Nope. Full-on tongue action, a peck on the cheek, and every other kind of kiss in between can spread herpes. There isnt any research showing that one type of kiss is riskier than another when it comes to oral herpes risk.Nope. Full-on tongue action, a peck on the cheek, and every other kind of kiss in between can spread herpes. There isnt any research showing that one type of kiss is riskier than another when it comes to oral herpes

How common is it to get HSV-2 orally?

Can HSV-2 transmit through oral sex? Herpes simplex virus type 2 (HSV-2) is a type of herpes virus. Transmission through oral sex alone is rare, though it is possible to acquire the virus through sexual contact.

Is it easy to transmit HSV-2?

Herpes is easily spread from skin-to-skin contact with someone who has the virus. You can get it when your genitals and/or mouth touch their genitals and/or mouth — usually during oral, anal, and vaginal sex.