A friend of mine (male) use the bathroom and had to sit on the toile and he has genital herpes. I forgot to clean the seat after him and I had to sit on the toilet to use the bathroom. Can you catch genital herpes from sitting on the toilet?
2006-06-27 11:53:56 · 17 answers · asked by 7695 1 in Health ➔ Diseases & Conditions ➔ STDs
No.
To get genital herpes you need direct skin to skin contact or you need to have sex with the person.
So if he were to use to toilet, and then you used it after him, you would not get the virus. It is not direct skin to skin contact.
I was worried about spreading the virus to my younger brothers when I first got it. I shared a bathroom with them for five years! Neither of them got the virus from me and we didn't take special precautions like wiping down the seat after I used the toilet every time. You need direct skin to skin contact to contract the virus!
2006-06-27 23:01:19 · answer #1 · answered by Alli 7 · 2⤊ 0⤋
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2016-05-03 13:04:50 · answer #2 · answered by Lory 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
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2016-08-31 22:15:06 · answer #3 · answered by ? 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
There is a basis in fact that herpes could be transmitted via an inanimate object such as a toilet seat or wet towel but the conditions required for this kind of transmission (high heat, high moisture, and a vulnerable exposure site) make it extremely unlikely. Although there are no confirmed cases of this type of transmission, sharing a towel with somebody with active lesions should be avoided. Likewise, sharing lip or mouth products (toothbrushes, lipstick, lip balm, or similar) with somebody with active lesions should be avoided.
2006-06-27 12:03:50 · answer #4 · answered by marisel c 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I am absolutely terrified and I feel so alone. I just found out last week that I tested positive for hsv1 and 2. I have been with the same man for the past 10 years and within the last year found out that he has cheated on me with numerous women. I am so scared that I can give it to my children by kissing them and them eating with me...I feel like my whole life has changed. And even though the nurses, my doctor, and websites say that a lot of people have it I still feel like I am by myself. My self esteem has dropped and I feel like I have been used up. But now, My life is very happy.
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2016-05-14 20:26:08 · answer #5 · answered by Lorraine 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
That is why there is heath class, To teach you thing like this, My heath teacher got that same question and she laughed and then said 'No of chase not, but if you still scared just whip off the set.'
2006-06-27 11:58:33 · answer #6 · answered by Sekkennight 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Probably not unless the virus comes in contact with mucus membrane tissue.
2006-06-27 11:58:52 · answer #7 · answered by ginarene71 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Only if you had sex on the toilet seat with him
2006-06-27 11:56:42 · answer #8 · answered by day by day 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Why risk it? Take a dump at home, or squat above it. You can always Purell the seat. I always have that with.
2006-06-27 11:56:36 · answer #9 · answered by The Sea Captain 3 · 0⤊ 1⤋
NO the only STD you can get from the toilet is crabs!
2006-06-27 11:57:24 · answer #10 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋