Genital transmission of hsv 1

[MoniqueLow]

Hi, I have question regarding contracting hsv 1 through genital sex. Most cases of ghsv 1 are results of oral sex and genital transmission is not very well documented. Is there anybody who has contracted it this way? I am asking because I did and would like to know if I am such a minority and also I would like to know what are my chances to pass it to my bfriend. Thank you all.

(AlsoI, if you don't mind, I would like to know how was your primary OB. I've read that sores tend to appear where the virus entered the body and for me it was at the entrance. I guess, if ghsv-1 is contracted orally, it affects rather area of labia and it's more spreaded).

[Lisajd]

Hi welcome.  . First of all welcome to the site and how long have you had it for and how were you tested. 

Also important to know when your boyfriend has any herpes whatsoever.  The reality is you can't make a judgement about transmission based on other people's experiences because you are different your body is different and your boyfriend's body is different.  Yes genital HSV 1 is lower risk but it does not mean there is no risk so your best bet would be to go on antivirals and use condoms.  HSV is the whole genital area so the boxer short area.. it so you can have outbreaks and shedding elsewhere then your initial infection location.  But in terms of transmitting to your boyfriend if he knows that you have it and he takes the risk then you do your best to protect him but as I said get him tested first so you know what you are dealing with  

[MoniqueLow]

3 hours ago, Lisajd said:

Hi welcome.  . First of all welcome to the site and how long have you had it for and how were you tested. 

Also important to know when your boyfriend has any herpes whatsoever.  The reality is you can't make a judgement about transmission based on other people's experiences because you are different your body is different and your boyfriend's body is different.  Yes genital HSV 1 is lower risk but it does not mean there is no risk so your best bet would be to go on antivirals and use condoms.  HSV is the whole genital area so the boxer short area.. it so you can have outbreaks and shedding elsewhere then your initial infection location.  But in terms of transmitting to your boyfriend if he knows that you have it and he takes the risk then you do your best to protect him but as I said get him tested first so you know what you are dealing with  

Thank you Lisajd for your reply. I understand everybody's different and that there are many factors involved with hsv infection. I am asking because there is not much statistics regarding hsv 1 genital transmission. What I have found in official sources is "hsv 1 transmission genitally is documented", "it's not as uncommon as thought" and "less possible than oral-genital transmission". I'd like to know people's experiences. My partner is hsv negative. To make the thing more complicated I am also ohsv 1 positive, so even if I he ever test hsv 1 it can be from kissing. Hsv 1 is quite tricky :-(

[Lisajd]

As you would know then he is more at risk of getting oral herpes from you and genital herpes through oral sex.  I think in your situation it really does come down to him making a decision and the reality is a lot of people will say that their partners have never caught it from them but unless the person has got their partner test is they do not know for sure.  Good luck with it all someone else might be able to give you better information

[Headshoulderskneesandtoes]

I got ghsv1 from normal sex.  No oral was done AND it was the first time we even had sex. He didn't know he had it but 4 days after we had sex I got really sick with what I thought was the flu, then developed ulcers at my vaginal opening 4 days later and in 3 days they spread more toward my clit... it was TERRIBLE. Blood tests all came back negative but swab came back positive for hsv1. My boyfriend went and got blood work and got a "partial positive" ( not sure what that means) for hsv1 and meg hsv2 igg he has never had a cold sore on his mouth 

[MoniqueLow]

1 hour ago, Headshoulderskneesandtoes said:

I got ghsv1 from normal sex.  No oral was done AND it was the first time we even had sex. He didn't know he had it but 4 days after we had sex I got really sick with what I thought was the flu, then developed ulcers at my vaginal opening 4 days later and in 3 days they spread more toward my clit... it was TERRIBLE. Blood tests all came back negative but swab came back positive for hsv1. My boyfriend went and got blood work and got a "partial positive" ( not sure what that means) for hsv1 and meg hsv2 igg he has never had a cold sore on his mouth 

Thank you for your post. I hope you feel fine by now. Today I read post here on HC from a man who has ghsv 1 and after 10y of unprotected sex his wife is still negative... and then do statistics :-(

Edited May 13, 2017 by MoniqueLow
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[Lisajd]

Do you know whether the wife was ever tested for it.  Personally I think the virus is so unpredictable that you can't make an assumption about anything based on stats or the literature

[raejr25]

I know it’s a little late but but I believe that I received mine from genital to genital as well. My doctor said it’s very uncommon.... I know this is a little graphic but the woman I was with had licked her fingers as lube and my doctor said that could happen vice versa and would be a likely culprit of the trasnfer if there were no open sores.

 

[WilsoInAus]

1 hour ago, raejr25 said:

I know it’s a little late but but I believe that I received mine from genital to genital as well. My doctor said it’s very uncommon.... I know this is a little graphic but the woman I was with had licked her fingers as lube and my doctor said that could happen vice versa and would be a likely culprit of the trasnfer if there were no open sores.

 

That would be highly improbable. Note the OP does not have genital HSV-1.

How were you diagnosed with genital HSV-1?

[Sunnie92]

I contracted GHSV1 via oral sex. My initial outbreak was only three days after contact and at first I thought it was a horrible flu. Literally thought I was going to die from this “flu” as my fever was 105 and wouldn’t break for three days. I got cold sores around my mouth and inside. After the fourth day of this I felt better. But then realized the “razor burn” I thought i had from using a cheap razor were actual sores. I took my butt to planned parenthood and they told me I had GHSV2. I was absolutely devastated for about a month. The guy whom I slept with wasn’t cooperating to go to the dr to get tested. I began research. Came upon cold sores being a type of herpesz I asked him if he had oral herpes and he admitted to having them frequently since he was a little boy. So I scheduled an appointment with my regular doctor and she was absolutely so kind to me and informative. I did my blood work and it came back as type 1. It was a huge weight lifted off my shoulders. 

My dr gave me meds for the first year as that’s when we are most prone to pass it to somebody since our bodies are fighting to make antibodies to it. She told me I’d probably only have one more, if any, other outbreaks in my life. And that we are not very likely to pass it to a partner, but always use precaution and open communication. Never perform sexual activity if you feel any possible outbreaks coming on.

Edited April 12, 2018 by Sunnie92

[G77]

I contracted hsv1 through genital to genital sex. The guy didn't know he had it and we wore a condom that came off partially. My blood tests were negative but my swab was positive.  My first outbreak started the next day although I didn't realise what it was as it was just pain in my leg at that point. 5 days later the blisters appeared. It was horrendous! I had around 30 blisters covering my genitals and really bad flu/ fever etc. 4 weeks on and I'm still not 100%. Hopefully I will be in the lucky 40% that never get another outbreak! 

[AnonF]

I got ghsv1 through anal sex the guy removed the condom without my consent. I gave him oral didn’t get it on my mouth. I think due to the rough nature of anal sex it’s waaaay more likely to get it there

[emz]

I also caught hsv1 genital to genital, with a condom and suppressive meds. Perhaps it is easier than previously thought due to the larger surface area? So much to get our heads around. I feel like the facts change with the wind tbh  

[Mona8787]

I got ghsv1 from oral. But my partner was fingering and used his saliva as lube. I think due to the nature of that, he tore and he maybe could have been shedding at that time. We've been doing unprotected sex since we were trying to conceive. I've conceived and still unprotected sex and he is still negative. I'm just cautious and trying to understand my body's reaction when it's coming. Now that I'm pregnant though I get continuous nerve pain through both my legs. It's a pain in the ass!

[Sunflower77]

I also contracted GSHV1 via genital sex. Used a condom every time with this particular partner, but one time we were rubbing and had a lot of skin to skin contact. 4 days later, started experiencing symptoms. Confirmed via blood test (showed was recent infection) and swab of the area. 

Glad to know there are others out there, as it is more rare to hear about this case.