Should I tell my boyfriend I get cold sores?

Communication is the key to every relationship. So you shouldn’t feel uneasy about telling somebody you are seeing that you get cold sores. Having a cold sore is nothing to whisper about. It’s really no big deal.

Should you date someone with cold sores?

In general, it’s best to wait until after the scabs and sores completely disappear before you kiss someone or engage in oral sex. This is because the herpes virus can continue shedding in the late stages of a cold sore healing, even if there’s no viral fluid present.

What happens if I give my boyfriend head with a cold sore?

If you kiss someone with a cold sore, you’re at risk of developing one yourself. And if you have sexual intercourse with a partner who has genital herpes, you can become infected as well. And yes, it’s also possible to develop genital herpes if someone with a cold sore performs oral sex on you.

Will I get a cold sore if I kiss someone with it?

Truth: You can get a cold sore by kissing. Even if you don’t see the sores, the virus can still be contagious. But you should be especially cautious about kissing someone who has active blisters, because that’s when the virus spreads most easily.

How contagious are cold sores before they appear?

Cold sores are highly contagious from the time the first symptom appears. This is usually 1–2 days before the sore becomes visible. Sores remain highly contagious until the skin completely heals. This can take up to 15 days.

Should I tell someone I have HSV-1?

Your friends, colleagues and family probably don’t need to know about it, as there’s minimal risk of them catching the virus from you through sexual contact. If you have close friends and the subject of herpes comes up in discussion, feel free to tell them about your HSV-1 or HSV-2 status if you feel comfortable.

Can my boyfriend get a cold sore from me?

Even if you’re on the mend, cold sores, which are also known as fever blisters, are highly contagious and may do more than just transmit the infection to your partner. It may increase your risk of a sexually transmitted infection (STI).