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Yes HSV1 can occur on the genitals.

For example; if your partner gives you oral sex while they have any signs or symptoms of a cold sore or fever blister (they are caused by oral herpes or HSV1), then they can pass HSV1 to your genitals.

HSV1 is becoming the more common cause of 'genital herpes' because some people like to preserve their virginity by having oral sex. Or they think oral sex is safer then having intercourse.

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