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How likely is it that I transferred my GHSV1 to my mouth from oral sex after sex without condom?

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sbbu15
sbbu15

I might just be super paranoid right now but I was diagnosed with hsv1 genitally 2 months ago. I had unprotected sex last night with a partner who I disclosed to. I went down on him after we had unprotected sex but I was hesitant because of the direct contact with my vagina. I woke up this morning and have a cankersore in the inside of my lip, I’m being paranoid now and convincing myself I gave myself oral herpes. How likely is this? I’m currently on suppressive therapy and take daily valtrex and wasn’t having an outbreak. I know it’s possible to spread it from genitals to mouth since hsv1 favors the mouth area but I’m not sure how likely it could be spread from his penis to my mouth? It’s totally possible I just got a cankersore but rough oral sex. Any comments would be helpful. Thank you 🙏🏼 

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  • alex_03094
    alex_03094 sbbu15

    Posted

    Does your gential herpes look like flustered bumps ? And did he have herpes. ? 
    • sbbu15
      sbbu15 alex_03094

      Posted

      No he doesn't have herpes. I was more afraid my fluids could have transferred to my mouth after we had sex.

  • tamra73706
    tamra73706 sbbu15

    Posted

    So it is possible to have HSV1 of the genitals?
    • sbbu15
      sbbu15 tamra73706

      Posted

      Yes! It's possible. 40% of new HSV1 cases are of the genitals. Usually from oral sex when the virus is shedding or a coldsore is present.

  • mark50520
    mark50520 sbbu15

    Posted

    I dont know what the problem is with your mouth. However it wont be your own HSV1. You will have antibodies to HSV1 following your genital infection. This makes you immune from getting re-infected at a different site.
  • haz83342
    haz83342 sbbu15

    Posted

    It is a far possibility. But not an impossible. Cut it short and swab your mouth. 
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