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My GF just told me she has HSV1- can we stay together?

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Jcx2
Jcx2

My GF recently told me she has HSV1... I was shocked, but get it somewhat that she didn't want to tell me I'm fear of me leaving her. I am going to get tested and if the results come back Pos then I know my answer but if they came back Neg can we stay together? Can we make as a couple? I'm so confused and uneducated on this topic and virus and kinda sad and scared at the same time. Please any input would help. Thank you

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  • sweetest0832972
    sweetest0832972 Jcx2

    Posted

    She has HSV -1 down there ? Have y'all had unprotected sex? Most people are born with HSV -1 , it easy to transfer it down below. Yea you still be in a relationship
  • J.Z21
    J.Z21 Jcx2

    Posted

    You can still be together. If she has it orally just avoid contact during that time frame until she heals. If she has it down there then avoid down there also. Usually she'll get warning signs before she has an outbreak so just ask her to tell you when she does so you can avoid sexual contact.
  • mary43533
    mary43533 Jcx2

    Posted

    Most people have it and rarely get outbreaks
  • alejandra53512
    alejandra53512 Jcx2

    Posted

    Im a female with genital HSV 1, and im currently in a relationship. My partner knows i have and has known from the start.

    havinf the virus doesnt mean you cant be in a reationship, extra precautions just need to be taken.

    First off understand GHSV1 it hard to pass on through the genitals, and ghsv 1 also sheds very little. Most GHSV1 cases happen because of someone who had a cold sre and then performed oral sex on their partner. People with GHSV1 also rarelt have OB.

    But i suggest you talk to her ask her what she knows about the virus, and you yourself should also research the virus to get your own understanding.

  • angela01249
    angela01249 Jcx2

    Posted

    hi...first of all ...how old are you?   and then will talk about how to view ypur life for the future......I've been doing this for 16 years with my genital herpes!

    • Jcx2
      Jcx2 angela01249

      Posted

      Does age matter? I'm looking for advice and guidance

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