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My long distance boyfriend has a cold sore and i'm seeing him this weekend- can i kiss his face and can he kiss my face? like cheek/forehead not mouth
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It depends...: Is the diagnosis certain? Facial herpes can occur, but less common than oral (lips, etc), and it is unusual to have outbreaks in two area, i.e. both cheek and forehead. If he has it and you do not, best to avoid kissing and other direct contact, e.g. no oral sex on you. You could have a blood test. If already positive for HSV1 (as are half of all people), you're immune, can't catch it again.
Answered 1/6/2016
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