HSV-1 Question

[needsomehsv1advice]

I was recently diagnosed with HSV-1, I received the test after an initial outbreak of a cold sore (accompanied by a high fever). I am negative for HSV-2. I am single . Am I ethically obligated to inform my dates that I have HSV-1 before even kissing them? Or before having sex with them? If more than 50% of the population has it, then chances are my date has it too and doesn't even know it. What is the right thing to do? A kiss is so spontaneous, a discussion about HSV1 before a kiss is obviously a mood killer. I have only had that one cold sore, no recurrences, and would obviously not kiss anybody if I had an active cold sore. What do people think?

[daisy315]

Kissing has been a demonstration of affection since time began and not only during intimacy we kiss our parents,brothers,sister,children,friends etc etc I doubt fear of a future cold sore once in a while will put an end to that for all eternity ..... reality or paranoia is individual choice.
I don't see a future where everyone grabs the cling film before giving or accepting a kiss catching on somehow.
The flip side of that is being aware that you have HSV1 Orally you must now consider the fact that you have the ability to pass it Genitally to any future partners via oral sex and take care as far as thats concerned.
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Daisy  

[slacker101]

If you are not having an outbreak, chances are you are not going to give it to anyone.. As far as what the right thing to do, well, you do what your gut tells you to do! Chances are true your date will already be infected. You are the only one who can make that call. Obviously if you are having an outbreak, refrain from any kissing or oral sex..