I am a lesbian who has had general herpes for 17 years. I have had many long term and short term relationships, a completely normal (unprotected) sex life and NEVER passed it to a partner. I am aware of my body. I can feel an outbreak coming and abstain accordingly. You cannot get herpes on your hands and there is no need for paranoia about giving her oral sex. Since 50% of people were exposed to HSV 1 in childhood (most commonly causes cold sores) you may already have antibodies. If u feel you need to wrap this woman in plastic before touching her, walk away. It's hurtful to think that people can be so ignorant about a very common and relatively harmless skin condition.
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I am a lesbian who has had general herpes for 17 years. I have had many long term and short term relationships, a completely normal (unprotected) sex life and NEVER passed it to a partner. I am aware of my body. I can feel an outbreak coming and abstain accordingly. You cannot get herpes on your hands and there is no need for paranoia about giving her oral sex. Since 50% of people were exposed to HSV 1 in childhood (most commonly causes cold sores) you may already have antibodies. If u feel you need to wrap this woman in plastic before touching her, walk away. It's hurtful to think that people can be so ignorant about a very common and relatively harmless skin condition.
February 14, 2013 - 8:31amThis Comment
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