OB-GYN (Obstetrician-Gynecologist) Questions Genital Herpes

Genital Herpes Transmission

I am a female with genital herpes. Have had it for 15 years. Would like to be with a partner that does not have it. I have only ever gotten sores a few times. Always in the same place, on my butt cheek.

If he wears a condom, I will still get vaginal fluid all over his groin area - so how can he stay protected? Does it pass through vaginal fluid automatically? Does he need to physically touch a sore (or any part of my cheeks/asymptomatic shedding)?

I am taking medication for it, to lessen the chances of transmission. And would want him to wear a condom.

Does it automatically pass through all vaginal fluid?

Female | 51 years old
Complaint duration: 15
Medications: Valtrex
Conditions: Genital herpes

1 Answer

HI
the virus does not automatically pass through the vaginal fluid, only if the infection is active. taking the antivirals will help to decrease asymptomatic shedding. wearing a condom also helps
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