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I know that Terri Warren expressed the likelihood of spreading ghsv1 with suppressants as about 1% per year which would be about 1/10,000. Probably best to not fully go by those statistics though seeing as everyone is different

For sure! I definitely wasn’t trying to argue with you or anything. Just looking to get some facts to protect any sexual partners. I do understand the data is not really there yet for all of this though

Or even if that 5% was per year, it would seem like there would be almost 1/4 as many people getting ghsv1 as ghsv2 but is seems like no one really is via genital to genital.

If genital hsv1 sheds about 5% of the time why is genital to genital transmission so rare? In theory wouldn’t you think it would be transmitted like once a month?! Most people with it never seems to be having an issue and there are only a HANDFUL of people on the internet who claim to have it happen to them. I guess I am confused about that. I currently wear condoms and usd anti vitals but even they don’t help that much...

Thanks for the response! I think you’re probably right regarding how doctors view it, which is unfortunate. I would also wonder how accurate those shedding facts where. What I mean is it’s hard to know if they took those samples right after sex or how soon. Or if they had just asked people where they have had outbreaks before for that survey. Seeing as many people are asymptotic they might not even know if they were contagious on the mouth

I’m wondering if anyone has any experience with genital to genital transmission of hsv1 outside of their initial outbreak. I actually called the CDC and they forwarded me to a “leading specialist” who told me what he knew about the risks. He said outside of the initial outbreak/any open sores(reoccurring outbreaks if any) there has never been an actual case of genital to genital transmission of hsv1. I’m wondering if this is true. I’ve seen similar reports online and am obviously skeptical. There’s clearly a few individuals who says it’s happened to them too. But I am I sure if they had received oral sex maybe prior to that night or if their spouse had open sores that could skew results. There seems to be a lot of conflicting information. The doctor I spoke with told me that it isnt even worth disclosing the risks are so low. Obviously that doesn’t feel right to me. Just hoping to shed some light on this topic and see what others have to say. I am trying to do the right thing and will disclose no matter what. But I also want to be educated about my body as well. I know there isn't a lot of info right now but anything would be helpful

That’s a good idea! I think the worst part of this is just feeling alone. That’s why I’m thankful for sites like this. A therapist would definitely be a good idea as well

Ugh I’m sorry that’s awful :( I’ve hesrd with genital hsv1 you should only get maybe 1-2 more outbreaks at most before they fade away. I hope you have none :) I wouldn’t wish this on anyone :/

Thank you for those kind words! This is definitely an eye opening experience. It feels to know others care and (unfortunately) are going through similar things.

I was diagnosed with ghsv1 about 3 weeks ago. Those three weeks have been some of the slowest of my life. I am on suppressants and my outbreak is long gone. But I'm not myself anymore. I'm not fun, and I'm worried I might be like this forever. I just want to be normal again :/ All three weekends I have laid in bed almost just hoping to die..all because of a stupid mistake I made. Before this, my life seemed to be going in the right direction. I'm a 26 year old with a good job and about to buy a house. But nothing seems worth it anymore. It's not my symptoms, I could care less about those. It's the stigma. But mostly its the FEAR of spreading my virus to another woman and having to disclose. 1 month ago I considered myself an attractive man with an awesome personality. That's all gone down the toilet. For the life of me I cannot imagine stripping my clothes off and telling a women I have herpes and her saying "that's okay" or "no big deal." I don't see it happening. Maybe that's because I've lost my confidence, but I'm not sure. I know this seems kind of like a diary entry but I'm just at a complete loss right now. I've seen posts where people say it gets better and it's not that bad. I get that. I'm sure it will. But it's consuming my life and because of this rash I feel like my whole life is over. I don't know how other people do it, because I can't continue on like this :(

I know how you feel. I’m 26 and in the same boat. I graduated from a good college with a promising career. I made a stupid stupid mistake and had sex with a woman I actually told myself I wouldn’t (because she’s so dishonest). I felt/feel like everything I had done prior is for nothing. It’s been 3 weeks. I’ve missed worked and layed in bed just hoping to die. But those negative thoughts come less and less. 70% of the country has hsv1 and 20% has hsv2. This wasn’t your fault. The right man will come to you, and when he does the connection will be authentic. You’re not a leper. You’re a human. You can still do fun things with your girlfriends. If you ever want to talk feel free to message me. I’ve been doing this on my own and maybe I’m not even saying the right things but if I can do anything to help I will. Message me anytime!!

Hi! Was was recently diagnosed with genital hsv1. I have heard conflicting information about genital to genital transmission regarding hsv1. I’ve geard people say that there are no documented cases, but I’ve also seen a few forums with people who claim to have received it via genital to genital sex. I assume this is most likely true, but maybe they received oral sex earlier and only experienced symptoms later? I’m not really sure.. I also had what a assumed was a cold sore on my chin...none on my lips. Are my lips stil contagious? Or is it just the spot of infection?

2 weeks ago I was diagnosed with HSV1. I broke out below the belt and had one open sore on my chin as well, too. Since then I haven't been able to sleep. I've missed multiple days of work. I used to be energetic and outgoing. Lately it almost feels like life isn't even worth living anymore. Because I had an open sore on my chin, will I be susceptible to getting more on my face in the future (ie. my lips and more noticeable areas)? I know everyone says that so many people have this, but right now it doesn't feel like it. I am truly disgusted with myself 24/7 and I can't stop thinking about my past. I feel like my life as I know it is over. I just don't know what to do with myself. I take really good care of myself. I take my vitamins, I eat well, and I workout everyday. But now it just feels like what's the point :/