A woman i am interested in told me she has genital herpes. i know what happens with intercourse. i am curious about other forms of sex. can i catch it by kissing? touching her vagina with my hands? if she gives me oral sex?

Genital herpes can be contracted by having vaginal, anal, or oral sex with someone who has this disease. If you do not have herpes, you can become infected if you come in contact with the virus present in: • A herpes sore. • Saliva (if your partner has an oral herpes infection) or genital discharge (if your partner has a genital herpes infection). • The skin in the mouth area if your partner has a

In addition to the great info from Dr Javier, you should know that there are prophylactic treatment regimens with antivirals (Valacyclovir) that can be taken by yourself and by your female potential partner which can drastically reduce the incidence of transmission. Talk to your personal Dr for more information and a prescription if needed.