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Transmission
I have Gential HSV1. Can I spread it to my boyfriend if he touches my vagina during shedding?
No, rubbing on a sensitive area, such as the penis, is the only practical chance of infection
Can I transmit the virus to him if he touches your vagina and he does not have HSV1?
I contracted it through oral sex from an ex who had oral HSV1 2 years ago and I have only had one initial outbreak. I was swab tested. I have not disclosed anything to my new boyfriend until I understand transmission. We are not having sex.
How were diagnosed with genital HSV1?
Sex with you during shedding (which you may very well not know is happening) carries a small risk of transmission, not more than 1 in 200.
If your partner already has HSV1, quite likely, then there is no practical risk of transmission.
Sex with you during shedding (which you may very well not know is happening) carries a small risk of transmission, not more than 1 in 200.
If your partner already has HSV1, quite likely, then there is no practical risk of transmission.
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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.
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