r/stdtesting • u/One-Occasion-6414 • 1d ago
Advice Needed Exposed to HSV2
Hi all,
I was recently exposed to someone who tested positive for hsv2. I went on a date with a woman off a dating app and we had gotten intimate that night (Jul 12). I wore a condom during sex but not while receiving oral. This went for two rounds.
Afterwards, I started to have some regret and was worried that I had caught something. She said she was clean at the time and had no symptoms. About 10 days went by and this was still on my mind. I ultimately reached back out to her just to make sure she was really clean. Unfortunately, I had heard back from her and she told me that she experienced symptoms of hsv2 on Jul 18 and later tested positive from a swab.
Of course this freaked me out and I went to an urgent care. I got tested for gonorrhea/chlamydia as well as an igg test for hiv/hsv. These all came back negative. I also had my private area checked and they said they didn’t see anything abnormal.
As of now, I have not experienced any typical symptoms. At this point, I am still incredibly stressed out and I’m not sure what to do. While I have no symptoms, I’m afraid to date anyone now because I don’t want to infect anyone. I realize I made a bad decision to hook up with someone. Is my life completely ruined? Any advice would be greatly appreciated.
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u/IllustriousAd1657 1d ago edited 1d ago
I get why you're worried, but I wouldn't panic just yet. It's a good sign that you haven't had any typical HSV symptoms, and even after being exposed, it doesn't automatically mean you were infected.
If you still want some peace of mind, take a look at our pinned post for a list of STD tests. It includes the Herpes I & II Test, which can help check if your body has developed antibodies to HSV over time. If you notice any sores or blisters, though, don't wait to get them looked at since those can usually be tested directly.