Question 1

can u  get herpes by giving oral sex?

Accepted Answer

Absolutely: It is spread by contact so the answer is yes.

Question 2

what's the best way for a man to not give a women herpes?

Accepted Answer

Not have Herpes!: I am assuming you have herpes, since you would have not asked the question. Both type 1 and 2 herpes are not site specific, ie. Oral and genital types occur in both places. Viral contact with oral or genital areas is requisite. You can shed virus and not be aware of a lesion. Medications: valtex or Famvir (famciclovir) can lessen the likelyhood of transmission, as well as prevent outbreaks! barrier protection!

Question 3

i have herpes but my wife doesn't. can i give her a healthy baby without giving her herpes as well?

Accepted Answer

See your doc: If you want to prevent transmission of herpes to your wife you should take either Famvir or Valtrex (valacyclovir) every day. See your doctor. If you can't afford the medicine most likely your wife will get herpes from you. There is also Acyclovir which is cheap, but it would require taking a pill 3 times a day.

Question 4

if i have herpes 2 can i give it to my children?  what should i stop doing now that i found out i have it?

Accepted Answer

Herpes Two: Herpes two is found (90% of the time) somewhere between the belly button and the thighs.  If you do not know where you are infected then there is little we can do other than to make sure your partner is also tested.  If your partner is not infected with herpes two then you can go on medication to suppress the viral shedding by about 50%.

Question 5

does herpes give u a full body rash?

Accepted Answer

HSV1?: It is unlikely except in cases where the person's immune system is highly impaired.

Question 6

is it possible to give myself herpes from masturbating?

Accepted Answer

Unusual: Maybe if you had a fever blister and cross-contaminated topside and bottom. Otherwise, you would have to be exposed to the virus somehow or someone.

Question 7

i don't receive oral sex but i give it, can i still get herpes?

Accepted Answer

Yes: In order to not catch the herpes virus, one must be able to talk about herpes with his potential sexual partner. He must ask her if she has had herpes sores. If so, she can ask her doctor for prophylactic (preventive) anti-viral medication. The couple can also not have sex during the appearance of a sore, and for a week or so after the sore heals, to be extra safe. Using condoms helps prevention.

Question 8

how do you if you have herpes prevent giving it to someone else?

Accepted Answer

Prevention: There is no cure. We can only treat it. Patient is always at risk of sheeding even if asymptomatic.
Incubation period could be 2-12 days, in some cases up to 26 days.   The only way to avoid std is by abstinence.
Latex codom is just a barrier to prevent std, patient can still get or transmit std when wearing a condom. 
Partner needs to see a doctor.

Question 9

can you tell me if i could give someone herpes without an outbreak?

Accepted Answer

Yes: Via viral shedding. You don't need to have active lesions for this to occur.

Question 10

can you give herpes to your partner even if it is in its dormant stage?

Accepted Answer

Herpes: If it is dormant and no lesion is present then the virus can not be spread.

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