Reply To: 17 years since HSV1 Dx

[Cincinatti2345]

Hello- I believe my question got overlooked. Since reading other posts I decided to simply disclose that I have been exposed to the cold sore virus to my partner. I have also seen in other posts that shedding occurs about 4 days out of a year for GHSV1. My partner and I have only had intercourse with a condom but are discussing moving to the ‘next level’ of our sexual relationship- not using condoms. I do not receive oral sex from him out of personal preference, but am assuming the risk of him contracting GHSV1 via intercourse is quite low? Is there an increased risk factor at all for a man that is uncircumcised? I am assuming he has likely already been exposed to HSV1 as he is in his 40s but would like to have all information. Thank you 🙂