Herpes simplex I & II

[iguanasdefuego.livejournal.com]

Hi guys, quick question about my favorite topic and yours, Herpes.
So I obviously have simplex I because I get cold sores once in a blue moon. I had one a while ago and my boyfriend was very uncomfortable with the idea of getting it from me. I know I can transmit it to him by kissing and by oral sex, but would he get the sores on his genitals? Some people have said it travels to where people most often get them, but if you can get them in your nose and stuff...can't you get simplex I sores on your genitals? Or is that strictly limited to simplex II? I'm so very perplexed. Thanks gals (and guys)!

Comments

[hardtogetover.livejournal.com]

Yes, you can give it to him genitally through oral sex. Even if you don't have a visible sore, you could still be shedding and pass it on. The only way he can avoid getting it genitally is by using a condom during oral or if he already has hsv1 elsewhere. (You can only get each type in one place otherwise people with it would have it everywhere).