Just had first outbreak! Does Genital hsv1 recur?

Posted 5 years ago, 4 users are following.

jk1021

Hi there-

last week i had my first outbreak. my boyfriend had a cold sore and i got genital herpes so assuming this is hsv1. i went to the doctor and got meds and all my symptoms are almost gone. i was hoping to hear from anyone that has been in a similar situation with genital hsv1. how many outbreaks do you have? does it recur? can it spread to my boyfriends genitals from me since i got it from his mouth?

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kim12266 jk1021

Posted 5 years ago

yes it does recur although usually the more times it does the less severe it is each time
mark50520 jk1021

Posted 5 years ago

"can it spread to my boyfriends genitals from me since i got it from his mouth?"
No With his history of cold sores, he will already have some immunity. You cant re-infect him at a different site.
Ahhh123 jk1021

Posted 5 years ago

did he have a cold sore when he did oral on you ?
- jk1021 Ahhh123
  
  Posted 5 years ago
  
  yes he did

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