cold sore-genital transmission?
hi i had an EXTREMELY mild "cold sore". it was not sore, open, never tingled, never itched, and its practically healed at this moment, and did not even seem to carry liquid [not really a blister]. i also take vitamins to boost my immune system such as lysine, vits a, c , e, folic acid among a few others. i treated it religiously with dial soap, zinc cream and this skin mineral. like i said its very mild. yesterday i got intimate with this guy, and i BRIEFLY licked his penis 2x, away from the corner of my mouth. assuming this is a cold sore, what are his chances of contracting something? its very mild and the contact was veryy brief.
the infected part of my skin didnt touch him, and like i said 20x it was barely a cold sore...and this is the 3rd day and its gone practically [at least seems like it] and we didnt kiss, corner of my lip did not touch anywhere once or that side of my mouth for that matter. im very worried tho. does anyone know or opinions?
i recently went to the gyn and am fine and taking care of myself really well.
November 23rd, 2010 - 18:16
There is some risk if the sore came into contact with his penis, but its impossible to say with the information you have given.
Herpes is transferred when the virus is on your skin surface and you have skin to skin contact with another person.
November 23rd, 2010 - 18:16
It is very likely you gave him genital herpes.
http://health.lifestyle.yahoo.ca/condition_info_details.asp?disease_id=246&relation_id=21697#Causes
November 23rd, 2010 - 18:16
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November 23rd, 2010 - 18:16
There are many common ways through which cold sore transmission can occur. The most common way is through kissing a person with an active cold sore. Other common ways that cold sores are spread include:
* Sharing utensils, drinks, napkins, towels, toothbrushes, or any other objects that have touched a cold sore
* Touching the cold sore and then touching the skin of another person
* Performing oral sex on a person with active genital herpes (the herpes simplex virus that causes genital herpes can also cause cold sores).
Cold sores can be transmitted at any time that cold sore symptoms are present. This means that transmission can occur from the first tingle until the cold sore is completely healed.
November 23rd, 2010 - 18:16
Herpes is a very wide-spread disease, affecting up to 25% of women, and 20% of men ages 12 and up in the United States. It is usually dormant, causing no discomfort or symptoms, and can be mistaken for innocuous skin problems even when active.
The most prominent symptoms of Herpes are recurring cold sores and blisters. If you or your partner experience these frequently recurring skin problems, consider talking to our counselors about testing for HSV.