Question 1

can you get genital herpes by kissing someone who is having an outbreak on their genitals?

Accepted Answer

Possibke: You are likely to contract herpes only by having intimate contact with the site that is shedding virus.  If kissing means oral sex, then yes you are at risk - if you mean only kissing in the traditional sense, with no genital contact, then you should not be at risk.  If your partner has oral herpes, then again you would be at risk with traditional kissing.

Question 2

i have oral herpes. if i kiss a guy and we get kinky then he starts eating/licking me out, what are the chances that i can get genital herpes?

Accepted Answer

Always there.: If you have an active lesion you can have spread to the genital region. If not active it is stil possible but less likely. Also the person that you are doing this with -what is his herpes status? All these factors come into play. Nothing however is for sure. The chances of spreading oral herpes virus to the genitals is much less than spreading genital herpes.

Question 3

can a virgin get genital herpes? i have a bump down there, but i've never engaged in any type of sexual activity. i've never even been kissed!

Accepted Answer

No.: Herpes is a sexually transmitted disease. No sexual contact means no herpes.  Herpes is a painful blistery rash. Sounds like you have a bump which is something else. Maybe a cyst.

Question 4

can i (male) get genital herpes by french kissing a girl with genital herpes (type 2)? thank you.

Accepted Answer

No: Unless she has the genital herpes on her lips, which is possible, then just kissing will not expose you to the genital herpes.

Question 5

possibly have a cold sore, kissed girlfriend who doesn't have one and then she gave oral sex. i'm very worried. what is the odds i get genital herpes?

Accepted Answer

Viral exposure: The oral herpes virus is very common and can unfortunately manifest as lesions on post the lips and the genitals. if either of you has the virus and have engaged in oral sex, then transmission is possible. Nevertheless if you maintain good health and community than the likelihood of recurrence and symptoms will be low. Fortunately herpes is treatable, but you guys should talk about it together.

Question 6

woman has genital herpes just above vagina. no outbreak when i saw her. on meds for 4 years and no outbreaks for 2. can i get genital herpes by kissing her on lips or by sucking in her breasts?

Accepted Answer

No, but with sex you: may. Kissing and sucking her breast will not transmit genital herpes to you. If you have sex with her, even with a condom, and even if there is not lesion, you could get genital herpes.

Question 7

my mom has genital herpes can i hug her,kiss her,touch her and wash my clothes with her without catching the virus?if she coughed in my face will get?

Accepted Answer

No: No, you can not catch the genital herpes through kissing, hugging your mom, and washing your clothes together. Not through the cough as well. Be happy together. Your question is pretty smart.

Question 8

if someone has genital herpes can you kiss them?

Accepted Answer

Yes, but Beware!: Herpes is a sexually transmitted disease (std) caused by the herpes simplex virus (hsv). Hsv-type 1 commonly causes fever blisters on the mouth or face (oral herpes), while hsv-type 2 typically affects the genital area (genital herpes). However, both viral types can cause either genital or oral infections. Hsv-1 and hsv-2 are transmitted through direct contact, including kissing, sexual contact (v.

Question 9

can you give genital herpes to someone from kissing?

Accepted Answer

Yes: Mouth to mouth or mouth to genital kissing can spread herpes in it's active form -- herpes simplex is a viral disease and is spread form person to person through intimate contact.

Question 10

i have genital herpes. can i transmit it by kissing? or giving oral?

Accepted Answer

Only if also oral: The herpes virus doesn't travel through the body. Some people with genital herpes also catch it in the mouth. Those persons sometimes can transmit it by kissing or oral sex. But if your herpes is only genital, you can only transmit it by genital contact with another person.

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Can a virgin get genital herpes? i have a bump down there, but i've never engaged in any type of sexual activity. i've never even been kissed!

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Can i (male) get genital herpes by french kissing a girl with genital herpes (type 2)? thank you.

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Possibly have a cold sore, kissed girlfriend who doesn't have one and then she gave oral sex. i'm very worried. what is the odds i get genital herpes?

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My mom has genital herpes can i hug her,kiss her,touch her and wash my clothes with her without catching the virus?if she coughed in my face will get?

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