For as long as I can remember I get cold sores on my lips every once in a while, usually when I am stressed or dont get enough sleep. I have been under a HUGE amount of stress lately and have had an outbreak on my mouth for about 3 weeks now...the first sore was fairly large, I went and bought Abreva and it healed fairly quickly and the other sores were practically non-exsistent (just a tingling sensation and a little red bump then went away) Most members of my Family get cold sores, mom, grandma, uncles, aunts etc....so I understand that it is common and occurs in most people. Anyway, My question is....If I have an oral outbreak of HSV1 can I spread the HSV1 from my mouth to my genitals by touching my mouth then my penis?....Sorry if this question sounds dumb, I was just wondering.