Dating cold sores

Dating with herpes: How to stay safe while having fun

Oral herpes poses a risk beyond cold sores. Herpes simplex virus type 1 HSV-1 —the virus mainly responsible for cold sores oral herpes —is easily passed through kissing and oral sex. If you have or are recovering from a cold sore and have such contact with a partner, they can also get a cold sore. Though less common, HSV-1 can also cause genital herpes. Telling a partner you have HSV-1 is important for their health and your own, especially if you or they have other partners. The article explains what cold sores are, the risk of transmission to a partner, and how long it takes before you are in the clear. It also offers strategies for discussing a cold sore with your partner and what to do if you get herpes through oral sex.

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The dating game provokes plenty of anxiety all on its own. But dating with cold sores on your mouth can step up the apprehension to a whole new level. Cold sore sufferers know the truth: a cold sore always pops up at the most inconvenient time. But what should you do when that tingling feeling begins the morning before a date you've really been looking forward to?

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The best way for couples to deal with herpes is to talk about it openly and make decisions together. According to one study of discordant couples where one partner had genital herpes and the other did not , there was a significant delay in transmission when the positive partner disclosed his or her infection.

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How to Handle Dating With Herpes

Skip to Content link. Back to Dealing with Cold Sores articles. You may be feeling afraid of talking to your partner about having a cold sore, or even dating someone with a cold sore. In fact, telling your boyfriend or girlfriend about cold sores is only as big a deal as you make it. Because the truth is:.

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