I live in the same household as someone who has herpes and hpv. Can i contract these without being sexual?

Question

I heard that if i had used the same soap or drank after her then i could contract these diseases. What are any of the possibilities?

Answer 1

I can honestly answer this question because I actually do have both herpes and HPV.

HPV is mainly transmitted by sexual contact. So, unless you are having some sort of sexual skin to skin contact with your roommate chances are REALLY rare you will get it.

With genital herpes, it's also mainly passed by sexual contact. You won't get it from a toilet seat, or shower, or a swimming pool, etc. It's only passed by direct skin to skin contact and sex. So, again, unless you are having some sort of sexual contact with that person, chances are REALLY rare you will get the virus.

Cold sores are more easily spread (herpes simplex virus 1). Cold sores CAN be spread by sharing a drink with someone who has cold sores, sharing lipstick, chap stick, a cigarette, etc. Cold sores are most easily passed by just being kissed by someone who has them.

I've had both viruses for over 5 years now. I lived with my two younger brothers for most of those 5 years and they have NEVER contracted the viruses from me. They took showers after me, ate food after me, used the bathroom, you name it, and neither one of them have either virus. Same with close friends and family members. They've used the restroom after me or ate after me and they never contracted herpes or HPV from me. You really don't have anything to worry about!

***Also, RichUnclePennybags, is just completely wrong! Herpes is NOT HPV, and by the way you wrote your question I have a feeling you already knew that. I am amazed at how many people answer questions on HPV and herpes and think they are the same thing!

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Answer 5

You won't get it either of those ways. These viruses are spread skin to skin. You need to either touch her in a place where the virus lives (you know, like sex) or touch her hand after she has masturbated or something like that. Just to be on the safe side I wouldn't wear her dirty underwear or use her washcloth if she just used it on her private parts. The virus will not live on soap and unless she gets cold sores (usually a different form of herpes but you can't tell which type by looking), you should be fine drinking from the same glass.

Answer 6

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Answer 7

HPV is so common. You can catch HPV from seating in the same toilet, if the person touched their private area and touched you with it. etc. You'll probable be more likely to contract hpv than herpes.

Answer 8

Only if you think you can play along safely. If that seemed possible, then I'd try a head-fake: "Hear that? -- it's the fire alarm, the fire department is on their way. Yes, I'm quite sure." And so on. Failing that, you might have to distract the person just long enough for you to get away and call the paramedics. Generally speaking, though, since you have a right not to be harmed and an obligation to protect yourself, it's best to stay out of someone else's delusion.

Answer 9

no no no can you get herpes i live 2 in my household that have that one is25 the other is 2 years old & born with it the only whay 2 get it by sex or an open sore i mean a blister that forms on the person who has herpes & pops & may leak into your open wound yea you might have a good chance 2 catch it but bleave my ive changed a lot of dipers & ben ped on im ok you are & they are ok

Answer 10

Herpes is transmitted through the exchange of bodily fluid, usually when the condition is prevelant and active. Herpes is easily detected on a fella, but hard to see on a girl. It can get into the mouth through oral too, mmm, nasty!