So i recently got my first outbreak of cold sores in my mouth, basically on my tongue and tonsils. I have never had a cold sore before i got sick with a sinus infection, ear infection and flu like symptoms. After doing some research on HSV 1 I am now very concerned about giving it to my boyfriend, i just really wanna know is it safe to kiss once the sores are no longer present or do you have to wait so many days after to be safe. Also is it safe for me to perform oral sex without a condom on him if sores cant be seen... do i need to get on medication now? I just have so many questions. I am a highly sexual person in a monogamous relationship and this just came out of no where. How do others deal with this situation?
Thank you to any willing to help with answers.