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Herpes type 2 and oral sex

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pineda51133
pineda51133

I have herpes type 2 and I'm a female, my boyfriend is wanting to perform oral sex on me but I won't let him because I'm scared although I do want to and I miss it. We currently don't know if he has herpes. My doctor hasn't say much about oral sex but I would like some information do people who has genital herpes still do oral sex or not. I know is unlikely but it could be possible to spread it to the mouth.

I would like some advice if whether to do oral or not.

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  • FelizCastus
    FelizCastus pineda51133

    Posted

    It is possible, but much less common to acquire Type 2 orally. Might be a little more likely with new or recent infection, however, and if not on daily suppressive therapy.
  • Oddity
    Oddity pineda51133

    Posted

    If I were you, I would look up online the Westover Heights Clinic forum.  They are experts on these types of questions.  I think it cost $20 or $25 US dollars to ask 2 or 3 questions.  A nurse practitioner by the name of Terry Warren will answer your questions.  If you do this, it would be nice to post a response here.  I think many people in this forum would be interested to know the answer to this.
    • FelizCastus
      FelizCastus Oddity

      Posted

      Or you can just search the WH forum for free. Many people have already asked Terri that question. Seems that her standard answers are there are no studies on HSV-2 and oral sex, the risk is nevertheless quite low but it's possible, and if someone were to get it orally, they should be protected from getting it genitally (following sufficient antibody production). She often states that new infections are the most infectious during the first six months to a year, and we all know about suppressive meds, so just link the info together.
    • pineda51133
      pineda51133 FelizCastus

      Posted

      I think a person once they get it in one place can't get it in another. That's what my doctor told me but if you touch the virus when it's active it's very likely to spread it somewhere else.
    • FelizCastus
      FelizCastus pineda51133

      Posted

      After 4+ months, when you've produced enough antibodies, you should be largely protected elsewhere with respect to.the same type. Common sense is still advised, however, so yeah, still good to avoid contact with active outbreaks. Exceptions sometimes exist.
  • starkey
    starkey pineda51133

    Posted

    If u dont have outbreak.oral sex should be ok.

    if u slept with him without condom probably he has it anyway.

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