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Transferring HSV 1 genitally
I have HSV 1 genitally. I got it 5 years ago and have not had an outbreak since down there. I recently have been seeing a new guy and he is super concerned about getting it if/and when we start having protected sex. What is his chance of getting it from me?
has he been tested yet to know his status? Be sure to ask to see test results since herpes testing is not a part of routine std testing. He might only think he's been tested for it in the past.
Hsv1 genitally typically doesn't reoccur as often as hsv2 does as well as it doesn't shed as often to be transmitted to a partner. The odds of transmitting hsv1 genitally to a partner are rather low though I'm not sure we have actual odds of transmission since it happens so infrequently. Certainly knowing a partners status is important so that you two can make informed decisions about what precautions to take. Also since most adults do not get tested for herpes, making sure you know a partners hsv2 status is also important.
keep asking questions! Also if you haven't already, google the free herpes handbook by Terri Warren and read the genital hsv1 info in there too!
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Hsv1 genitally typically doesn't reoccur as often as hsv2 does as well as it doesn't shed as often to be transmitted to a partner. The odds of transmitting hsv1 genitally to a partner are rather low though I'm not sure we have actual odds of transmission since it happens so infrequently. Certainly knowing a partners status is important so that you two can make informed decisions about what precautions to take. Also since most adults do not get tested for herpes, making sure you know a partners hsv2 status is also important.
keep asking questions! Also if you haven't already, google the free herpes handbook by Terri Warren and read the genital hsv1 info in there too!
grace
It is believed to be less than 2% chance in a year of sex.
He is just as likely to be infected by the 60% of women who have oral HSV1 through oral sex.
Further if he already gets oral cold sores, then his existing HSV1 provides immunity from a genital infection.
He is just as likely to be infected by the 60% of women who have oral HSV1 through oral sex.
Further if he already gets oral cold sores, then his existing HSV1 provides immunity from a genital infection.
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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.
