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Risk of Saliva HSV-1 Transmission Through Penis Abrasion
I am currently a 20 year old college student. Prior to getting involved in unprotected sex with my previous long-term girlfriend, we both got tested for STDs. I was seronegative for everything, including HSV-1. Recently we had some difficulties, and I went away on spring break where I had a sexual encounter with another girl I knew who has been flirting with me for awhile. She performed oral sex on me, although I requested that we use a condom (as she had an active cold sore). In the middle of the blowjob, the condom became very uncomfortable, as I started to develop a friction burn on the head of my penis. I removed the condom, and she finished me off by hand. At no point did her lips directly touch my genitals (except through the condom). The next morning, the friction burn on the head of my penis was very obvious and damage had been done.
After reading through this forum, I know that the risk of saliva transmission of HSV-1 is low. However, I'm concerned that saliva from the blowjob (either from her hand or from my scrotum) might have entered the freshly abraded skin. I feel guilty about this encounter, and want to mend things with my previous girlfriend, but am worried that if I contract HSV-1, especially on the genitals, she won't take me back. I'm seeing her this week, and want to set my mind at ease. Can anyone give me more information about the risk here?
After reading through this forum, I know that the risk of saliva transmission of HSV-1 is low. However, I'm concerned that saliva from the blowjob (either from her hand or from my scrotum) might have entered the freshly abraded skin. I feel guilty about this encounter, and want to mend things with my previous girlfriend, but am worried that if I contract HSV-1, especially on the genitals, she won't take me back. I'm seeing her this week, and want to set my mind at ease. Can anyone give me more information about the risk here?
Because she had an active sore at the time, the best thing to do is get tested. Even with condom use, you mentioned it became uncomfortable. It's possible it broke. Have you experienced lesions or anything else down there since?
Because she had an active sore at the time, I recommend getting tested, regardless of protection. An active sore is the time where herpes is most contagious.
Because she had an active sore at the time, I recommend getting tested, regardless of protection. An active sore is the time where herpes is most contagious.
Hi, you had no risk using the condom. Saliva can act as a transmitter but would need direct rubbing skin contact, not what your describing.
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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.
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STDs can't be transmitted by casual contact, like hugging or touching.
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