i'm a little curious on the subject and i wanna know somthing on it so i will know what to do
2006-06-26 18:59:22 · 6 answers · asked by jd p 2 in Health ➔ Diseases & Conditions ➔ STDs
Most people get genital herpes by having sex with someone who is shedding the herpes virus either during an outbreak or during a period with no symptoms. People who do not know they have herpes play an important role in transmission.
You can transmit herpes through close contact other than sexual intercourse, through oral sex or close skin-to-skin contact, for example.
Sometimes, the virus can become active but not cause any visible sores or any symptoms. During these times, small amounts of the virus may be shed at or near places of the first infection, in fluids from the mouth, penis, or vagina, or from barely noticeable sores. This is called asymptomatic (without symptoms) shedding. Even though you are not aware of the shedding, you can infect a sexual partner during this time. Asymptomatic shedding is an important factor in the spread of herpes.
2006-06-26 19:06:44 · answer #1 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
Yes. It is less likely then if they had a sore though. Even if the person is not showing any signs or symptoms, like blisters, they can still be "shedding" the virus, which can cause you to get it.
I got genital herpes after having sex with a guy who had no blisters on him. The chances are a lot greater if the person has blisters though. Also, you can get cold sores (herpes simplex one) from giving oral sex to a person who has genital herpes (herpes simplex two). Although it is pretty rare, it can still happen. I have had genital herpes for about 5 years now, and have personally never got cold sores from my fiance (who has genital herpes) by giving him oral sex, and vice versa. But I have heard and have read that it can happen.
It's always a good idea to wear a condom, just to protect yourself. Good luck!
2006-06-26 21:46:35 · answer #2 · answered by Alli 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Yes. Not everyone exposed has symptoms some are like carriers and can expose you even tho their not broke out thats why it is so expressed to use protection all tho condoms are not 100 % it's better to be safe than sorry. even the nicest,coolest, prettyest, cleanest people of all classes and orgin can expose you too some of the deadlest disease's and you don't even know, because they all look just like you and me. Be Safe.
2006-06-26 19:09:16 · answer #3 · answered by angelw/brkwingcrookedhalo 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
YES, YES, AND STILL YES!!!!! Do you have television haven't you seen the commercials?
2006-06-26 19:14:56 · answer #4 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
you can never know for sure, but that's possible... good luck..
2006-06-26 19:11:28 · answer #5 · answered by armenia 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
just gobble and suck.
if there are no sores you probably won't get it.
2006-06-26 19:31:56 · answer #6 · answered by leadbelly 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋