tslask
04-22-2004, 02:14 AM
I just have a couple of questions about oral sex that I hope someone can answer for me! I think I read on a different post that it's possible to get herpes from oral sex (even if both partners have never been with anyone else sexually)? If someone could explain this to me, it'd be great. Also, I always had the thought that oral sex was really safe. Especially safer than sex because I won't get pregnant, but is it really that safe? Are there other *common* risks that have to do with oral sex? (both giving and receiving). When I say common, I mean things that are known to happen or happen quite often? Someone please share their thoughts, I'm totally ignorant on the subject. :p Thanks! -Nikki-
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csoar2004
04-22-2004, 11:39 AM
I just have a couple of questions about oral sex that I hope someone can answer for me! I think I read on a different post that it's possible to get herpes from oral sex (even if both partners have never been with anyone else sexually)? If someone could explain this to me, it'd be great. Cold sores are caused by the herpes virus. If you or your partner has a cold sore around the mouth and you have oral sex, the chances increase that the herpes in the cold sore may be transmitted through a break in the skin around the genitals. Herpes, like all viruses is opportunistic and is just as happy creating havoc in the warm moist genital areas as it is in the mouth.
I suggest that you visit NIH's website and read up on the herpes virus. :)
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I suggest that you visit NIH's website and read up on the herpes virus. :)
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BoOtYLiCiOuSbAbE
04-22-2004, 03:32 PM
you can still get different STD's from oral sex but just not get pregnant
tslask
04-23-2004, 12:37 AM
Cold sores are caused by the herpes virus. If you or your partner has a cold sore around the mouth and you have oral sex, the chances increase that the herpes in the cold sore may be transmitted through a break in the skin around the genitals. Herpes, like all viruses is opportunistic and is just as happy creating havoc in the warm moist genital areas as it is in the mouth.
I suggest that you visit NIH's website and read up on the herpes virus. :)
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Is a canker sore the same as a cold sore? What's the chance that it could spread to the genitals if giving oral sex with a canker sore/cold sore? If herpes WAS spread to the genitals, is there no cure for it? It is the same genital herpes you can get when having sex with someone with genital herpes? So many questions... thanks!!!
I suggest that you visit NIH's website and read up on the herpes virus. :)
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203/146/146 on the Fat Flush Plan for life and perky to the max! :D
Is a canker sore the same as a cold sore? What's the chance that it could spread to the genitals if giving oral sex with a canker sore/cold sore? If herpes WAS spread to the genitals, is there no cure for it? It is the same genital herpes you can get when having sex with someone with genital herpes? So many questions... thanks!!!
devastated
04-23-2004, 09:16 AM
Is a canker sore the same as a cold sore? What's the chance that it could spread to the genitals if giving oral sex with a canker sore/cold sore? If herpes WAS spread to the genitals, is there no cure for it? It is the same genital herpes you can get when having sex with someone with genital herpes? So many questions... thanks!!!
A canker sore is NOT a coldsore, however, sometimes oral herpes can be located inside the mouth and resemble ulcers or canker sores, but most often, a coldsore will be on the lips or even face.
The chance of spreading herpes to the genitals while a sore is on the lip is pretty high, and it is even possible to spread it while there are NO coldsores present, as the virus sheds from time to time without producing symptoms, and actually, most people infected with oral herpes never get any symptoms at all and are unaware that they have it. Even so, in these people, the virus will shed and be contagious from time to time, without symptoms appearing. Research indicates that over 80% of the population are infected with HSV1 by the time they are 14 years old, most becoming infected via non sexual means, i.e., a relative kissing them, etc. Only about 20% of those infected ever show symptoms.
Oral herpes is generally caused by HSV1, but HSV1 can also infect the genitals. HSV2 predominately infects the genitals, but can infect orally, but oral HSV2 is uncommon, it prefers the genitals.
If you contract HSV1 on the genitals, it is still considered genital herpes, even if it came from someone's mouth. However, genital HSV1 is usually not as severe as genital HSV2, and the outbreaks are usually not as frequent as HSV2.
If you have more questions, try reading some posts over on the herpes board, or ***** has some great info on herpes, including the differences between the types, etc.
:)
There is no cure for either type of herpes.
A canker sore is NOT a coldsore, however, sometimes oral herpes can be located inside the mouth and resemble ulcers or canker sores, but most often, a coldsore will be on the lips or even face.
The chance of spreading herpes to the genitals while a sore is on the lip is pretty high, and it is even possible to spread it while there are NO coldsores present, as the virus sheds from time to time without producing symptoms, and actually, most people infected with oral herpes never get any symptoms at all and are unaware that they have it. Even so, in these people, the virus will shed and be contagious from time to time, without symptoms appearing. Research indicates that over 80% of the population are infected with HSV1 by the time they are 14 years old, most becoming infected via non sexual means, i.e., a relative kissing them, etc. Only about 20% of those infected ever show symptoms.
Oral herpes is generally caused by HSV1, but HSV1 can also infect the genitals. HSV2 predominately infects the genitals, but can infect orally, but oral HSV2 is uncommon, it prefers the genitals.
If you contract HSV1 on the genitals, it is still considered genital herpes, even if it came from someone's mouth. However, genital HSV1 is usually not as severe as genital HSV2, and the outbreaks are usually not as frequent as HSV2.
If you have more questions, try reading some posts over on the herpes board, or ***** has some great info on herpes, including the differences between the types, etc.
:)
There is no cure for either type of herpes.