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Boyfriend has HSV-2 but we have not had intercourse yet. I do not have HSV.

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lisabaxter32
lisabaxter32

Just started dating a guy recently that has HSV 2, he was very upfront with letting me know that he has it i am still scared for obvious reasons. He said he is on antivirals, and would always let me know if he is ever having an OB, i guess im just looking for reassurance or help from others, that u can safely be with someone with it and not become infected, or just advice on it all.

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  • sharon70125
    sharon70125 lisabaxter32

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    Hi I have hsv and my boyfriend doesn't and when I'm having an ob we just don't have sex at all and when it's all clears up and I know I haven't got any ob at all we have as much sex as we can as longes as he cheeks him self before you have sex you will be ok I've had it for 4 years and my partner has never caught it as I'm so careful and I always cheek my self before we have sex you just have to make sure he cheeks him self I hope this helps
    • lisabaxter32
      lisabaxter32 sharon70125

      Posted

      thanks so much sharon smile really appereicate your input, def gives me some peace of mind

       

    • sharon70125
      sharon70125 lisabaxter32

      Posted

      You very welcome just have to be more careful than others I know it's very nervous coz most of the time you'll be think what if I end up with it but believe me if your careful and be patient its worth it at then end I'm glad that you find my information useful just remember the 3 key before you have sex

      1. Look for any redness

      2. Cheek before sex for lumps

      3. Have as much sex as you can

      As longes as he is clear of spots or redness or lumps have as much sex as you can coz when he is ob it can take up to 3 to 6 weeks to clear before its safe again to have sex you'll get use to when he as a ob and it becomes easy to know when it's safe it just takes time get you boyfriend to write on a diary the day he ob and how long ob last and you will keep yourself safe and on track that's what I do and I know when and how long it's going to last hope this helps

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