Bellapink
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Can you get whitlow from fingering a person with type 1 genital herpes and no active outbreak ? I was hooking up with this guy last night and I have herpes type 1 on my genitals have had it for 4 years and no active outbreak. Apparently he had a cut on his finger and is now worried about him getting herpetic whitlow from fingering me. What is the likelihood he is going to develop this?
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Hi everyone,
I have genital HSV 1. I am 22 years old and talking to this boy and I really like him and I don't know how to tell him I have herpes. Does anyone who has genital HSV-1 have you passed it on to your partner?
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On 8/6/2019 at 2:56 PM, mr_hopp said:
Yes, both of those are correct.
Genital HSV-2 sheds virus 15-30% of the time, while genital HSV-1 sheds 3-5% of the time.
And the transmission rates we have based on HSV-2 (we don't have data on HSV-1) show a 10% transmission rate to women and a 4% transmission rate to men (if no protection or meds or outbreaks). Those rates are lower if you have HSV-1.
Here is a link to the e-book & handouts that go into more detail: https://www.herpesopportunity.com/lp/ebook
okay thank you! one more question if the transmission rates are so low then why are so many people that have it spreading it during sex?
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Hi I got genital herpes type 1 from oral sex performed on me. I was wondering if its true that because herpes type 1 is usually oral and forms on lips that its true that when it is on the genitals the transmission rate is much lower? Also, since i am a female who has herpes is it true that transmission from female to male is much lower?
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9 hours ago, makepeacewithit said:
You could ask your pharmacy to try a different generic antiviral to see if there is a version that doesn't cause migraines, but the first step is to arm yourself with the facts about the low transmission rates and have a talk with this guy. I also have GHSV-1 and when I got the Western Blot tests confirming it the news was delivered with a "Good news, it's 1!" The reason it's good news is that if you are going to have the HSV-1 virus, the genitals is the best place to have it because it's the least likely to transmit. Even less likely that having HSV-1 orally in the form of cold sores. The most significant chance you have of transmitting to a lover comes from him performing oral sex on you, so you may want to leave that off the table until you both know how you feel about the situation.
I think the best way to talk about this version of HSV-1 is to start early with discussions if you feel yourself moving toward intimacy. Begin by talking about normal STI testing, how often you do it, ask him about how often he does it. Keep it light. Then maybe ask him if he's ever had a cold sore, see what he says about that (maybe he hasn't but he had a girlfriend once who did, or a sibling or parent who regularly deals with that.) That's your segue to talking about HSV-1 and the low-risk of the genital version).
Here's what I would say to someone about this: I have this virus, but I carry it in a location that has incredibly statistically low chances of transmitting (and you can look up the statistics, Terri Warren's herpes handbook download or her herpes forums are a good place to get the details). More people have this virus without being aware they carry it, so they don't even know they can transmit it--even people who regularly get cold sores don't know they can transmit it (and at this point he might say, "hmm, now that I think of it, I had a cold sore last year" at which point you can give him a big kiss and say "hooray, you don't need to worry about getting it from me, you already have it!!"). Being with someone who knows they have it and can be alert for symptoms is going to be much safer than being with someone who isn't aware. If we get intimate, I will do everything in my power to protect you from the small risk. If you want more information we can look at it together . . .
Good luck!
thank you so much! I appreciate it!!
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this is awesome! I am also 22 years old with genital hsv 1 and i received it the same way you did
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Hi i am 22 years old and i have had genital hsv 1 for 2 and a half years. I have only had my initial outbreak and no outbreaks since. I really like this guy and I want to have sex with him but I am scared I am going to transmit it to him. I have tried taking daily suppressants and they give me absolutely awful migraines and I can't take the migraines. I was wondering if anyone had any advice or who has genital type 1!
thank you!
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On 3/29/2019 at 9:31 PM, Cwgrl100 said:
I've never let my boyfriend give me oral with an OB, because well..you sure as hell don't feel like it! But we've been together for almost 2 years and he's done so with no barrier and he's not shown any symptoms. Be in tune with your body and both of you all be on the same page, and you'll be ok. He says I'm worth the risk and we are fully aware of what could or could not happen!
Do you take any daily suppressants?
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Hi everyone,
I am 21 years old and I am starting grad school in August. I got herpes when i was 19 and I am starting to think about the future and dating and marriage. I am honestly so scared to even try to date and it freaks me out that I won't be able to get married or have children because of my herpes.
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Hi everyone. I got infected with genital herpes type 1 2 years ago. I have not had an outbreak since my initial outbreak. I am currently talking to this boy who I know wants to have sex with me and I do too but I am scared of giving it to him. I have tried to take Valaclovir to help reduce my transmission but it gives me terrible headaches. has anyone tried taking acyclovir for suppression?
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Hi,
I am currently seeing this boy who does not have herpes and I started taking valtrex to reduce the spread. I have herpes type 1 on my genitals. I am getting bad headaches from valtrex and I was wondering if anyone else who is with a significant other who also does not have herpes does not use daily suppressants?
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Hi I have herpes type 1 on my genitals. I am a 21 year old female and I have had it for almost 2 years and only had my one initial outbreak.
I have a few questions:
-If I was to have sex with a box just vaginally and no oral sex and he wore a condom are the transmission rates high?
- I don't take valtrex but I have heard that taking it everyday reduces the risk of transmission a lot?
- Also is it true that HSV type 1 transmission is not as prevalent?
thank you
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Hi everyone, I have herpes type 1 on my genitals. I have only had one initial outbreak and I remember it being big sores on my private area. I have noticed that I always have these little white bumps on my private area. I don't know if they are from shaving or a herpes outbreak. They don't hurt they are just there and very tiny and almost look like little pimples. Does anyone else experience these?
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1 hour ago, GeminiiGoddess said:
Its a choice if you want to take daily virals. I personally only take them when I have an OB. Too much valtrex lowers your immunity, so if you do decide to take daily virals be sure to take a multivitamin, vitamin c and lysine. Make sure you're drinking enough water as well
Do you take them before you have sex to lower transmission rate?
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Hi everyone,
I have type 1 herpes on my genitals. I have only had my initial outbreak but I was wondering should I be taking valtrex everyday for outbreaks even if I haven't had an outbreak since my initial outbreak
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6 hours ago, alllgood said:
Hi! So I'm 21 and going into my senior year of college and totally understand how you feel. I was partying and experimenting after my horrible break up with my first love right before my sophomore year. After being a complete idiot I finally slowed down and was only hooking up with one guy for a little while that I was friends with and I ended up getting HSV2 from him. I actually got it right before spring break and my 21st, so my spring break trip wasn't as fun as i wished. I feel so lost and alone and I've found myself contacting my ex who wants to get back together and I don't even know if its what I want or if its this diagnosis I'm avoiding coping with. I guess I don't really have any answers for you, but I I wanted to offer my situation and struggles so we both feel less alone. I have told my mom and two of my best friends which helped but it isn't the same as being accepted by a significant other, and I'm so scared for that part to come. If you're heading to college it's going to be hard, but I know many people in college have it as well, they just hide it like i am, hence how I probably got it (though I don't plan to expose someone without letting them know). The worst part is I was doing pretty good just not talking to my ex and being independent, getting healthy, and focusing on my future instead of partying and hanging out with guys, and now I'm more confused about if I want to be with him and what I want. I also just experienced my second outbreak because I got sick with a fever, that piled on top of my friend messaging me saying she would rather die than get herpes were just the icing on the cake.... Anyway you're not alone, let me know if you need to talk.
Hi I am the same age as you and I am also going into my senior year of college. I got herpes type 1 after loosing my virginity to this guy I was talking to for months and I really liked. The crazy thing about it is he didn't even have herpes but must have had a cold sore on his lip that i didn't see. It is hard being in college with it but like you i'm just focusing on my future right now and getting into grad school. Stay strong!
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Hi everyone,
I contacted herpes type 1 on my genitals while receiving oral sex. The man tested negative for everything and I don't believe he had any cold sores on his lips so i'm not sure how I got it we did not have sex just oral sex. I have only had my initial outbreak which was a year and a half ago. I was wondering because i have herpes type 1 on my genital if I used condoms and did not receive any oral sex if the rate of transmission will be low? also is it true that because herpes type 1 is usually on the mouth it is not suppose to be on the genitals and it is not used to the area?
thank you
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Hi I have type 1 herpes on my genitals that I received from Oral sex. I am talking to this new guy and I was wondering if he gives me oral sex will he get it on his lips? Has anyone that has type 1 on their genitals passed it to their partner through oral sex? I am also taking antivirals as well.
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have you heard of taking red marine algae as a daily suppressetant? would this work as an antiviral too?
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so it is lower than 4% for genital if it is 4% for female to male with hsv?
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Hi I have recently been diagnosed with genital hsv type 1. I am reading different things and some people say that there is a very little chance of transmission for herpes type 1 when it is on the genitals since it is suppose to be in the mouth is this true? does anyone who have genital hsv 1 have you transmitted it to your partner?
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Hi everyone I have genital hsv type 1 and has only had my initial outbreak. I want to have sex with this boy I really like and he wants to have sex with me he took my virginity and then I went away to Ireland and some boy gave me this. He knows the whole situation about my herpes but I dont want to give it to him. Has any taken or tried taking red marine algae as a suppressive therapy every day. I was wondering if I should take this instead of taking valtrex everyday. I really dont want to take valtrex everyday
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Hi everyone. I am a 25 year old female. I contracted genital herpes type 1 five years ago when I lost my virginity from receiving oral sex. I am currently seeing someone right now and I really like him and I am so scared to tell him that I have herpes. I have not had an outbreak since my initial outbreak 5 years ago. I am just so nervous of being rejected because I really do like this person and I do see us developing into a relationship but I am scared this is going to turn into him rejecting me. I have been rejected once before because I disclosed my herpes status and it definitely did hurt. I know that type 1 genitally is very common and I have read that the transmission rates are very low because it does not like to thrive in the genital region. If anyone can give me any inspiration I would appreciate it. thank you