Genital HSV1

[Braino]

I’ve read the statistics on genital hsv1 shedding and transmission rates. Wanted to hear from people with genital hsv1 that have been sexually active after their diagnosis. Have you been successful in not transmitting it to your partner?  Do you use protection?

[newtothis22]

@Braino

What are the statistics on hsv1 shedding & transmission rates? I can't seem to find them anywhere 

[Braino]

On 3/3/2019 at 8:00 PM, newtothis22 said:

@Braino

What are the statistics on hsv1 shedding & transmission rates? I can't seem to find them anywhere 

https://herpesopportunity.com/downloads/herpes-opportunity-disclosure-handout.pdf

[RaymondPlacido]

Yes, I would also like to know the same thing the OP is asking . I still havent had intercourse since my diagnosis last june so I havent really found out for myself.

[livingbeyond]

On 2/13/2019 at 9:30 PM, Braino said:

I’ve read the statistics on genital hsv1 shedding and transmission rates. Wanted to hear from people with genital hsv1 that have been sexually active after their diagnosis. Have you been successful in not transmitting it to your partner?  Do you use protection?

Hi Braino,

I was in a sexual relationship for 9 months. We used protection every time, and we never attempted when I had prodrome symptoms or a full outbreak. I didn't transmit. We've broken up but it wasn't because of H. I disclosed before we ever initiated anything sexual. Everyone is different about how they proceed.

Hope this helps!

[Michgirl73]

I have been sexually active for about 3 months. We don’t use protection we both got tested and I’m positive for Ghsv1 . I had it already a year before I had sex, and he is first person since my diagnosis that I have been intimate with. There only been once where I felt maybe I was having a outbreak and went to the doctor and it was gone.. I haven’t passed it to him yet. I don’t plan on passing it, we are trying to be careful with it but we both understand that it can happen. 

[IJDK]

I found outi was hsv 1 positive in 2017. Me n my significant other don't use protection. He still doesn't have any symptoms or visible outbreaks. i have outbreaks once a yr