chances of spreading herpes while non-symptomatic

hmmmm · 02-15-2002, 10:11 AM

i am aware (from watching television commercials) that it is "possible" to shed the herpes virus even when one is not having an active breakout. what are the chances (mor likely, less likely, just as likely...). i have heard that it is unlikely, yet possible to spread while the virus is dormant. is this correct? and do these new drugs reduce the chance of sheddingg the virus at all?

hotcpl4unfla · 02-16-2002, 10:23 AM

I dated a girl who hd herpes for almost a year. I did a lot of research on the topic, needless to say! Yes, it is possible to spread herpes even without an outbreak present. Beware, some forms of genital herpes can be deep inside the woman's vagina, and are not visible from outside. Therefore, your safest bet is to ALWAYS USE A CONDOM. It is not as easy to spread herpes if there is NO outbreak, however. I still wouldn't take any chances, if I were you. Now if the GUY has herpes, I can't really say too much there, but I'm sure it follows the same rule of thumb. Just use safe sex always. My ex also used to rule out oral sex whenever she had a breakout (hers was internal and painful, so she knew when it was going on), because I could have got a nasty virus on my mouth and tongue from that! Be safe, but you can still have fun!

hotcpl4unfla · 02-16-2002, 10:27 AM

oops, almost forgot your last question. Drugs help relieve the outbreaks, not CURE IT. Therefore, the virus is ALWAYS present. The drugs are for the relief of the infected person, not for protection of the other party! Yes, it is a little more difficult to spread it when there are no outbreaks, but why chance it? It can still happen. If you don't want painful sores on the head of your dick and in your peehole

once a month or so, wrap the rascal!

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02-15-2002, 10:11 AM	#1 (permalink)
hmmmm Registered User Join Date: Feb 2002 Posts: 1	chances of spreading herpes while non-symptomatic i am aware (from watching television commercials) that it is "possible" to shed the herpes virus even when one is not having an active breakout. what are the chances (mor likely, less likely, just as likely...). i have heard that it is unlikely, yet possible to spread while the virus is dormant. is this correct? and do these new drugs reduce the chance of sheddingg the virus at all?

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02-16-2002, 10:23 AM	#2 (permalink)
hotcpl4unfla Swingers Board Addict Join Date: Sep 2001 Posts: 168 Location: Tampa, Florida USA Status: Couple	I dated a girl who hd herpes for almost a year. I did a lot of research on the topic, needless to say! Yes, it is possible to spread herpes even without an outbreak present. Beware, some forms of genital herpes can be deep inside the woman's vagina, and are not visible from outside. Therefore, your safest bet is to ALWAYS USE A CONDOM. It is not as easy to spread herpes if there is NO outbreak, however. I still wouldn't take any chances, if I were you. Now if the GUY has herpes, I can't really say too much there, but I'm sure it follows the same rule of thumb. Just use safe sex always. My ex also used to rule out oral sex whenever she had a breakout (hers was internal and painful, so she knew when it was going on), because I could have got a nasty virus on my mouth and tongue from that! Be safe, but you can still have fun!

02-16-2002, 10:27 AM	#3 (permalink)
hotcpl4unfla Swingers Board Addict Join Date: Sep 2001 Posts: 168 Location: Tampa, Florida USA Status: Couple	oops, almost forgot your last question. Drugs help relieve the outbreaks, not CURE IT. Therefore, the virus is ALWAYS present. The drugs are for the relief of the infected person, not for protection of the other party! Yes, it is a little more difficult to spread it when there are no outbreaks, but why chance it? It can still happen. If you don't want painful sores on the head of your dick and in your peehole once a month or so, wrap the rascal!