Information and opinions on health from Concerned in NY at HealthCentral.com. HealthCentral.com is one of the top health destinations on the Web, with more than 35 condition-specific, wellness and general health Web properties. http://www.healthcentral.com/profiles/c/24250/index http://www.healthcentral.com/profiles/c/24250/rss self application/xml en-us 15 120 19 http://www.healthcentral.com/images/hc_logo_sm.gif http://www.healthcentral.com/profiles/c/24250/index http://www.healthcentral.com/genital-herpes/c/24250/29568/spreading-1 Sun, 01 Jun 2008 13:04:29 -0400 Concerned in NY Hi, I was diagnosed with HSV-1 in my anal area. Can I spread HSV-1 to my partner from regular and/or oral sex. Does the person need to come in contact with a sore/lession from the anal area or can they get from touching any part of my genital area? I am concerned and have not had sex in 5 months because I am afraid of spreading this virus   Please let me know what is what?   Thanks http://www.healthcentral.com/genital-herpes/c/24250/29568/spreading-1