Herpes can be transmitted through kissing, especially if one person has oral herpes (HSV-1). The virus spreads through direct contact with saliva or skin when there is an active cold sore or even when there are no visible sores due to asymptomatic shedding. Deep or prolonged kissing increases the risk, but a simple peck can still transmit the virus if the virus is active. Once infected, herpes stays in the body for life, though many people never show symptoms or only get occasional cold sores. #
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Herpes can be transmitted through kissing, especially if one person has oral herpes (HSV-1). The virus spreads through direct contact with saliva or skin when there is an active cold sore or even when there are no visible sores due to asymptomatic shedding. Deep or prolonged kissing increases the risk, but a simple peck can still transmit the virus if the virus is active. Once infected, herpes stays in the body for life, though many people never show symptoms or only get occasional cold sores. #
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