You can still get herpes while wearing a condom.

If you spot a sore start thinking with your big head for a change and walk the fuck out.

but that doesn't mean you shouldn't do it. She might get mad for a while, but herpes is forever. I would probably word it something to the effect that I just don't feel comfortable, and "I hope you understand" as I was walking out the door.

I am sure everyone will agree that any self respecting provider would not go through with a session if the situation were reversed. I am equally as sure that your health is every bit as important to you as a providers health is to her.

If it feels wrong, walk.

Re: What to do when you spot a sore?

Speaking as an escort I would never even consider working with a cold sore. I don't work during my 'days of the month' either (no sponges up the kitty for me, thank you.)

Cold sores are highly contagious, embarrasing and painful. WTF is she thinking subjecting anyone to that?

Women need to save enough money to be able to take a week or two off of working instead of trying to see clients under these conditions. It's disgusting.

To answer BigPapasan's question: NO FEE AT ALL. Just leave. Shame on her. Do not reward bad behavior.

A condom is not that effective against any of the herpes family. Get checked. Do worry to much though about HSV-1 as most everyone (70% to 98%) has it. The thing is though you can't tell HSV-1 from HSV-2 and much fewer people have it and it is a bigger deal. Get checked. Next time walk out.

SO has HSV-1, since before we were married 25 years ago...  and I still do not, despite my being immune suppressed.  There was no play if there was any hint of an outbreak, period.   Outbreaks can be triggered by hormones.
Valtrex clears up outbreaks pretty quickly.  She can generally feel them before they are visible.  Provider should build up a nest egg to carry her through outbreaks...  and should keep Valtrex on hand.

There are two herpes viruses. HSV-1 and HSV-2.

HSV-1 is most common in or around the mouth. Some 80% of the population has it as it spreads simply through saliva and touch and spreads easily. Chances are you have it. It can lay dormant for years.(hell your own mother could have gave it to you) They are really common and not a health concearn. HOWEVER, HSV-1 can be spread to the genitals through mouth-to-genital contact.

HSV-2 is most commonly called genital herpes although a person CAN get HSV-2 in and around their mouth. HSV-2 in the mouth is more serious than HSV-1 of the mouth. You'll get more breakouts and larger clusters of 'blisters'.
The scary thing is both types of herpes can be spread with out without symptoms...most people don't even know they have either kind. I had a genital herpes scare last year but after a visit to the doc I learned I was allergic to the gel in my shaver which caused bumps. But while I was there(and before my visit) I researched herpes like crazy.

If she has a rather large blister and a few clustered then she probley has HSV-2 which out of both is the worse one. If you suspect ANY provider has a STD I'd avoid them like the plague. Especially if they are meeting clients when they are openly breaking out *shudder*. All it takes is skin-to-skin contact to spread. Of all the STDS herpes is the one I fear getting as it is so easy to get. It may not be life threatening but I can't imagine it's pleasent.


LONG story short, don't see her again. She's highly contagious if she is breaking out regardless if it is HSV-1 or HSV-2. That is irresponsible on her part...

Sorry to sound harsh...................

But please do not see a provider who is in an active outbreak