Oral Sex

[whitter07]

I was just wondering what is the safest way to have oral sex if you have genital herpes. My boyfriend doesnt have it but i do. he really wants to have oral sex with me but i dont want to give it to him in his mouth im on Valtrex and havent had an outbreak for over a year so is okay to just do it or is there something that we can do
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Whitters07

[betsyb1967]

it's totally up to the two of you. You can have unprotected oral sex or you can utilize barrier protection for oral sex.

betsy
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[whitter07]

Okay thanks i know he said he wasnt too worried. But is there a good chance he will get it even though im on medication like is it better to do it when im on Valtrex or without
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[betsyb1967]

do you take valtrex every day for suppressive therapy?

betsy
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[whitter07]

Yes i take 1gram daily and i have been on it long enough that when i feel that im getting an outbreak i take it three times a day. Ever since i have been on it i havent gotten an outbreak.
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[betsyb1967]

the suppressive therapy is lowering your partner's risk significantly

betsy
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[whitter07]

Thank you that makes me feel a lot better knowing that!
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Whitters07