Shedding and sex? - Herpes Message Board

Lady La La · 11-28-2007, 08:19 AM

You know how the virus sheds a few days out of the year, which is when you can infect a partner with no signs or symptoms.... Is it possible during this time, even with a condom that you pass it to your partner??? Or if they are giving you oral and its shedding but no signs could they become infected?? Since there are parts of the skin that are not covered and all the fluids may get on your partner could that give them the virus as well through the shedding period??

catharine101 · 11-28-2007, 06:13 PM

That's actually when most people get infected. After all, not too many people suffering from an outbreak are in the mood for sex!! Most people contract the virus while their partner is shedding - condom or not. And this includes oral sex.

Too bad you can't tell when you're shedding!