Not to say it can't occur, but it doesn't seem a realistic concern. 03/01/2018 · according to studies done by valtrex, these are the rates of transmission per year of regular sex: Further, whatever transmission chance exists is further reduced by your partner's antiviral therapy. If partners also use condoms or antiviral medication: Transmission is easier from a man to a woman.
Using condoms is very important. The reason is just the natural way female and male bodies function and interact. Specifically receiving oral, no vaginal sex. 4% per year male to female; Not to say it can't occur, but it doesn't seem a realistic concern. Transmission is easier from a man to a woman. If partners also use condoms or antiviral medication: I've only had one outbreak, as far as i know, and the only symptom that i can recall was an incredibly bad pain in my lower back, which my doctor seemed to think did not suggest herpes.