Can I get “cold sores”, i.e Herpes Simplex 1 in the genital area?
You can, yes. It is not that common, but it is getting more frequent. Most genital infections is of the HSV-2 type. Getting HSV-1 on the genitals is obviously more likely if you have oral sex and your partner has cold sores. Once in the genitals though, HSV-1 can spread like any herpes virus and during normal intercourse.
