has he ever been tested to know his own status?
He can contract your hsv1 infection orally though the risk from oral sex is very low.
grace
he is hsv-(1&2)... we are long distance, but would like to try oral sex next time we see each other, i was planning to take zovirax for several days before we see each other and while i'm there.
your hsv1 genital infection only sheds less than a dozen days a year on average. odds are he isn't going to contract it.
barrier protection for oral sex would probably be the better option to be honest. buy flavored condoms , cut them open and lay them over your genital area if passing on your hsv1 genital infection through oral sex is a concern for the 2 of you.
grace