Frequent Cold Sores.. . But I'm a Virgin
Im 20 years old, a virgin, and yet I get frequent cold sores on the outside of my mouth. By frequent I mean that 90% of the time there is a small cold sore on my mouth, with small periods (a few days) when the cold sore disappears. Also, the cold sores are completely painless, and very small. Since I know I don't have genital herpes (For one because I am a virgin and also because I have never gotten any warts or anything), why am I getting such a severe case of oral herpes? I have heard that UV light ca cause these frequent cold sores, but I have stayed out the sun religiously since the age of 14 and wear 45 SPF sunscreen everyday. I would ideally like these cold sores to disappear.. . I think it would be uncomfortable explaining to a future boyfriend that despite my virginity I have a form of an STD. How can I get help for this? I would hate my future ability to kiss someone to be limited by stupid cold sores that I must have gotten years ago.. . Any help would be greatly appreciated!