Can HSV 1 be in your saliva?

[smantha096]

I used my saliva in the past as a decent lubricant for masturbation? Is it possible to contract genital herpes hsv 1 in such a way? I did this 6 months ago and am now only getting symptoms of what I think may be or not my first ob. My family doctor said Im fine, and didn't bother to take a look but im very scared. Im a virgin still and am abstinent. Well almost. Its it possible to contract in my nipples too as my saliva had been exposed to them as well. haven't had oral sex either. I have been getting tingling feelings and burning in my vagina and it kills. I got treated for yeast infections multiple times and it still hasn't gone away. im also starting to feel burning in my legs and feet and also my arms.

[gracefromHHP]

you aren't going to give yourself hsv1 genitally from using your saliva to masturbate.

grace

[smantha096]

Thanks for answering but could I still contract it? I do get cold sore. because I have done this multiple times. And am only starting to get yeast infection about a month ago. i stopped six months ago because I had only found out about std's and the latter then.

[gracefromHHP]

Actually you shouldn't use saliva as a lube for other reasons. It's associated with increased yeast infections for starters.  It's well worth using a good sex lube when masturbating.

grace