Tuesday, June 03, 2008
I have genital herpes for 3yrs and I had sex and we used a condom but I noticed the next day I had a cluster of blisters on my butt which has never happened. Whats the risk of my partner getting it? That was the first time we had sex and he didn't come in alot of contact with the area but you can never be sure. I am super worried now. My gyno said the risk is low unless he was rubbing the area with his penis and he didnt but still...
Hi Michelle--Thank you very much for contributing to our community. My name is Camilo and I monitor this Sharepost Community. I must first tell you that I am not a healthcare practitioner and thus cannot offer you any professional advice. I can, however, direct you to some helpful resources that will answer your question for you. Your question is answered directly, by one of our site's Quiz question and answer. The question number is 4, and the quiz can be found here:
Weekly Herpes Quiz - Test Your Herpes Knowledge
After answering the question, you will be provided the correct answer and an explanationo of the answer.
Also, you should consult Dr. Grayson's articles about transmission, I think you will find them very helpful. The following are some articles that I believe you will benefit from reading:
1. Transmitting Herpes: How To Protect The Ones You Love
2. How Can I Keep From Spreading Herpes?
3. Can I spread herpes to my partner when I have no symptoms?
I hope I was of help. Please post if you have any more questions or concerns that you would like addressed. Thank you once again for posting in our community. Also, do not forget to consult with your healthcare provided before adopting any new knowledge or information.
CAM