Get your health question answered instantly from our pool of 18000+ doctors from over 80 specialties
159 Doctors Online

By proceeding, I accept the Terms and Conditions

Dr. Andrew Rynne
MD
Dr. Andrew Rynne

Family Physician

Exp 50 years

HCM Blog Instant Access to Doctors
HCM BlogQuestions Answered
HCM Blog Satisfaction

Can I Get Infected HSV1 Via Oral Sex?

i have hsv2.i found out around april.my girlfriend got tested and found out she has hsv1.they said it was an old virus. her antibodies count was about 35.0.this is embarrassing,but here goes.i perform oral with her.can she perform oral to me and not worry about hsv2?what supplements would you recommend for prevention of herpes outbreaks?
Mon, 12 Jan 2015
Report Abuse
  User's Response
HI
Well come to HCM
Oral coitus need to be avoided as long as it is possible this is not descent one chances of infection is always there even does not have history of any existing infection, but here in your case already have a history of viral infection so oral coitus is not advisable at all, hope this information helps, take care, have a nice day.
I find this answer helpful
Note: Consult a Sexual Diseases Specialist online for further follow up- Click here.
Disclaimer: These answers are for your information only and not intended to replace your relationship with your treating physician.
This is a short, free answer. For a more detailed, immediate answer, try our premium service [Sample answer]
Share on
 
Loading Online Doctors....
Can I Get Infected HSV1 Via Oral Sex?

HI Well come to HCM Oral coitus need to be avoided as long as it is possible this is not descent one chances of infection is always there even does not have history of any existing infection, but here in your case already have a history of viral infection so oral coitus is not advisable at all, hope this information helps, take care, have a nice day.