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HSV-1 what are the chances
I have been intimate with a new person lately. (male) I have genital hsv-1 which i have had for going on 7 years with only two outbreaks. We had protected sex twice and once unprotected. Should I tell this person about my HSV status? What are the chances I could pass it to him. ? I started antiviral therapy a week ago.
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Telling someone is your choice. Genital HSV-1 is a less reoccuarance but still does shed. There is a chance he could get it though it is low. You should speak with your partner. Also have him check his own HSV status. Chances are he may have HSV-1 already in the form of cold sores/fever blisters. Knowing his status will help you determine what precautions to take.
Chances of transmitting hsv1 genitally are typically fairly low but i sure wish someone had told me prior to giving me hsv. I was recently diagnosed by serology and i am not sure if it is genital or oral.
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Herpes spreads by oral, vaginal and anal sex.
Herpes sores blister, then burst, scab and heal.
STIs are the most common cause of genital sores.
Millions of people are diagnosed with STDs in the U.S. each year.
STDs can't be transmitted by casual contact, like hugging or touching.
Syphilis is an STD that is transmitted by oral, genital and anal sex.
