I just recently started dating this guy. We haven't kissed because he told me has has herpes simplex 1 and has had it since he was little. I'm worried I will get it by kissing. What are the odds of it happening?
There is a risk of getting HSV-1 from kissing this guy. Though there is a chance that you may have HSV-1 already even if you don't remember having cold sores/fever blisters. It would be adviseable for you to get a hsv type specific igg blood test to find out your own status as well. If you have HSV-1 then you aren't going to get the infection again.
The best precautions at this point is avoid any sexual