If your partner has cold sores and performs oral sex, or performs oral sex when you have genital herpes sores, the virus can spread. People often contract herpes this way, especially if they dont know how the virus is transmitted. You can also contract herpes through other skin-to-skin contact.

Do you tell casual partners you have herpes?

Dont tell your partner you have herpes when the two of you are in bed together about to have sex, and definitely dont be irresponsible by telling them about your herpes status after youve already had sex. Instead, choose a natural moment in conversation to quickly, clearly and casually explain your situation.