My girlfriend and I were both recently diagnosed with HPV2. If I'm not having an outbreak and she is, but isunaware, would having intercourse then increase the odds or frequency of me having another outbreak?
Well having sex during an OB would be uncomfortable for both of you, but yes, you should abstain from sex during obs, as it can spread.
Thank you @feelbroken. I might not have been clear enough in my question. I understand that if either of us are having an OB, it's probably not a good time for sex. My concern is that if she or I are asymptomatic at the time of intercourse, since I've read that females, in particular, might not always know that they have HSV2, are we then increasing each other's chances of another OB?
For example, last week we had sex (it had been a couple weeks since the previout time) and about 24 hours later I noticed I starting having an OB. Either that was coincidental or it was related to the recent encounter.
Actually, it is the other way around, men usually are unaware of their infection and spread it to women unknowingly.
It is fine to have sex when there are no physical sores present. I think you're asking if you're reinfecting one another and the answer is no. Some people, having sex is a trigger for obs, due to friction. It can happen for a H + person, having sex w a H - person.
Everyone is different. Use of feminine products for example for me, after 3 days of use can cause one side to come out from the friction. Everyone is different. Some have no reaction to friction from sex and some do. You guys will only find out as time goes on.
Make sure to use lots of water based lube during sex, to minimize friction, which can trigger an OB. Are you guys using condoms or nothing at all?
Make sure to soak in Epsom salt baths as soon as you present w symptoms, as that's made the difference for me in having an OB for 3 days vs a week or more.