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My girlfriend and I have the cold sore virus. Can we give each other genital herpes during unprotected oral sex, or are we immune?

Yes, it is theoretically possible to transmit herpes during unprotected oral sex, even if both partners have the virus. However, the risk of transmitting the virus from the mouth to the genitals is very low, especially for type 1 herpes (the most common type in the case of cold sores). It is still important to be cautious and consider using protection to reduce the risk of transmission.