Can give herpes via oral sex
Herpes simplex virus type 2 (HSV2) is spread by skin-to-skin contact and can potentially cause genital herpes in others by giving oral sex.
Fact: Cold sores on the mouth or face are caused by HSV-1 and are commonly Myth: If you have genital herpes you can't have (receive) oral sex. Myth: I can pass herpes to myself from my mouth to my genitals if I accidentally touch myself.
HSV-2 is rarely transmitted through oral sex, but that doesn't mean it's You can still transmit the virus to a partner even if you don't have any.
Getting Genital Herpes from Oral Herpes & Vice Versa
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Description:It cannot be transmitted through semen, from touching toilet seats and other objects, or from using hot tubs. HSV2 passes from one person to another when infected areas come into contact with mucous membranes or open areas on the skin of uninfected people. A mucous membrane is a moist lining found in certain parts of the body, including the vagina, anus, and mouth. Once infected with HSV2, the initial symptoms usually appear within 2 weeks after exposure. This is known as the primary outbreak, and it may be more severe and last longer than future outbreaks.
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