No, herpes simplex virus type 2 (HSV-2) is typically transmitted through sexual contact involving the genitals. Kissing alone does not usually transmit HSV-2. However, oral herpes caused by HSV-1 can be spread through kissing if an active cold sore or lesion is present on one person's lips during the kiss. It's important to practice good hygiene and avoid intimate contact when a partner has visible symptoms of a cold sore to reduce the risk of transmission.