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Female with Genital Herpes/Transmission to Male Partner
I am a female who has Genital Herpes and am on suppressive therapy. Can I pass along my herpes to my male partner if I perform oral sex on him? I've never had any outbreaks or sores of any kind in my mouth. My disease has only been in the genital region.
I've not been able to find anywhere that addresses this specifically.
I've not been able to find anywhere that addresses this specifically.
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As I stated in my first response, only about 20% of those with oral HSV-1 actually develop cold sores; the rest are asymptomatic, but still contagious.
just because you've never had a cold sore, doesn't mean thatyou don't also have hsv1.
have you and your partner both had type specific herpes igg blood testing to know your full statuses?
grace
have you and your partner both had type specific herpes igg blood testing to know your full statuses?
grace
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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.
Do you have HSV-1 or HSV-2?
It is possible that you could have HSV-1 orally and you should get that checked before giving him oral because HSV-1 can be spread to genitals. Only a bit over 20% of those with oral HSV-1 experience symptoms or cold sores, but even those who don't have symptoms, they can still spread it their oral infection to a partners genitals via oral sex.
However, if your partner has HSV-1 orally already and you have it orally as well, then he is immune from catching it in another location. Bests.