Transmission

[Brownly]

Ok so I have HSV2 and I believe I dont have HSV1 because I've never had a OB in or around my mouth since catching genital herpes. So if I have HSV2 does it automatically mean I have HSV1 although I have no OB or signs and symptoms that come along with having HSV1? I want to engage in oral sex with my partner or just tongue kiss him but I'm scared and so is he about transmitting it orally although I've never had OB except on my genital and anal area. So we use condoms to be safe. And we don't kiss at all smh. Has anyone gone through this with their partners?

[22&Depressed]

Firstly, you can have HSV1 or HSV2 on your genitals! More and more diagnosis’ of GHSV are GHSV1 being transmitted through oral sex. The next time you have an OB, try to get it swabbed ASAP so they can determine the strain. It’ll help you with choosing what to do go forwarding in terms of managing it. I have GHSV1. 

Secondly, the area where you are first infected is where the virus will stay. So if you have HSV1 or HSV2 on your genitals, oral sex is SAFE (for you to perform on another person, having someone perform it on you is another story because you have the virus down there). However, If you do have GHSV2, you could have HSV1 orally as well which would put your partner at risk. Maybe get a blood test to see where your antibodies are at.

[Brownly]

1 hour ago, 22&Depressed said:

Firstly, you can have HSV1 or HSV2 on your genitals! More and more diagnosis’ of GHSV are GHSV1 being transmitted through oral sex. The next time you have an OB, try to get it swabbed ASAP so they can determine the strain. It’ll help you with choosing what to do go forwarding in terms of managing it. I have GHSV1. 

Secondly, the area where you are first infected is where the virus will stay. So if you have HSV1 or HSV2 on your genitals, oral sex is SAFE (for you to perform on another person, having someone perform it on you is another story because you have the virus down there). However, If you do have GHSV2, you could have HSV1 orally as well which would put your partner at risk. Maybe get a blood test to see where your antibodies are at.

Ok thanks, you just educated me and I appreciate the information given. I've only been dealing with this for a year. I have surfed the internet doing my own research but was still confused on certain things or just the whole understanding on how the virus works. I assumed because I have no OB around my mouth I dont have oral herpes and because I've had genital OB it was only in that area. I'm nervous and embarrassed to go get tested but after reading your response it now makes more since to me the importance although I felt my self diagnosis was enough not to get tested just to be told what I already "think" I  know. 

[22&Depressed]

2 hours ago, Brownly said:

Ok thanks, you just educated me and I appreciate the information given. I've only been dealing with this for a year. I have surfed the internet doing my own research but was still confused on certain things or just the whole understanding on how the virus works. I assumed because I have no OB around my mouth I dont have oral herpes and because I've had genital OB it was only in that area. I'm nervous and embarrassed to go get tested but after reading your response it now makes more since to me the importance although I felt my self diagnosis was enough not to get tested just to be told what I already "think" I  know. 

I hear you. Before I got tested, I thought I should just ignore it and play ignorant even though I too had self diagnosed myself and was sure of what it was. However, Im happy I found out because then I researched more about HSV1 particularly and having it in the genital area and now Im informed and know how to deal with it! Makes it easier.