2006-07-10 07:55:15 · 13 answers · asked by Mike M 1 in Health ➔ Diseases & Conditions ➔ STDs
Yes. It is possible to spread herpes from the genital area to the mouth area and vice versa. But, since the woman has cold sores (herpes simplex virus 1) and the guy has genital herpes (herpes simplex virus 2), they really can't pass it to each other.
They are two different strains of the virus but since they already have it, it's not like they can get it again.
It would be a different story say if the guy didn't have herpes but the women did. In that case, she COULD pass it to him. 30% of genital herpes cases are from herpes simplex virus 1 (cold sores).
It's probably a good idea to use a condom (unless you are in a committed relationship). And a person should never give a person oral sex or have sexual intercourse if they are having a herpes breakout, it can cause the other person to break out and not to mention it's pretty nasty looking.
2006-07-10 08:00:51 · answer #1 · answered by Alli 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
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2016-04-29 19:49:29 · answer #2 · answered by ? 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
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2016-08-31 08:37:22 · answer #3 · answered by ? 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
That's certainly an interesting question. There are two varieties of the herpes virus, simplexes 1 and 2. These viruses easily mutate into the other homologous form. However, lip lesions and cold sores can be caused by a variety of factors, so I'd advise for her not to give him oral sex because she could contract a virus that she doesn't already have.
2006-07-10 08:00:17 · answer #4 · answered by Erik C 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
First of all, oral herpes (HSV-1) and genital herpes (HSV-2) are TWO DIFFERENT THINGS. Then there are different strains of each. For example, one person with HSV-2 could have many painful outbreaks, while another person with HSV-2 could seldomly have outbreaks, which may be shorter and less painful. This is because even though there are 2 types of herpes, there are many more different types of types of herpes? You follow?
The best example I can really give you is how it works with HPV - there are strains that actually cause genital warts, ones that do not, and high-risk types which can result in cervical cancer.
Listen to the advice of the folks who told you NO.
And in the future, I might suggest calling a medical professional rather than relying on internet weirdos for medical advice.
And in furtherence of my response, you can give a girl an outbreak of HSV-1 by going down on her while you have a cold sore. But only 1 in 1000 people have HSV-1, so most of the outbreaks you will probably see "down there" are probably not HSV-1. I believe that HSV-1 causes less outbreaks than 2, and also notice how the commericals for Valtrex etc are geared toward people with type 2 who require constant suppressive therapy.
2006-07-10 09:21:23 · answer #5 · answered by jiltdnjaded 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋
No! There are 13 different kinds of herpes, oral herpes can be spread to both gential and oral regions and there is no cure for any of the 13 kinds. Best bet would be condom use or a dental dam.
2006-07-10 07:59:02 · answer #6 · answered by mad1badbadger 2 · 1⤊ 0⤋
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2015-04-28 20:46:07 · answer #7 · answered by Lise 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋
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2016-05-14 21:51:43 · answer #8 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
NO! NO! unless she wants herpes of the month herpes can be spread that way too but its ok if she uses a condum to give him oral but otherwise NO! NO!
2006-07-10 09:59:42 · answer #9 · answered by Missa 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋
no. two totally different problems. and if she does give him oral sex she can get the virus in her throat or mouth.
2006-07-10 08:11:41 · answer #10 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋