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[kell161616]

I know this has been answered, but I am freaking out tonight. My outbreaks are on right buttock only. Had some itching yesterday and this am. Lesion tonight. Son used toilet after me this morning before lesion and sat there a little while. He used it maybe 5-10 minutes after me. I try to be careful and I don’t usually use his bathroom. But, I am unsure if anything touched or if you can shed from buttock region. Thank you.

[auntiejessi]

I'm so sorry this is worrying you so much.

You will only transmit herpes to your child if you have inappropriate sexual contact with them.

Herpes doesn't shed from the buttocks - the skin is too thick there. It also doesn't transmit from objects like toilet seats - everyone would have it, if that were true - or from casual household contact.

Herpes requires sexual activity to spread - direct skin to skin contact. In the case of genital herpes, you'd need to have unclothed, genital to genital or genital to anal contact with someone else, usually in the form of intercourse.

I know it's scary when it comes to our kids, but you don't have anything to worry about. :)

[kell161616]

Thank you for the answer and helping put my mind at ease.  I knew the logical answer, but it always helps to talk it out. Thank you again.