A member asked:

Is it 100% guaranteed to pass on hsv1 thru oral to a male with a mostly healed cold sore or is there still a chance he is safe?

4 doctors weighed in across 2 answers

Dr. Robert Trager answered

Your out: Your both taking a large risk in any type of oral sex since cold sore is not 100% healed. Think about other possible contracts-hpv-hiv.

Dr Malerman and another doctor agreed

Answered 7/4/2015

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NOTHING is 100%: I would use a dental dam or a condom during any active lesion--no matter the stage...Even if you felt a tingling and don't have the active lesion yet. Herpes is a forever gift....Never cool to have it on your penis. I'm sure he'd rather wait a week than worry about painful sores until he's dead.

Dr Levine agreed

Answered 4/7/2014

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A member asked:

Is it 100% guaranteed to pass on hsv1 thru oral to a male with a mostly healed cold sore or is there still a chance he is safe?

4 doctors weighed in across 2 answers

Dr. Robert Trager answered

Dr Malerman and another doctor agreed

Dr. Rhonda Simons answered

Dr Levine agreed

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