can you get herpes by sharing a cigarette with someone that has it?
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It is feasible that HSV-1 (commonly known as oral herpes) could be transmitted in this manner.  The most common transmission lines of HSV-1 are by kissing or sharing of food/drink (cups, straws, bottles, utensils, etc.).  Basically anything that an infected person's saliva comes in contact with, especially during an outbreak, is a potential means of transmission.  That's why 80 to 90 percent of the people in the US are infected with this variant of the virus, though many don't even realize it (percentages are according to the NIH and CDC).
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It is transmitted very easily. If they under-ware was washed though before the other person wore it, then no, they wouldn't get herpes from that. \n\nI was worried about giving it to my younger brothers when I lived with them (because we shared the same bathroom). So, I can understand your worry, but you have nothing to worry about as long as they were washed.
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Yes Herpes simplex, whether oral (usually HSV type 1) or genital (usually HSV type 2) can be transferred to a sex partner through skin contact.  Transmission rates to a partner is significanly lower during times when there are no obvious lesions, but still possible.  There is a much higher rate of transmission when there are visible active outbreaks.\n\nHSV 1 has lower infectivity rates compared to HSV type 2.  Prophylactic therapy days prior to sexual activity up til days after it with Acyclovir at least 400 mg twice a day may decrease risk of contracting herpes, but is not a guarantee.
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yes, you can get herpes even when you partner has no sores.\n\nCheck out the link for info, treatments, and what to do next.
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Yes it is possible that they could have herpes for decades and you would not get it. \n\nGenerally herpes only spreads when there is an outbreak, but it can also spread when an outbreak is going to occur (a tingling itchy feeling where the sore is going to appear).\n\nThe previous poster was wrong when they mentioned you need not worry about oral herpes. Oral herpes can spread to the genitals, and vice versa, during oral sex. \n\nThere is nothing that you need to be fearful about as long as you guys are careful when you touch in those areas. \n\nAnd really, you'd be surprised how many people have herpes anyhow. It really is not big deal in certain countries, as it is so widespread. And hey, it's just a cold sore and a slight decrease in immune functions...it could be way worse. \n\nMy last gf had it and we were together for years with no problems. If you honestly love this person, this really shouldn't be an issue at all. Hell, even if you just want to shack up with them for awhile it shouldn't be an issue hehe.
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First of all, it doesn't come from "nasty people who have sex with many people". That girl is such a moron. Anyway, you may become infected by someone who is carrying the virus by having sexual relations with them. This also includes oral sex. You've seen people with cold sores, right? If someone has oral sex with another person who has the disease they may contract oral herpes. Same idea with genital herpes. If someone has herpes they may have active outbreaks or they may never have an outbreak in their life. They may not even know they have the virus but they are still able to pass it on. Even if you use protection there is still a chance to contract the disease. \nThere is no cure for herpes. It lies dormant in your spinal cord until it activates, then it rises to the surface of the skin to the spot where the disease was first contracted. It causes painful red sores that usually last for 1-2 weeks.
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Yes you can. \nThey are both caused by the Herpes Simplex virus (HSV). Usually a cold sore is Herpes Simplex Type 1, genital herpes is Herpes Simplex Type 2. Unfortunately you can cross-infect, getting HSV1 on the genitals or genital herpes on the lips. I am sure you can imagine how.\nOnly about a quarter of Americans over the age of 12 have no antibodies against one of the two (standard test for exposure and infection).\nHSV1 is extremely prevalent (very easy to pass on, quite innocently, just by an injudicious kiss to a baby). Most everybody (up to 90% of the population) has antibodies against HSV1 by the time they're 50.\nAbout 20 to 30% of the population has antibodies against HSV2, more women than men (infection is easier for females), but HSV1 is fast becoming a major cause of genital herpes.\nSo if you want to be sure - don't date anyone with herpes (but you might of course have it yourself). At least, do not ever have oral intercourse when you have a cold sore. \nI hope this helps.
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If the herpes virus is able to get through an opening in the skin, a person can contract herpes. See source for details.
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it can be a cycle, cause if you give your bf herpes and then you give him head then you'll get a different strain on the mouth/throat and then you could pass it back to him through kissing or if he goes down on you.
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All the same ones you can get from vaginal or anal sex.  The probability of say HIV/AIDS, or other fluid transmitted disease is low but can happen. It is most dangerous if you have open sores in or near your mouth.  Other things like herpes, gonorrhoea and such can be transmitted to the mouth or around the mouth.  Advise is to be sure of your partners STD status and use protection for all sexual activity.\n\nTerry
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That is a a false rumour.  Oral sex is fine as long as neither person has open sores in the mouth or on the female genitals (or male penis).\nIf you have a cold sore on your lips you can give Herpes Type I to the woman, so avoid it then.\nIf you enjoy receiving oral, then it is only fair that you give it to her. So wash well, be monogamous, and if you are too worried you can use a dental dam, or square of rubber to be between your mouth and her genitals.\nYou won't be harmed if the girl is clean and has no venereal diseases.
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You get genital herpes through direct skin to skin contact and by having sex with someone who has the virus. \n\nIf you give a girl oral sex who has genital herpes you can get herpes in your mouth. These are cold sores (herpes simplex one). Genital herpes are herpes simplex 2. Even if she is showing no signs of the virus, she can be "shedding" the virus for up to 10 days after the sores have healed. This can cause you to get the virus.\n\nYou can get cold sores by kissing someone who has a sore on their lip. You can also get them by sharing chap stick or lip stick with some one who has the sores on their lips.
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Herpes is the big one. The only way you can gets aids from an oral transfer is if you have any sores in your mouth, on your lips,gums, tongue, etc. His infected fluids have to get into your bloodstream directly to infect you with aids.  You should not be giving oral sex to someone if you have the slightest suspicion they have something. They may look perfectly 'clean' and normal and still be carrying something. Take care of yourself.
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Generally, a person can only get HSV-2 infection during sexual contact with someone who has a genital HSV-2 infection. Transmission can occur from an infected partner who does not have a visible sore and may not know that he or she is infected.\n\nHSV-1 can cause genital herpes, but it more commonly causes infections of the mouth and lips, so-called "fever blisters." HSV-1 infection of the genitals can be caused by oral-genital or genital-genital contact with a person who has HSV-1 infection. Genital HSV-1 outbreaks recur less regularly than genital HSV-2 outbreaks.
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Yes. common girl-to-girl transmitted diseases include genital warts (HPV), herpes and bacterial vaginosis. A study a few years ago tested lesian couples and found that if both partners had BV, the becteria were often genetical identical, meaning they probably gave it to each other. girl-to-girl HIV transmission is rare, but not impossible.
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Your boyfriend could have gotten herpes before he was with you.  It can lie dormant in the body for years before symptoms appear, or you can get symptoms right away if your immune system is weak.  I just depends on the person.  It's probably not good to play the blame game, because he'll never know how or where he got it.  And it is possible that you gave it to him, unless you've never been with anyone before.  Like I said, you'll never know who got what and when, so it's just better to accept it and move on from there.  Hope this is helpful to you.
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Herpes can spread like wild fire if your not careful thats why mommy always said for you not to eat or drink after anyone inculding family. Thats an nasty little buga I've seen what it will do to the human body I've seen patients ate up like they had cancer.You can get it from having sex unprotected and protected.