The great news is that no, you don’t necessarily have to stop having sex if you find out you have an STI. Medication is available to cure most STIs, and even the one’s without a cure have medications or management strategies so that sex is still an option. … Read Full Answer
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If my partner has herpes around their mouth can I get herpes "down there" during oral sex?
Unfortunately the short answer is yes. Herpes simplex virus (HSV) moves easily from skin to skin.
HSV-1, the most common type, causes facial and genital herpes. Facial herpes (cold sores) are very common.
HSV-2 usually causes genital herpes. … Read Full Answer
Can I get genital herpes on my mouth? Eeewww…
Having herpes does not mean that you are dirty. There are many people who are living perfectly normal lives with herpes. It’s about managing and knowing more about it … Read Full Answer
What does a herpes sore look like?
Some people experience mild and infrequent symptoms that are easy to mistake for something else. There are also people who have no symptoms at all. On the other hand there are people have noticeable blisters or sores. These look similar to a cold sore. The may also have tingling, itching, burning or painful sensations, and sometimes make it painful to pee. Most people … Read Full Answer
Can I ever get an STI from kissing?
Kissing is a least risky sexual activity. Herpes (HSV 1 & 2) is the only STI that is know to spread through kissing. Herpes is one of the most common infections but the stigma around … Read Full Answer
My partner tested positive for herpes (thru swab test for sores). I do not have any symptoms as of now, how do I get to know my status?
Your partner did the right thing by getting tested to find out if he has herpes.
Herpes is infectious; you can get herpes from an infected sex partner even if they don’t have visible sores. The herpes virus is sometimes present on the skin even when there are no symptoms. … Read Full Answer
I just found out I have herpes (HSV-2.) I am scared to tell my girlfriend and that I’ll spread it to her. Will I ever be able to have sex again?
It sounds like this diagnosis is causing some fear about your relationship and your sex life, but I hope to share some information that can relieve some of that fear. Getting tested was your first step, now as you start the conversation with your girlfriend … Read Full Answer
