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Bono Vox

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Girlfriend has HSV-2 and HPV - what are risks to me?
Posted: 12-06-07 14:17pm

I've been seeing a girl now who is a carrier of HSV-2 and HPV but hasn't had an outbreak in 7 years. She told me a month into our relationship and it didn't change the way I feel about her. Up until this point all we have done is kiss and because of our faith we are waiting until marriage to have intercourse. Things are progressing well, but what I want to know is what exactly is safe and unsafe actions we can perform?

I don't want to sound perverted or crude but are things like oral sex or even stimulating her "down there" a potential risk for me? Or could they cause her to have another outbreak after 7 years? What if I have a sore on my finger? There's a huge stigma about this and I am just so ignorant. I know a great infectious disease doc that we could both talk to, but she is the one for me, I love her, but I want to figure out how to balance safety with pleasuring her.

I'm surprised her GYN hasn't done more education with her, nor even a blood work up, but she is not comfortable. Can someone lead me to a site or explain what the risks are for various things outside of intercourse?

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Rosie H

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Posted: 12-18-07 16:37pm

if she has a sore in or on her mouth dont do any sexual activity. You can pass a mouth sore onto the genitals. Even when there is no outbreak you can still pass herpes, the chances are slim but it can still happen. If you want to have sex or do sexual activities but dont want to get it the have her get on daily medication, even if she hasnt had an outbreak. Also use condoms and dental dams. Just cause she doesnt have outbreaks doesnt mean that you wont. She could be a carrier and pass to you and then you could have and outbreak once a month. You just dont know.

I have never heard of getting a sore on you finger. But you can get them on your genitals, mouth, butt, and thighs. I hope this helps please ask as many questions as you need to.
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