This is going to sound absolutely ridiculous, but I have an irrational fear of contracting genital herpes. I've been seeing a therapist, but lately I have relapsed. I know I do not have hsv 2, but I do have hsv 1 orally. I rarely get cold sores, but I'm always on the alert for cold sores that could occur on my face. This morning I woke up, and had burning small bumps on my chin. It's possible that this could be pimples, because the bumps don't itch. They just burn. I'm afraid that I accidentally touched the site and then touched myself while going to the bathroom. I started freaking out and after examining myself I noticed a small, tiny bump on my labia. I am freaking out. I tested positive for hsv 1 years ago btw.
A couple years ago I also accidentally touched my cold sore & then touched my genitals. At this point, I had tested positive for hsv 1 with a value greater than 8.0. I know you guys aren't here to give advice, but I really need some help/advice.
1. What are the chances I passed my oral infection to my genitals today?
2. Should I be worried about the small bump?
3. Can you contract genital herpes from touching a cold sore & then touching your genitals?
4. Have you ever heard of someone contracting genital herpes this way?