Hsv-1 from oral to genital

[Griz3]

I have had HSV 1 my entire life (36yrs).

A couple years ago I received protected oral sex from a sex worker (plastic covering…not a condom)

I have since tested and am still only positive for HSV-1. I have not had any genital symptoms. Am I likely to have gotten new hsv-1 on my genitals form this encounter?

[Terri Warren]

It doesn’t work that way. If you have oral HSV 1, you are extremely unlikely to get HSV 1 genitally. In addition, the plastic barrier was very effective. Take this off your worry list.

Terri

[Griz3]

Thank you. Some follow up.

1. If I was extremely unlucky and did get ghsv1 this way. Would I know by now? I have never had any symptoms, but have had oral outbreaks since. Is there a way to test if I have never had any symptoms?

2. How extremely unlikely?

[Griz3]

I also believe that she touch my anus (no insertion just rubbing with hand/fingers). Is this a risk?

[Terri Warren]

Between having a barrier over your penis and having a history of HSV 1 already, I see no chance that you acquired HSV 1 genitally.
Touching your anus does not present any risk whatsoever.

Terri

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