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]

Will a baby be born with hsv antibodies? This is concerning My gf now :(

[gracefromHHP]

we don't have stats on transmission of hsv1 genitally either with or without a condom.

[concernedbf123]

Thanks Grace. Another thing my gf and I decided to have unprotected sex it was more my idea.she wanted to use one. whats my risk percentage for ghsv1?

[gracefromHHP]

no cleaning her skinned knee isn't an issue.

if you have herpes prior to pregnancy, it's only an issue during delivery.

[concernedbf123]

Also sorry if it was already answered but does hsv affect the baby while un utero? Month by month? Will the hsv try to get into the baby? Does it cause retardation or other things during the 9 months or affect the eating or anything or does it grow normally

[concernedbf123]

Hi Grace,

My gf fell and cut herself on her knee am I at risk for catching hsv if I clean her cut? I know its a stupid question but since hsv affected her lower body is it in the cut? Or is it just focused on the genital area?