HSV2 transmission through kissing?

[tantu]

I was diagnosed with genital herpes 10 days ago due to a very painful primary episode (still dealing with this). Due to the holidays the lab results have taken longer to get back so I don't know if it is HSV1 or 2 (I suspect 2 because the partner who transmitted it to me did not ever perform oral sex on me - although I did give him oral sex). Due to testing a year ago, I know who transmitted it to me.

 

I have a lot of questions and have been doing a lot of research. One question I've not yet gotten a definitive answer on is whether it can be transmitted through passionate (oral) kissing during an active GENITAL episode. I don't have any reason to believe it is oral herpes. I am asking because I've started dating someone new, and we have a New Year's Eve date, and it could be our first kiss (but as I said, I'm in-episode right now). I would hate to transmit it to him, and we are too new for me to feel comfortable disclosing my status yet.

 

Bottom line - can I make out with my new guy on NYE if the moment seems right, or should I refrain?

[Dumfounded]

If you have genital HSV no matter the type (1 or 2) you won't spread it via kissing. The only way to spread HSV through kissing is if you have it orally. So smooch away!!!

[tantu]

Yay! Thanks!