Transmission Time for Cold Sore

[HeyNoName2014]

Hello -

I currently have a cold sore and I'm on my 5th day, it's been healing after I've taken Valtrex to speed along the process but I still have a small scab. I have my anniversary date with my boyfriend on Saturday and it will probably end with us engaging in sexual activity. If I perform oral sex on him, would I transmit the HSV-1 virus to him through my cold sore? Or will it already be passed the transmission period?  .

Thank you.

[jerry456]

Ok cool. Looks like you are in the clear then. I was just on the side of caution but if your doctor says ok you are probably fine.

[HeyNoName2014]

Thanks for the quick response Jerry! I went to the doctor and showed her my cold sore. She mentioned that because it's past the scanning stage and I've been taking Valtrex, it's no longer contagious.

[jerry456]

No, you will still have a higher probability to spread until the scab is completely gone, even a couple of days or so afterword. My advice would be to forgo kissing (I know it's hard being your anniversary and all) and oral. (Though if you do use a condom.)