The short answer to your question is yes, the herpes 1 virus can be transmitted by oral and anal sex. Basically, anytime that the fluid from the blisters can transfer from person to person, the virus can be transmitted. Here's our EmpowHer page on it, which is very detailed:
And here's what genitalherpes.com says about transmission:
"Transmission is caused by close oral, anal, or genital contact, including intercourse, masturbation, kissing, or any direct skin-to-skin contact which allows for the transfer of bodily fluids."
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Anon,
The short answer to your question is yes, the herpes 1 virus can be transmitted by oral and anal sex. Basically, anytime that the fluid from the blisters can transfer from person to person, the virus can be transmitted. Here's our EmpowHer page on it, which is very detailed:
https://www.empowher.com/media/reference/genital-herpes
And here's what genitalherpes.com says about transmission:
"Transmission is caused by close oral, anal, or genital contact, including intercourse, masturbation, kissing, or any direct skin-to-skin contact which allows for the transfer of bodily fluids."
This will give you more information:
http://www.herpes.com/genitalinfo.shtml
November 23, 2009 - 9:59amThis Comment
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