HSV-1 and HSV-2 ?

Most people have HSV-1, whether they want to believe it or not. HSV-1 is not really that serious. However, people don't realize that a lot of times when they get those big nasty cold sores outside of their mouths, that is HSV-2. If you have an open sore on your mouth and you give to someone, there is a good chance you will give them genital HSV-2. It is very rare to get HSV-1 in the genital area, but possible.