Herpes 101

[Julie8605]

I need to know facts. How does one get it? What does it do? You see I... I sort of went down on a guy the other day. Totally thoughtless. We didn't have sex though-- that's as far as it went. But then word got round and a friend came to me and asked me if I swallowed. I did. Am I at risk? She seemed worried about it and told me I should get tested. Is this even likely? Can I even contract a disorder that way???? I'm kinda stressed about it and have no idea what to do. It was a stupid thing to do anyway (reguardless of the consequences I regret it) but the possibility of having it turn into something irreversibly horrible makes everything ten times worse!

HELP!!!!

[Brandye]

The swallowing part is irrelevant. If he has herpes, you MAY have contracted it. If he does not have herpes, you will not contract it. Most diseases you can contract genitally, you can contract orally. If you have reason to believe he has herpes, see a doctor; if not, do not worry.

One gets it from passing the virus from one person to another. It is most likely to be passed while there are open sores. Small postules con be present even if not seen.

I am most interested in how one "sort of" gives a blowjob. And how did "word get around?" You better examine your friendship network.

[Julie8605]

Thank you for answering my question. and... sort of... haha. Well it was my first one so I expect it was rather a sad attempt. poor guy. and the reason I regret it is because of my "friendship network" as you called it. Word gets around in small town, and it moves even faster when the guy brags to his buddy about his "accomplishments" etc. so... oh well. his loss. thanks Brandye!

[hands_off_the_goods]

Damn I'd trick him into letting you do it again and f'ing bite him! That should teach him to keep his mouth shut (sorry I get kind of vengeful when guys are that immature and hurtful)