Starshine42

Can you have both hsv1 and 2 on the genitals?

Thanks for the reply. I was diagnosed by swab and blood test almost five years ago. I have only had one outbreak thst I am aware of. Any time I get any sort of redness or irritation down below I freak out that it’s an outbreak but each time I’ve been to doctor, they assure me it’s not. My blood shows it’s ab old infection. That’s partly why it’s so frustrating ….I have literally had one outbreak ever! Being infected was def one of the worst things, if not the worst, that’s ever happened to me. I am so hesitant to date for fear of rejection. Who is going to want me ??? Also, off topic, what does everyone think about valtrex for ghsv1? I don’t take it but maybe it would put potential partners more at ease if I did. Doesn’t suppressive therapy with valtrex significantly lower the transmission risk ? And again …I was under the impression that ghsv1 is harder to spread with genital intercourse…is this correct ? Thank you.

I have genital hsv1. I have read other posts on here about the stigma around ghsv1. People typically don’t freak out about oral hsv1, but as soon as it’s in the genitals, people freak. I’ve considered telling potential partners I have oral hsv1 thinking they will panic less. Is that an unethical thing to do ? I’m still unclear on the risks of spreading ghsv1 from genital to genital contact. Please help. Thank you.

Still so confused. Can genital hav1. Be transmitted genital to genital ? I know hsv prefers the mouth so I’m confused ...help!

I’ve only had one breakout too with genital hsv1. It’s awful because of the stigma. It’s really not that big a deal but people get scared when they hear the h word. It’s awful.

I read some posts on here from several years ago that said that gHSV1 is less likely to transmitted genital to genital. Is this still the experts’ consensus at the present time?