I have hsv 2 and I want to know if I can give it to my partner by giving him oral sex?
He has neither HSV 1 or 2. I was under the impression that I could only pass HSV2 to him through SEXUAL INTERCOURSE ONLY....IS THIS TRUE?
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Q: I have HSV 2, can I give my partner HSV 2 by giving him oral sex? He has neither HSV 1 or HSV 2.
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4/25/09 7:19am
Hi,
Sexual intercourse is one method of transmitting the virus. Dr. Charlotte Grayson, one of the experts at HealthCentral, has written a very good article about HSV1, HSV2 and oral sex that you should find useful. Follow this link.
6/ 6/09 3:29pm
you are correct. As long as u dont have type 1 or 2 on your mouth u will be just fine.
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