Question:
Just curious- guy I was dating told me he has herpes. I am afraid to have actual sex with him, but can we do other things like mutual masturbation and having sex with clothes on. If my hand touches a sore can I get it if my hand touches me somewhere?

Answer:
Herpes is spread by skin to skin contact. If your skin doesn't contact his infected skin you will not be infected.

If either of you has had coldsores or fever blisters these are a form of herpes and can be transmitted through kissing and oral sex.

There is a form of herpes called Herpes Whitlow and it is when there is an infection on the hands or other body parts (other than the mouth or genitals). It is transmitted or contracted by touching an area infected with herpes.

Answer:
Just wondering if I use my hand on his genitals when he's not having an outbreak and then I wash my hands right away, do u think that is okay? Or is there still the risk of it getting into my skin through my hand? Or vice versa, Him using his hand on me when he's not having an outbreak?