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The only way to be sure is go to the doctor and ask for it to be swabbed and tested. It’s the most accurate test when there is an actual sore to test. Your doc May also say there’s nothing to worry about! We’re not diagnosis experts here haha. Better safe than sorry.

So I was diagnosed ghsv1 about a month ago and my first ob cleared up completely except a really awful itch. Nothing really helped. I thought another was coming or maybe the first was still around. I don’t know still new to this. I’ve been dying to shave again and considered waxing. I have only waxed once in my life and had a terrible reaction. I bled and my skin is just so sensitive so I said I have to shave again and if I get an outbreak oh well now I know. So I bit the bullet and shaved. THE ITCH IS GONE. Had a little itch that day which I’ve always had after shaving. I’d love to know if anyone has tried sugaring wax and if they have good luck with that. I just hate razor burn and have heard it’s better for sensitive skin. Anyway thought id share my experience. Shaving so far is wayyy better then leaving hair. The hair was causing the itch and irritation for me. Good luck ladies and gents 🙂

That makes sense! I wish there wasn’t so much misinformation out there. It’s very confusing.

I was under the impression that having oral hsv1 meant that you couldn’t get a genital point of infection. Same way we can’t give ourselves oral hsv1. Our bodies have already made antibodies and protects us from another primary infection. Following this thread!

I got it from a man who got it from a woman. So it’s definitely possible. Condomless sex is a huge risk for your non infected partner. If you’re both aware of the risks and decide for it anyway then no harm done. my gifter has had one single bump outbreak none of the nerve pain or fever or anything so he doesn’t see it as a huge deal health wise. Although he is nervous about giving it to someone else and being careful. We both got it within a few weeks of each other. He had no clue he had it until I told him I did. Basically I’m saying hsv1 for men in general is almost non existent. If your partner is educated on everything and knows the risk. He may not even care too much.

Sorry this happened to you. Very similar to my situation as well. Another genital to genital hsv1 transmission. My ex didn’t realize he had it. But he lied about not being with other people. Which determined my decision to not use protection. I was diagnosed right before thanksgiving of this year. It’s put me in a really tough place emotionally. I’ve only had the one outbreak but it was awful. I’m terrified to have another and I’m terrified to disclose.