If you have HSV-2, it is unlikely you will contract HSV-1. The antibodies created by having HSV-2 offer protection against HSV-1. However, the reverse is not true; someone with HSV-1 can still acquire...

If you have HSV-2 and don't currently experience any symptoms, it's still possible to contract HSV-1. Herpes Simplex Virus type 1 (HSV-1) is typically transmitted through oral contact like kissing or sharing utensils while HSV-2 spreads primarily through sexual contact. However, both strains can infect either the mouth or genitals.

Since having one strain of herpes doesn't make you immune to the other, caution should be exercised during intimate activities with partners who may carry a different strain than your own. While some people remain asymptomatic carriers of herpes for years without realizing they are infected due to lack of visible signs, it's essential to practice safe sex measures and open communication about STIs with potential partners.