Can you get cold sores from a girl who has one by cunnilinigus?

Cold sores are caused by the herpes simplex virus (HSV), which can be transmitted through oral-genital contact, including cunnilinigus. So yes, it is possible to get a cold sore from a girl who has one by cunnilinigus.

Here are some additional ways you can get cold sores:

* Kissing someone who has a cold sore

* Sharing drinks or utensils with someone who has a cold sore

* Touching your eyes or mouth after touching a cold sore

* Using a towel that someone with a cold sore has used

* Getting HSV from a mother with active genital herpes during childbirth

Cold sores are usually not a serious health problem, but they can be painful and unsightly. There is no cure for HSV, but there are treatments that can help to shorten the duration and severity of cold sores.

If you think you may have contracted HSV, it is important to see a doctor to get diagnosed so that you can start appropriate treatment.