HSV2 & fingering

[Jcd1111]

I have had GHSV2 for 15 years. I am totally onboard with disclosure but am wondering if a man fingers me it can somehow be transmitted to him— I would rather not disclose if the encounter only goes as far as that.

[Terri Warren]

I don’t believe, if his fingers are intact, and you can check that out prior to sexual activity, that you need to disclose for fingering, no.

Terri

[Jcd1111]

Thank you Terry. What is the risk of transmission to man for oral, me receiving? Female, HSV2 for 15 years, an outbreak maybe once or twice a year.

[Jcd1111]

Also, fingers intact meaning no cuts? I thought mutual masturbation posed no risk but apparently there is some risk of…?

[Terri Warren]

no cuts, correct. Sometimes people acquire HSV on the finger called whitlow.
We don’t have stats on transmission via someone giving you oral sex, but I think it’s quite low – not zero.

Terri

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