What are the different ways you can contract herpes or genital warts?
i have only had one sexual partner. and i have just found out that i have either genital warts or herpes. now he does not have any symptoms and before i ask questions like did you cheat i was just wondering if their was a non sexual way of contracting these infections/diseases. i was also wondering if anyone had any info on how to deal with these problems once you have them. like how one continues with sexual activities both oral and intercourse. And if anyone knows if the diseases ever go away in that is it safe to have sex without protection if the warts arent present etc.
to all those who respond to my question. thank you for your time and effort, it is really appriciated.
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both HSV and HPV are spread by skin to skin contact. If you have had any type of sexual activity including oral sex, anal, rubbing of genitals, and in some rare cases hand to genital contact, you can contract either. In some rare cases you can infect yourself with the herpes virus if you have recently contracted the virus orally and spread it to the genitals. You can catch oral herpes VERY easily and as many as 90% of the population already has it.
t is also possible to have either HPV or HSV and have no symptoms at all, so just because your partner does not exhibit lesions or warts you cannot assume lack of viral shedding.
There is no cure for herpes, although there are medications to help control the symptoms. Genital warts can be treated, pr your body can clear them in time. Even after treatment you can still spread the virus for some time.
There are type specific tests for both of these conditions. You said you may have one or the other. Has it been diagnosed by a doctor and have you had a culture taken? If not, you cannot assume anything. Most importantly, you cannot assume that your partner has cheated on you. You should have an open and honest discussion before jumping to conclusions.
As far as spreading it to your partner. First they should be tested for HSV. Men cannot be tested for HPV without visible symptoms, but women can have tests to help rule it out. If your partner already has the same virus as you, then there is no concern of spreading it. If they do not, you can reduce the chances by taking antivirals for herpes, avoiding sex during outbreaks, and by practicing safter sex practices. There is no 100% way to avoid it other than avoiding all sexual acts.
Get those test results and that will really help you to know what is best for you both!
they are both sexually transmitted only, though intercourse does not need to occur to become infected. both of these can be spread by skin to skin contact, so just rubbing your skin against someone with the disease can give it to you. that is why condoms are not completely protective for both of these. and, he could have had either one for a long time before he met you, so you really cant accuse of cheating the way you can with gonorrhea or chlamydia
The only way is sex. Use a condom every time you have sex. And you can have herpes or Genital wart and not have any symptoms and still pass it to some one else. You will keep the virus for life so it is very important to use protection every time.
I worked for a OBGYN Doctor for 6 years