Thank you for answering. We will be more cautious from now on.
than really not a real risk at all. you two can kiss when he has cold sores ( and vice versa ) but err on the side of caution and don't perform oral or kiss other body parts when a cold sore is present. you both have significant protection against contracting hsv1 on other body parts but not 100%.
I do have cold sores myself.
it's low risk but your bf should not be kissing you, performing oral on you or sucking on any body parts when he has active cold sores present!
have you ever had a cold sore yourself?
have you two talked about what precautions to take from this point forward since you know he has hsv1 orally?
http://www.ashastd.org/std-sti-works/Herpes/oral-herpes.html has terrific info for you both to better educate yourselves about hsv1 orally.
grace