Can You Get Mouth Herpes From Having Oral Sex? Even If The Getting The Pleasure Doesnt Have It?
me and my boyfriend were having oral sex, he doesn’t have genital herpes and i don’t have any type. but now im getting some weird outbreak of my lips. they kind of sting if i touch them. they aren’t like very noticeable. they are just small red dots, above my top lip, and under my bottom. there aren’t many either, just like 5 or 6 in total. and they aren’t flat, like they kind of stick out like a bump. so please help me.
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February 22nd, 2010 at 2:09 am
yes you can!
February 22nd, 2010 at 8:10 am
Yes,
Stop touching them because if it is herpes the spots are VERY contagious and you will spread them around with your finger.
Try Zovirax cream on you face (not your genitals, you need tablets for that) and/or go to the doctor.
Don’t put your face anywhere near your boyfriend until you are sure in case you give him genital sores. Herpes is spread by contact, so you can cross infect very easily if you are not careful. Genital/Facial herpes is the same virus.
How do you get Herpes?
Herpes is spread by direct skin to skin contact. Unlike a flu virus that you can get through the air, herpes spreads by direct contact, that is, directly from the site of infection to the site of contact. For example, if you have a cold sore and kiss someone, you can transfer the virus to their mouth. Similarly, if you have active genital herpes and have vaginal or anal intercourse, you can give your partner genital herpes. Finally, if you have a cold sore and put your mouth on your partners genitals (oral sex), you can give your partner genital herpes.
When Is Herpes Most Likely To Be Spread?
Herpes is most easily spread when a sore is present, but, it is also often spread at other times too. Some people notice itching, tingling or other sensations before they see anything on their skin. These are called “Prodromal Symptoms” and they warn that virus may be present on the skin. Herpes is most likely to be spread from the time these first symptoms are noticed until the area is completely healed and the skin looks normal again. Sexual contact (oral, vaginal, or anal) is very risky during this time.
Can Herpes Be Transmitted Without Symptoms?
Yes! Sometimes those who know they are infected spread the virus between outbreaks, when no signs or symptoms are present. This is called “Asymptomatic Transmission.”
Research also shows that herpes simplex infections are often spread by people who don’t know they are infected. These people may have symptoms so mild they don’t notice them at all or else don’t recognize them as herpes.
Many genital herpes infections are spread from persons who are asymptomatic “Shedders” of the virus.
For those who recognize their symptoms, asymptomatic transmission appears to be far less likely than spreading the virus when lesions are present. Many couples have had sexual relations for years without transmitting herpes. Some simply avoid having sexual contact when signs or symptoms are present. Others use condoms or other protection between outbreaks to help protect against asymptomatic shedding.
Are complications possible?
One kind of complication involves spreading the virus from the location of an outbreak to other places on the body by touching the sore(s). The fingers, eyes, and other body areas can accidentally become infected in this way. Preventing self-infection is simple. Do not touch the area during an outbreak. If you do, wash your hands as soon as possible. The herpes virus is easily killed with soap and water.
February 22nd, 2010 at 11:06 am
Herpes is not always apparent and only God knows what diseases the boy has. He may not know.
Herpes is not the only thingyou can “catch” from oral sex.
See a physician and stop all intimate physical contact until you know what you are doing.
February 22nd, 2010 at 4:51 pm
Yes you can get herpes from oral sex and many different other types of infections and syphilis being one of them.
February 22nd, 2010 at 11:15 pm
Your partner might have had the herpes and he might not even know. The first days of herpes, the symptoms are not noticeable but the std can sill be passed on.
February 23rd, 2010 at 1:00 am
I learned this in sex ed at school guys dont always know if they have herpes but you can get an std from any form of sex