i have been seeing this girl for over a month now. and i really like her and we havent slept together yet. the other night she told me before we get physical i want you to know that i have herpes. that just put everything on hold for me. im getting into a realionship with this girl and it worries me that if it turns into a long term realationship how will handle the whole sex thing. i dont want to forever use a condom? please help
2007-04-11 07:15:24 · 18 answers · asked by courisousgeorge 1 in Health ➔ Diseases & Conditions ➔ STDs
Absolutely.
I contracted genital herpes from a guy who had no signs or symptoms of the virus. I also spread it to my fiance (boyfriend at the time) when I was having no signs or symptoms. I hadn't had an outbreak in almost 2 years at that time!
If a person has genital herpes there is always a chance they can spread it to someone else - whether they are on an outbreak or not.
2007-04-11 16:34:34 · answer #1 · answered by Alli 7 · 3⤊ 0⤋
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2016-04-18 19:18:29 · answer #2 · answered by Inge 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Yes, go with the majority on this one! Genital herpes can still be passed from person to person when there are no sores open. Herpes Simplex 2 (the virus) lives in the person all the time, not just when the warts are visible. Although it isn't as likely, it is very much a possibility to spread herpes to others. Think of it this way: How is it most commonly spread? *Through contact with the fluid from the fissures and warts.
How is it least commonly spread?
*Through contact with infected person wthout physical signs and symptoms.
If you are worried about the long term thing because you might want kids, you can have an artificial insemination, using your sperm. It won't be as fun as making a baby the old- fashioned way, but it's a possibility. If you are that confident in yourself, take the chance, (I don't recommend that!) But if you want to be with a person, love is what it is, so keep that in mind. There's tons of ways to do what you want to do, so do what you think is right, for both of you. If it were me, I would wear the condom; you can't hardly feel a thing, but it lasts longer.
So long story short, yes, you can spread herpes without an outbreak, and to other places besides your genitals.
2007-04-11 14:35:58 · answer #3 · answered by ruthie_richardson 2 · 2⤊ 0⤋
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2016-08-13 09:50:37 · answer #4 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
Yes, it can be spread during an outbreak OR during what's called an asymptomatic shedding period. The body can release the virus, but, like someone said above, there won't be any sores, but maybe a tingly feeling. Other times, the body does not release the virus at all. The trick is knowing when.
That said, you and she should go to the doctor to talk about how she is managing her herpes so that you can understand when it is safe to have sex.
1/4th of Americans will contract herpes, and not all of them have the guts to tell their partners. She's a really awesome person that she was able to be so honest about this with you. It sucks that she has this, but you're lucky to be dating someone like her.
2007-04-11 07:54:28 · answer #5 · answered by Ann S 2 · 5⤊ 0⤋
Genital herpes cannot be cured. Once infected, the virus stays in the body for the rest of the individual's life
Research suggests that the virus can be transmitted even when there are no symptoms present, so that a sexual partner without obvious genital herpes sores may still transmit the illness. In fact, asymptomatic spread may actually contribute more to the spread of genital herpes than do active sores.
Please see the web pages for more details on Genital Herpes.
2007-04-11 07:38:15 · answer #6 · answered by gangadharan nair 7 · 2⤊ 0⤋
Yes. The majority off all herpes infections are passed on when there is no sign of an outbreak.
2007-04-11 09:37:29 · answer #7 · answered by Saria 4 · 4⤊ 0⤋
Transmission is much less likely, but still possible, when the infected person doesn't have, or doesn't THINK they have (but does have!), an outbreak. Condoms are an effective preventive measure.
I wouldn't want Pee Lee reading my charts. HPV is NOT herpes. Ignore her and Pussycat.
2007-04-11 07:28:20 · answer #8 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 0⤋
yes. she may not have an outbreak but you very well can get it. she is probably on meds which make her not have an outbreak but that doesnt mean you wont get one. you will have to use a condom forever but if you like her and you really want to be with her dont let that stop you.
2007-04-14 12:59:53 · answer #9 · answered by peanut 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Yes! I don't have herpes but by mutual resources you can. It is called asymptomatic shedding. Try calling your doctor and ask about valtrex. This reduces the chances of spreading herpes.
2007-04-11 14:46:17 · answer #10 · answered by sometimes I'm too nice 2 · 2⤊ 0⤋