Hi

If this could be answered by one of the Doctors that would be great. I hope it is ok that I asked 3 questions upfront. No problem if I need to make a additional payment. Just let me know.  I am a male who has had HSV2 for years now and for some reason recently I have gotten really hung up on social or non-sexual transmission of the virus. From all the research I have been doing it seems to all boil down to that HSV2 does not spread through casual, household, or non-sexual contact,and basic hygiene is enough. Herpes (HSV2) can only be transmitted by direct sexual contact with the infected area, natural birth from a woman who carries the virus, and possibly sex toys. Is this correct? Assuming I am on the right track.  I still have a few questions that I was hoping you could answer that my seem kind of absurd to you but are real to me.

1). I have been very concerned about the clothing in my gentile area that sometimes brushes up against my gentiles or I touch while getting dressed or using the bath room. I am concerned about the bottom of  my shirt, belt, and crouch area of my pants would pick up the virus and it would get spread around by my hands or something that came into contact with that area of clothing. Lately I have been extra careful to try and make sure nothing comes in contact with that part of my clothing and I have been washing my hands if I touch that area. Is this a realistic concern? If no why not?

2).I read that washing your hands with soap and water kills the virus? Does it matter if it is warm or cold water and length of time?

3)  If you forget or are unable to wash your hands after using the bathroom ie. Camping or in the outdoors. Does it matter as far as spreading the virus or being contagious? If no why not?

Thank You