am very worried for her - not so much for me.

Can someone talk me through the risk of transmission here?

Thank you in advance


This discussion is related to Can saliva transmit herpes?.

[Life360_Dave]

Hi, your mention 2 different things here. First you say youve had cold sore which would mean you most likely contracted it in youth (if you have it) and second your mentioning primary outbreak symptoms. You dont get primary symptoms if you already have hsv1 oral.
That being said only testing would determine if you have hsv1 oral and a swab of the lip sore would be the best test.
If you do have hsv1 oral and gave oral sex to someone with a lip sore they would be exposed to getting it in their genital area.

[throwaway_1]

I mention the recurrent cankers because they were the reasons I thought it safe to engage in sex.

It was to my surprise that I may have contracted HSV1 oral.

Again I did not have oral sex. I used saliva as a lubricant. How contagious is this?

[Life360_Dave]

Most that contract it this way are young children whose immune systems are not fully developed and are in contact with dribble toys for other children or getting kissed form relatives, but for adults its near impossible