Reply To: Ex Boyfriend tested positive for HSV2

[Terri Warren]

The chances of contracting hSV 1 in the ways that you describe are so close to zero, I would advise completely taking it off your list. I would agree with your friends that you are freaking out a little due to the situation with your previous partners. It sounds nothing like a primary outbreak to me.

The only inanimate situation that I worry about with HSV 1 is sharing lipsticks or lip gloss or chapstick because those items stay moist and have direct contact with lips. Otherwise, I don’t worry about utensils or saliva or glasses.

You can be a worry wort, it’s OK. It’s my job to reassure you.

Terri