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chances of herpes from one time encounter- unprotected
simple question...received unprotected oral sex..last about 2-3 minutes...did not see any visible signs of cold sores, but it was also dark...what are the chances this encounter could result in a herpes infection (oral herpes to my genitals)?
next days my testicles hurt, but from other posts- does not seem to be a symptom. just kind of confusing all websites say oral sex is not safe sex, but this forum seems to indicate, herpes contraction from the above described encounter is very very very low.
thanks in advance
next days my testicles hurt, but from other posts- does not seem to be a symptom. just kind of confusing all websites say oral sex is not safe sex, but this forum seems to indicate, herpes contraction from the above described encounter is very very very low.
thanks in advance
Most newly infected people have symptoms within 5 days and probably 90% within 10 days. But once it a while it can be as long as 3 weeks.
90% of people with positive HSV1 blood tests have no symptoms of herpes that they can recall -- but that's often because they were infected in early childhood. For HSV2, about 50% recall genital symptoms, and once told of the positive result, another half of those who didn't recall symptoms come to recognize symptoms they previously missed.
Among people new HSV infections, of either type, most (50%? maybe up to 80%) notice symptoms.
The large majority of recurrent oral herpes lesions are external, but some outbreaks may occur inside the mouth, in a nostril, etc
90% of people with positive HSV1 blood tests have no symptoms of herpes that they can recall -- but that's often because they were infected in early childhood. For HSV2, about 50% recall genital symptoms, and once told of the positive result, another half of those who didn't recall symptoms come to recognize symptoms they previously missed.
Among people new HSV infections, of either type, most (50%? maybe up to 80%) notice symptoms.
The large majority of recurrent oral herpes lesions are external, but some outbreaks may occur inside the mouth, in a nostril, etc
final final question hahaha I really mean it!!!!!!!!!!! Does herpes outbreaks orally occur inside the mouth ever? Or is usually visible on the outside ?
Thank you for your answers I hope my direct questions will help others. Final question some sites say up until 21 days you could get symptoms but I have also read that common incubation period is 3-4 days. Is it usual that if you don't have symptoms 3-4 days post exposure you are likely in the clear but up until 3 weeks to be sure?
Finally - sites say like 90% of people who get herpes show no symptoms- this just doesn't seem accurate. Any thoughts ?
I promise no more questions just sick of vague websites confusing the public about a serious concern
Finally - sites say like 90% of people who get herpes show no symptoms- this just doesn't seem accurate. Any thoughts ?
I promise no more questions just sick of vague websites confusing the public about a serious concern
Not of herpes.
There are two common problems with many websites that list herpes symptoms. First, they often don't say which ones are usual and which ones are common. Some listed might be extremely rare and should be ignored.
Second, they typically don't say that most listed symptoms never occur by themselves. Over 95% of people with any symptoms at all have genital or oral outbreaks typical for herpes. Some folks may also have headache, tingling that precedes lesions, or any number of other symptoms. But almost always these occur along with typical symptoms and not alone.
There are two common problems with many websites that list herpes symptoms. First, they often don't say which ones are usual and which ones are common. Some listed might be extremely rare and should be ignored.
Second, they typically don't say that most listed symptoms never occur by themselves. Over 95% of people with any symptoms at all have genital or oral outbreaks typical for herpes. Some folks may also have headache, tingling that precedes lesions, or any number of other symptoms. But almost always these occur along with typical symptoms and not alone.
The ache in your balls is probably just a case of blue balls. Bust your load next time dummie..
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Bottom line: Very low risk and your symptoms are not at all suggestive of genital herpes.
"just kind of confusing all websites say oral sex is not safe sex, but this forum seems to indicate, herpes contraction from the above described encounter is very very very low."
We're right and the others are wrong! Oral sex isn't completely free of risk, but the risk is low for all STDs and zero for some. It's far safer than unprotected vaginal or anal sex. Most public health experts don't recommend condoms or other barriers for oral sex.
There are no statistics availalbe, but the risk is probably under 1 chance in many thousand in the absece of a herpes outbreak. With one, it's undoubtedly a lot higher, but this depends on things like stage of the oral outbreak (fresh, starting to heal, etc) and, most important, whether the genital partner has had HSV1 in the past. Half of all adults have it, and they're immune to catching it again, anywhere on the body.
"just kind of confusing all websites say oral sex is not safe sex, but this forum seems to indicate, herpes contraction from the above described encounter is very very very low."
We're right and the others are wrong! Oral sex isn't completely free of risk, but the risk is low for all STDs and zero for some. It's far safer than unprotected vaginal or anal sex. Most public health experts don't recommend condoms or other barriers for oral sex.
There are no statistics availalbe, but the risk is probably under 1 chance in many thousand in the absece of a herpes outbreak. With one, it's undoubtedly a lot higher, but this depends on things like stage of the oral outbreak (fresh, starting to heal, etc) and, most important, whether the genital partner has had HSV1 in the past. Half of all adults have it, and they're immune to catching it again, anywhere on the body.
also curious about the one time encounter statistics...considering most people contract herpes or other stds from a one time encounter...the fact that people say a single encounter is low risk seems misguided?
follow up question (just for fun why not) in addition to what is stated above...
if someone does have cold sores and performs oral sex is contradicting HSV 1 in your genitals pretty much a sure thing? or the odds still towards low risk?
as i said, did not see any signs, just curious-
if someone does have cold sores and performs oral sex is contradicting HSV 1 in your genitals pretty much a sure thing? or the odds still towards low risk?
as i said, did not see any signs, just curious-
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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.
