Type 1 Vs type 2 Genital Herpies(herpes)

I had given my girl friend oral sex and had given her type 1 herpes in her genitals I was wondering if it made any difference what type she had and if there was any thing I could do to help her along.

[jonasK]

Dr. HHH or Dr. EWH has said in their forum that if you were going to get HSV genitally, that HSV-1 is the preferable strain.  This is because in most people, it causes fewer outbreaks and less asymptomatic viral shedding.

Out of curiosity, how do you know she contracted HSV-1 from you giving her oral sex?

[gracefromHHP]

The herpes handbook at www.westoverheights.com is a free resource for both of you. It can be read online or printet out -w hichever is easiest for you both!  Give it a read together so you both know what this means.

Is she going thru her first outbreak?  Is she treating it?

grace

[Ophelia23]

It makes a HUGE difference.

People with HSV-1 genital have an average of one outbreak a year, as compared to people with HSV-2 who may have as many as six. Also, the shedding rate of HSV-1 is one-third to one-sixth that of HSV-2. (Immune function, stress, other STDs, and the length of time you have had the virus all contribute to shedding rates. It really varies from person to person).

As for helping her along...Just love her! People who have been recently diagnosed need all the emotional support they can get. Make sure she knows you still care about her. Let her know she isn't dirty or disgusting. That makes all the difference, believe me.

Oh, and grace is right. She should probably be on antiviral drugs (valacyclovir or famvir are best) for this first OB.

[Ctex5251]

First of I am not sure I gave it to her through oral sex I just am thinking that it is the most logical.

Second yes she getting some treatment I am not sure what the pills are but she says they are helping.

She is doing much better now I have been setting down with her and just trying to lesson(which is hard because I feel guilty).  She has shed a few tears but I think it is important to do that.

Thank you all very much for your help.