OKay i got the results back from the Dr and i tested positive for HSV1... i read somewhere that after having cold sores in your mouth (HSV1) you develop antibodies against it and you cant really transmit it to your genitals through oral sex if both partners have HSV1... is this true?
Antibodies have nothing to do with the transmission issue. You can transfer both HSV1 and 2 with oral sex and traditional intercourse. that's the bottom line. Using a barrier like a condom can significantly reduce transmission opportunities.
Healthgal's answer confuses me a little... I've been researching this because my new GF has HSV1 both orally and genitally, and I want to know what's what. This is the first suggestion that antibodies have NOTHING to do with transmission... could you expand on that a little... there's a lot of conflicting information.
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okay. you can get hsv1 or hsv2 if you have sexual intercourse or oral sex. you can get it through oral sex too because your bodily fluids contain the hsv1 and hsv2 virus. hsv1 is not as bad as hsv2 but its still contiagous. if you decide to have sex wear a condom or will get the virus. once you got the virus it stays in your body forever you cant get rid of it. but to stop or reduce irratation apply ice to sore wash sore everyday. try not to itch sores plus you can use medcine prescrbed by a docter. bolmex also works.
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