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Herpes Simplex
So i had sex with my boyfriend, we couldn't kiss because he had a cold sore and we didnt want to risk the chances of me getting a cold sore. I went onto the interent and then it says cold sores are actually a type of herpes, like herpes simplex or something!! and we had sex but with a condom, i hear stories that i could get herpes even though he got a cold sore on his mouth and we didnt kiss. apparently herpes can be passed to another person just by the gentials touching! but he had no sores there on his penis! so am i infected?
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Cold sores are herpes simplex 1 (HSV-1). Genital herpes is herpes simplex 2 (HSV-2). They are two completely different stains.
Your partner needs to wash his hands thoroughly and avoid touching the cold sore on his mouth. You also need to do this. He can spread the herpes all over his and your bodies. That's why it's important that he washes up very well before touching you--just in case.
If he has sores on his lips it doesn't mean he will have the virus on his penis too unless he has spread it there (which he may have noticed bumps similar to the cold sores on his penis at some point in his life) or if he ASLO has strain 2. Like I said, cold sores are typically strain 1.
I know it's complicated and confusing.
If he's never experienced an outbreak on his genitals, it's likely he only has oral herpes on his mouth. You CAN get oral herpes on your genitals if he puts his mouth there though so please be aware. He can also give you HSV-1 on your genitals if he touches his lips and then touches your genitals with the same fingers.
So, it's possible he has herpes on his genitals, but you can't be for sure if he isn't having an outbreak. A lot of people become infected by partners who never had an outbreak or wasn't having one at the time of their contact.
So, in short:
He has HSV-1, most likely, but only a doctor can tell you for sure--your partner may want to get an STD testing to figure out which strain of herpes he has.
Wash your (and have your partner do this) hands thoroughly before touching other areas of the body.
Do not engage in sexual contact in which his mouth comes in contact with your genitals. It is risky to even kiss him (even if he doesn't have a sore) because you can contract it onto your lips too.
If you have any questions about herpes, please feel free to ask me since I've researched this quite a bit! :) I want you two to be safe and happy.
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Nope, you should be fine, because the herpes/cold sore on the mouth doesnt come with genital herpes.
BUUUTTTT: This is a HUGE thing right here: If he gave you oral sex, then you will have herpes.
Giving oral while having a coldsore transfers the herpes virus down there. Herpes for the rest of your life.
So if you just had sex, then your alright. If he ate you out, you really should go get checked as soon as possible.
I hope I helped you, and I hope your not infectedddd! If your not, then just keep that in mind, and tell people maybe even, because thats a real serious huge fact that not a lot of people know.
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it was a cold sore.. genital herpes and cold sores are too diffrent things, your fine, hes fine but if your absolutely scared.. see a doctor
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More than likely you aren't infected.
If you're worried about it, go see your doctor, because I'm sure there are many factors that go into something like this, and really only he or she can tell.
--Jack
(16/m)
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