How many of the hsv1 genital type have given this to a partner ? I am trying to understand if hsv1 genitally is really transmissable ? from what I read here it seems no one has ever had another ob since the first one for hsv1 genitally, so has anyone ever given this to their partner. I have never had another ob, so I don't know if I am contageous to a partner . I know type 2 does have issues with the skin shedding the virus to someone even though there is no ob occurring but what about type 1 genitally ? Has anyone here had another ob again for hsv1 genitally, and did anyone ever find out from a partner if they ever gave it to them genitally ? I really appreciate any input from the great people on this board as I am in a new relationship that my partner wants more than just a kiss goodnight :eek: and I have not told him anything yet. Thanks

so far no responses.....so are there any cases like this ??

I have HSV1 genitally. I have had it since May 2003 with only the first outbreak. Ive had a few sexual relationships since Ive had this and not one of them has contracted it from me. But of course condoms were used every time, even thou you can get it without. I know of a few people who have HSV1 genitally who have gotten outbreaks since there primary. Maybe you can be one of the lucky ones like me :) There is no way to find out how "contagious" you are, no tests. But you do viral shed! Males are less likely to get h, your less likely to spread it because you have 1 and not 2, but it's still possible. The best thing for you to do is to tell your new partner. For me this is hard, they tell you to be calm and matter of fact about it, but I just tend to cry it all out :) Goodluck

Thanks Gvillegirl - I am so confused as to what is the "right thing" to do in this situation. I have never had anyone tell me to be careful when I kiss them because the have it orally...and that is how I contacted it genitally. I really feel that it is important to be honest....but so many people freak when they just hear the word herpes. I always insist on condoms unlesss I am in a relationship for quite a long time and it is exclusive, however even with condoms people get h especially type 2 which is what I hope I never get. I just feel that I am not contageous since I don't get ob 's and most people have the hsv1 antibodies already so why get into this big I've got to tell you issue. I know of some people who have type 2 and they never tell which I think is pretty bad especially since they still get ob's. I hate this virus it is so mentally challenging and just the thought of getting into telling someone makes me just feel like telling my new partner that I am not interested in a deeper relationship just to avoid this speech. I never ever could even think of being a nun and guess what I am one now !!!l LOL

thanks for listening .. :) ..at least on this board people understand how we all feel.

its variable. I have ghsv-1 but its been hard on my nerves. Granted, when I get sick I get SICK....havent had any obvious OBs or anything but nontheless its sucked.

I think HSV1 genitally can affect the nerves quite badly - I had the same problem early on, terrible sensations in my legs. It seems to have settled down now. I think this nerve effect is actually worse than the HSV1 OBs!

I have had one HSV1 outbreak - the initial one. It did however go on for a long time and seemed to be healing and then reappeared looking slightly different, and this took about a month to heal altogether, so perhaps this would count as a few outbreaks running together. In any case, since that first month (August '03), there's been no sign of it (and I have been checking properly with a mirror! A lot!!)

Studies suggest that the shedding from genital HSV1 will be significantly less than that from both genital HSV2 and oral HSV1. However, these things vary for different people. How long have you had genital HSV1 for? There are no hard and fast rules, but asymptomatic shedding tends to decrease over time - particularly after the first year.

Hi beaker24 I have had the virus ghsv-1 since June 04 and have not had another ob , but I did go on Valtrex for 10 days and I immediately began to find out things about getting rid of the virus.I know there is no cure it will always be in my body, but I bought the book never an outbreak which comes with DMSO and a bottle of liquid oxygen. the author tells you about supplements like garlic, cats claw coq10 red marine algae llysine. So I did the DMSO for 6 months applying the cream to the area for 3 days each month and I have been taking all those supplements so far so good no obs and I feel great. I will admit I was very very depressed at first but I have gotten over it because I don't have any obs I am getting retested next month to see what my blood tells me about my antibodies. I tested for antibodies for the HSV 1 at 2.91 and I was negative for type (thank God)in August so I will see what happens next month. I just feel like I am not contageous and that is why I wonder if I really need to tell a partner that I had this thing happen to me especially since I don't get obs. I will ask my dr next month what he thinks I should do. I have not anyone tell me if they gave it to anyone genitally to genitally, so I am wondering how contageous the HSV-1 genitally is ??

Wow. I can't even begin to tell you how much you sound like me! I think that taking all those supplements and what not might be over doing it, but thats my opinion. I would wait and see if you got another one, most likely you won't, or if you do, it will be far and few between. I am right with you on getting retested and feeling like your not contagious. I go thru the whole denial thing every once in awhile. Ive only had that ONE outbreak 20 months ago, and she swabbed the actual lesion. I know I have it, but sometimes I wish I would have another ob just for me to know that I do really have it. Like I said before there is no way to find out how contagious you are, and how someone would catch it. Every person's body is different, and while you could have sex with one person and not transmit, the next person may be different.
I definately believe you need to tell the person your going to be with, think if the tables were turned, wouldn't you want to know?! But having HSV1 is better then 2, and let him know the difference between them.

Yeah, agreed. You always have to give people the choice, and tell them that you have herpes. The "good news" is that it's HSV1, which most people have on their mouths anyway, and someone who already has HSV1 orally is highly unlikely to get the virus again from someone else's asymptomatic genital shedding.