HSV2 Transmission to Mouth via Oral Sex?

[OverTheRainbow]

Hi everyone,

I was diagnosed with HSV2 a year ago and am seeking clarification on the safety of oral sex. I've read lots of conflicting information on the subject, some articles saying HSV2 doesn't like to live around the mouth (it prefers the nerve ganglia in the nether regions), and other articles saying it can be spread from genitals to mouth!  References would be much appreciated!

Also wondering if it's worthwhile taking suppressive therapy if I'm not having noticeable outbreaks? I had my first outbreak (terrible), followed by another one or two (less terrible), and now I get occasional nerve pain which lasts a few seconds... then nothing. From what I've read I'm not really a candidate for therapy, however would any future partner benefit from this (even if I'm not having outbreaks)?

Thanks

 

[Shortcake]

I would like to know about this as well. Just posting here for update.

[Amando]

Hi OverTheRainbow

You can pass HSV2 to someone orally although your right it does normally prefer the genitals, it is possible to have oral HSV2.

Suppressive therapy decreases the chances of your partner getting the virus from you, whether you have no OB's at all or lots of OB's.

[Lvsandy]

I wonder too, nothing online is helpful. 

[OverTheRainbow]

18 hours ago, Amando said:

Hi OverTheRainbow

You can pass HSV2 to someone orally although your right it does normally prefer the genitals, it is possible to have oral HSV2.

Suppressive therapy decreases the chances of your partner getting the virus from you, whether you have no OB's at all or lots of OB's.

Amando I was wondering if you could provide a reference on this? Thanks!

 

[OverTheRainbow]

Most of what I've located on the Internet indicates HSV2 transmission to mouth is not likely but possible with a compromised immune system e.g. HIV, AIDS, Lupus or undergoing chemotherapy.

 

[Amando]

I have definitely read it somewhere a few times, including on here.
I'm pretty sure its correct but sorry I can't give you a reference as I don't know where it was.

What I recall is that it is less likely than HSV1 oral to genital but can happen & it didn't say anything about it only happening if the person had compromised immune system.

Also I'm sure I have read stories on here that someone has been affected in this way.