Anonymous wrote:My new partner is positive for HSN-2. They are on valtrex taken regularly.

Outbreak is how they found out they have it. But they were dormant for 3 years.

What are the risks for oral and PIV?

Never heard of it. Good luck.

If you take precautions, you’ll be fine. Talk to a doc. I’ve had five minor outbreaks in the 13 years I’ve been married and DH and I have been condom-free that whole time. He hasn’t gotten it.

Anonymous wrote:I take Valtrex but that is only when I am about to get a cold sore

That’s HSV1

OP is likely male - women have this infection more often

I take Valtrex but that is only when I am about to get a cold sore

Anonymous wrote:I wouldn’t take the risk unless married. If you catch it and you break up, there goes your sex/dating life.

Also not sure your child status but HSV can cause major complications during pregnancy. If kids are in your future, that’s something to think about.

Not to scare you OP, but a friend had HSV and ended up having an anencephalic baby which was stillborn (or perhaps aborted) in the 8th month. The whole situation was tragic. She and her DH went on to have 3 typically developing pregnancies and deliveries. But, it is important to know that herpes during pregnancy can cause serious birth defects.

Anonymous wrote:I wouldn’t take the risk unless married. If you catch it and you break up, there goes your sex/dating life.

Also not sure your child status but HSV can cause major complications during pregnancy. If kids are in your future, that’s something to think about.

Your dating pool would shrink, but it would not disappear completely.

Wow hard pass no pun intended.

Anonymous wrote:That's a no from me dog!

This. No thanks.

You should speak to a doctor. Medication reduces but does not eliminate the risk of transmission.

I'm sorry. A long term bf gave it to me. Agree with PP, set up an appointment to talk to your doctor to get an exam and discuss testing. But the risks are ... high.

I wouldn’t take the risk unless married. If you catch it and you break up, there goes your sex/dating life.

Also not sure your child status but HSV can cause major complications during pregnancy. If kids are in your future, that’s something to think about.

Research. Ask your doctor. Don’t ask here.

That's a no from me dog!

My new partner is positive for HSN-2. They are on valtrex taken regularly.

Outbreak is how they found out they have it. But they were dormant for 3 years.

What are the risks for oral and PIV?