I’ve read conflicting answers, so please let me know the true answer! I’ve never done anything sexual with another person, but I’ve had oral herpes since childhood. Thanks!

Mom says you can get an STD when you makeout because you are sharing bodily fluids…is this true?

If you use your own saliva for lubrication when masturbating (spitting in your hand) is it possible to transmit herpes to your genitals? Even if you didn’t currently, or have never had cold sores on your mouth?

I’ve read endless FAQs about HSV-1 and HSV-2 and never found an answer.

He did not preform oral sex on me, but he did use saliva to touch me. How likely is it that I will get genital herpes? How long should I wait to be tested?

A girl told me yesterday that a girl in my class has an STD and that i shouldn’t share water with her anymore or it will get transmitted. but she didn’t say what she has. and im pretty shure its not herpes because i don’t see anything on me or the girl. i know i shouldn’t share drinks and now i might be regretting badly. so please dont tell that i shouldnt.