Specifically receiving oral, no vaginal sex. Cold sores contain high concentrations of the virus and hence increase the chances of transmission significantly. If partners also use condoms and antiviral medications: If partners also use condoms or antiviral medication: 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. Transmission is easier from a man to a woman. The reason is just the natural way female and male bodies function and interact. Cold sores contain high concentrations of the virus and hence increase the chances of transmission significantly. Not to say it can't occur, but it doesn't seem a realistic concern. 4% chance transmission from female to male; If partners also use condoms and antiviral medications: 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.