HSV1 - one blood test, no symptoms - disclosing?
Hey there - I remembered today that I tested positive for HSV1 two years ago via blood test (not sure which actual test was run but it was through planned parenthood). I’ve never had a cold sore.
Somehow I blocked this information out at some point and stopped disclosing to romantic partners.
Im horrified with myself for having done this and the risk that I may have infected someone without knowing. I can’t seem to find good information on the actual risk, especially given the high p
If I was HSV-1 positive via blood test with no outbreaks in the genitals, I would not disclose, and I say that as someone who must, and does, disclose to every partner about my HSV-2. HSV 1 is something 80% of the population has, and if you have no reason to believe it is a genital infection then what, exactly, are you even disclosing? "Hey, I have what almost everyone has." Like, who is this hypothetical person that doesn't then have sex with someone with HSV-1? Just go back to living a normal
