Hsv1 confusion
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Hi all,
I had my first outbreak of genital herpes a year and a half ago but only recently learned I actually have hsv1. I’ve been with my boyfriend for almost 5 years which leads me to wonder why I didn’t get my first outbreak sooner? He’s never had cold sores ever but I know he can still shed the virus. My confusion is:
1) why didn’t I get cold sores? I was kissing him long before I had oral sex with him?
2) is it possible I got hsv1 from kissing someone before him and I just randomly got a genital outbreak rather than an oral one? (I had never done more than kissing before my boyfriend) Is it possible I didn’t even get it from my boyfriend?
Thanks in advance
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any_13348 Noname42352
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Thanks for that. I never considered that it sort of needs a “break” in the skin to get in.
I’ve actually been pretty unlucky and am on my 5th outbreak in 1.5 years 🙃
ashley78942 Noname42352
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