A member asked:

I have to kiss two men in a play, and i am worried about possible herpes. neither have sores at the moment, but recently my bottom lip has felt weird?

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Dr. Hunter Handsfield answered

Specializes in Infectious Disease

Very low risk: This could be a risk if you haven't had oral herpes. (If you have, you're highly resistant to a new infection with HSV1.) But the risk is very low if neither of your fellow actors has a cold sore. I would guess that without a visible outbreak, less than one kiss in 10,000 leads to herpes. "Felt weird" isn't a herpes symptom. If no visible sores on their lips, you shouldn't worry. Break a leg!

Answered 9/17/2016

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