“Receiving oral sex from someone with genital heroes”

Thank you for your question. Although the herpes manifests only genitally, there can also be asymptomatic oral involvement. However, when not visibly active, contact contamination is minimal - but not impossible.

The short answer is yes, although not straightforward as it depends on your sexual partner (i.e., non-monogamous vs. monogamous relationship and if they perform oral sex to for example the person whom they got the genital herpes from).
Genital herpes is an STD caused by two types of virus (herpes simplex type 1 and type 2) and there has been a linkage between genital and oral herpes (them being spread through oral sex). You also can get genital herpes from a sex partner who does not have a visible sore or is unaware of the infection.

Yes, it is possible to contract genital herpes through oral sex if the person performing oral sex has genital herpes. While the risk is lower compared to vaginal or anal intercourse, it is still possible for the herpes virus to be transmitted through skin-to-skin contact, even when there are no visible sores or symptoms present. It's important to use protection, such as dental dams or condoms, and have open and honest conversations about sexual health with your partner to reduce the risk of transmission. If you have concerns about herpes or any other sexually transmitted infection, it's best to schedule an appointment with Midway Specialty Care Center for advice and testing. *Jana Eschbach* *Chief Marketing Officer* *Midway Specialty Care Center, a 501 (c)3 organization* *Phone:(772) **486-1828* www.midwaycare.org [image: image1.png]