Reply To: herpes on buttocks and keeping partner safe

[bkt]

Do they automatically test you for both herpes 1 and 2? I remember my doctor at the time explaining the difference between the two but can’t remember if he tested for both or not.. my question is could I have contracted one and two both from the same person and have them both now? Would it even matter in the scheme of things…just wondering if it would be easier to catch hsv 1 from oral sex than hsv 2.. in case we decide the risk on that is acceptable. I think I just need a bit of reassurance about the risk of us having sex..I really love this man and he me and I would feel awful if I gave him something.. although we have discussed waiting further until we both know we will be together very long-term ( ie.marriage) before we get any more adventurous with things. I think it bothers me more than him.
Thank you