Genital hsv 1. What am I dealing with?

[concernedbf123]

Hi All,

So my girlfriend just told me she has genital hsv 1. What am I dealing with here? Should I be concerned?

She referred me to this site if I had any questions and I have been reading up on some information and from the looks of it I shouldnt be concerned as it rarely sheds. How accurate it this?

I am a little concerned because the forums also state that there is a risk but its highly unlikely to spread from genital to genital but what about oral? Am I at risk for catching it orally?

I have been tested previously and am negative for both types of hsv. I always make sure I am tested for everything. I really love this girl and have know her since freshman year in college she is 23 and I am 26. I care about her so much but I'm not sure i want to contract this although she definitely defines and has everytihng I want in a woman. Can someone tell me what genital hsv 1 is and what it does to the body? Am I safe to have unprotected sex with her? We have always used condoms but after shes told me I've been a little less spontaneous in fear that I might contract her hsv 1.

I really dont want her to feel like Im pushing her away but its hard not to feel scared about this.

Is it really just a skin condition?
How come I have not acquired this yet? I have dated a handful of women and none have told me about any type of hsv 1. My gf said everyone has it in the form of cold sores on their mouths but to my knowledge I have not seen anyone with cold sores.

Can someone shed some light as I am very concerned and do not want to leave her without knowing the facts or what I will be dealing with.

[concernedbf123]

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[concernedbf123]

shes been having left arm numbness and tingling ever since her diagnoses. Could this be std related or phn? Herpes nueralgia?

Shes going to be tested again next week for reassurance. She wont have the results until the End of the week.

[concernedbf123]

Hi Grace, im back :) quick question. My gf is freaking out now because she thinks she might have also acquired hiv from the encounter with her ex. She was initially tested for hiv along with hsv. Everything was negative. Then she tested for Hiv again at 2 months. How reliable was her test? She wants to go get tested again next week. She was diagnosed with hsv 1 jan 4. Is testing now conclusive or she shouldnt worry? Im worried for myself at this point :(

[gracefromHHP]

CDC still says 3 months for hiv testing but with the newer tests you can test even as early as a few weeks later. testing for both at the 3 month mark is just fine.

[concernedbf123]

Hi this is just a question for myself. Is 2-4 months enough time to test for hsv and HIV? Ive read that since HIV is symptomless its recommended to test at 6 months.

[concernedbf123]

Thanks Grace! Will def post On how that goes!