Freaking out

[Jenn88]

II am totally freaking out I was diagnosed hsv2.... can I transmit by touching? Like if I hug or kiss my kids? I am so scared and nervous now about this.

 

how exactly do You transmit the virus? 

[lonelystargirl]

Only way you can transfer is through actually skin to skin contact in your genital area. If you have unprotected sex or oral sex then it can be transferred. You can totally still hug and kiss your kids. If you had HSV1 (oral herpes)  then you have to be cautious of kissing. I have HSV2 as well and I still get worried about kissing and touching but you're fine. If you touch your self just make sure you watch your hands good which is what I'm sure you would do anyways.

[Jenn88]

Thank you. I’m still having a hard time accepting. Im

going to a gyno for a second opinion and to an infectious disease doctor