Genital Herpes - People Who Are Partners

onefunguy

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posted 05/15/2008, comment (1)

Herpes contraction through unbroken skin?

Hi, I (male) don't have herpes 2 but my girlfriend does. Since the Herpes 2 virus does not penetrate unbroken skin and enters through membranes, how is it that a male can still contract the virus from a shedding female. Assuming he uses a condom and it doesn't break, and that he has no broken skin anywhere. Does it enter through the scrotum... Read more Chevron

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jbflorida

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posted 04/10/2008, comment (1)

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I have been married for 13 years with no outside sexual activity. Is it possible to been carrying the herpes virus for that long with no symptoms and still infect my spouse?

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searching4answers

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posted 03/12/2008, comment (1)

dormancy length

My wife and I have been together for over 8 years (dating 2, married 6). In that time, she has never had an outbreak of genital herpes. She went on a girls weekend and about 10-12 days after getting back from that she broke out with herpes (it's been diagnosed by an MD). She says that she got it from a boyfriend and just... Read more Chevron

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Sarah

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posted 01/25/2008, comments (5)

My boyfriend has genital warts... and maybe now Herpes

I'm blessed my boyfriend has told me he has genital warts from HPV and he took a test because he had his first outbreak and the test showed positive for Herpes. He said it didn't hurt, itch, or anything of that sort. We have never had sex and I know i'm good for now. I love him like crazy but I worry if I... Read more Chevron

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M.J.

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posted 01/20/2008, comment (1)

Herpes outbreaks

My male partner (I am female) was diagnosed with herpes.The Dr. told us that the first outbreak is generally the worst and they usually slow down in occurances. This is the 3rd one in 6 motnhs and is worse than the first. We know that outbreaks can be brought on by stress, caffiene, chocolate, alcohol and friction during... Read more Chevron

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