Herpes
Misinformation:
Transferring Cold Sores during oral sex.
By: John Trout
Question:
If I suffers from cold sores (herpes simplex 1) but
not from genital herpes (herpes simplex 2), is it
possible for me to pass on the virus to my partner
during oral sex; even if I am cold-sore free at
the time?
Answer: Unfortunately, yes, even though the
chances are slim, both Herpes Simplex Type 1 (cold
sores) and Herpes Simplex Type 2 (genital herpes), can
infect either the mouth or genitals. Likewise, both
cold sores and genital herpes can be transferred from
one partner to another even if the infected partner is
asymptomatic at the time.
Since there are few faster ways to ruin a
relationship than when one partner give the other
herpes, lets clear-up some more herpes misinformation that
could save you from giving or receiving the gift that
keeps on giving.
-
Even
though a big ole cold sore on someone's lip or
mouth is a good indication that they do have
herpes simplex type 1, you can't tell if
someone has genital herpes just by the way they
look, live or act. If someone suffers from cold
sores it doesn't mean they are more or less likely
to also suffer from genital herpes, likewise if
someone does not suffer from cold sores that
doesn't mean they don't have genital herpes.
Eighty million Americans have herpes —
that's at least one in six adults, including that
cute date who forgot to bring condoms.
-
Intercourse
is not the only way herpes is spread. Herpes
is spread from skin to skin contact. That means
you can get herpes (cold sores or genital) from
kissing, performing or receiving oral sex, or
touch an infected area with any part of your body
-
Someone
can have herpes and not even know it. Herpes
symptoms usually develop within 2 to 20 days after
contact with the virus, however it could take
longer and in some cases (especially women) the
newly infected person may remain asymptomatic but
still be able to pass on the virus to others.
-
Herpes
can be spread between outbreaks, even when no
signs or symptoms are present. It can also be
spread by asymptomatic people who don't even know
they are infected.
-
You
can get herpes in your eyes, on your fingers
and on other parts of the body by touching an
outbreak. Soap and water will kill the virus on
the surface of your skin, however, once you are
infected, soap and water will not get rid off cold
sores or genital herpes outbreaks.
-
Aside
from abstinence, there is no sure fire way to
protect yourself from contracting herpes
during intimacy with an infected partner. Next to
abstinence, using latex condoms is the most
recommended safeguard against contracting herpes,
but it is far from 100% effective.
If you
suspect you might have some form of the herpes virus
or if you have a partner that has herpes, please see
your local health care provider for a diagnosis and
medical advise. For more information about herpes,
including clinical pictures, frequently asked
questions and news about a possible herpes cure,
please visit our website at www.herpes-pics.com
This
article is part of a free educational series of
articles written by John Trout, on the subject of the
herpes virus. To read the complete series go to: http://www.herpes-pics.com/herpes_article_series.htm
Article
Source: http://www.herpes-pics.com/
**********************************************************
Web publisher & author: John Trout is a full time
internet research specialist and webmaster for several
informational websites including: http://herbs-herbal-remedies.com
, http://newsabout.info
and http://herpes-pics.com
You have permission to publish this article
electronically or in print, free of charge, as long as
you leave the article title, author name, body and
resource box in tact (means NO changes) with the links
made active and you agree to our posted publisher
terms of service.
**********************************************************
