Cold sores?
Day 31
by Vincent
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Anyone else get cold sores? I recently found out I have HSV-1 antibodies.. Just curious if/how/when you bring this up new people you're dating. It's something that's been hanging over me for a little while.. every girl so far I've brought it up to has made it seem like it's not a big deal. Interestingly, no girls have ever brought up this topic up to me..
Because almost 50% of America and 64% of the entire world has it. It is herpes, but it’s not genital herpes. Now I wouldn’t perform oral sex or kiss while you have a cold sore outbreak, because then you will spread it and can give someone genital herpes from HSV-1 even though genital herpes is considered HSV-2. But you have nothing to worry about if there is not an active outbreak (e.g. cold sore). In conclusion, it is VERY COMMON. And to be safe, communicate to your partner that you have a cold sore if that’s what they are. Wait it out, then have fun. Don’t worry about it man. Good luck