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Anonymous93
Anonymous93

Ok so I hope I don't sound crazy when asking this question but I do need an answer if anyone can help me. On 12/19 I was diagnosed with both HSV 1 & 2. I'm currently experiencing an outbreak on my genitals but not on my mouth. Even though I don't have anything on my mouth can it still be transmitted by mouth? I'm asking because I honestly don't know and I have two kids and a husband. I've been obsessing over every little thing ever since I found out. Any advice would be greatly appreciated.

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  • n_32881
    n_32881 Anonymous93

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    Just always wash your hands if you have to touch down there for any reason. When researching this virus, I saw pictures of babies with it. I can only imagine how horrible that would be. Having a 1 year old, I make double sure I was up . My doctor also said if you have touched the affected are, the. Go scratch somewhere else on your body, a leasion can pop up.
    • Anonymous93
      Anonymous93 n_32881

      Posted

      My kids are 4 and 9 months so I've been being extra careful since I found out. I'm so used to kissing on them and playing with them and I'm just scared. Still trying to soak this all in as it's only been 2 days since I've found out.

    • n_32881
      n_32881 Anonymous93

      Posted

      I completely understand. I would never wish this upon anyone. It scares me with my 1 year old bc I'm always have to change her dialer and wipe her off.

    • Anonymous93
      Anonymous93 n_32881

      Posted

      Same here, I wash my hands so much but I still get the feeling like it just isn't enough. If this were to happen to one of my kids I'd die.

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