Yes, HSV can be transmitted by light kissing, sometimes even sharing of utensils or toothpaste.

Herpes is quite common and quite a number of people have it. Have you had any outbreaks yet so far? Some people are just carriers with no visible symptoms.

What you can do is to keep your immune system healthy. It usually comes out when your body is stressed and weak, changes in lifestyle, environment, diet may trigger it too. Different people different. But once its in you, you live with it forever. There are creams and supplements to keep the virus under control. For oral herpes, you can just go to any pharmacy to get cold sore cream.

Google how herpes outbreak is like and you'll find your answer. Basically it's a whole lot of blisters which will burst and take a long time to heal. With proper prevention and awareness, you can reduce the outbreak/healing time. Also read on what you should be aware off when you have an outbreak so you do not pass it to others, especially your kids in the future, i.e. no sharing of utensils, towels, toothpaste, kisses on the cheeks, etc.

The one that you bite on your lips is most likely canker sores. It's different from cold sores.

Canker sores are not contagious and very different from cold sores. Cold sores are usually on the outside of your lips. It appears as small blisters then combine to become a huge one then burst.

There is always that risk when doing the test, if you are worried, go just for another test in the future. You might have gotten it way before your recent sex activity also, you won't know. Cold sores are commonly passed down by parents when the kids are young.

Honestly, I've no idea about the STD test. It's best to check with your doctor about that.

Gynae specialist? You're a girl?

Many people live with herpes. It's a life changing event for sure, but you will be fine.

Actually you go to specialists/doctors/clinics, they will also send it to the labs to do the tests and the lab will send them the results and they will tell you the results.

If you ask me, it's all the same.

Up to you. Or do one next month and do another in November just to be sure.

Sorry, I'm not a doctor. I can't help you on this.

Best to consult a doctor ASAP.

There's no cure for Herpes.

It seems like you have both HSV 1 and 2. But have you had any symptoms so far?

It's not life threatening and it's easily kept under controlled even though easily transmitted. Now what you can do is to read up on it and educate yourself about what the virus is all about.

Some people can be asymptomatic. They carry the virus but don't show any symptoms, e.g. some people with herpes are asymptomatic.

Yes, it's still transferable even if she doesn't show any symptoms.

Herpes is very easily contracted. Skin contact and you'll get it already. Condom is not 100% effective against herpes. The person could also be asymptomatic as described above and might not even know that he/she has it in their body. Herpes is also affected by our body immune system, some people are stronger, some weaker. So unless there was an obvious outbreak in his partner and there was skin contact (or sharing of certain things like utensils, towels, toothpaste, etc), it's gonna be hard to pin point how and when did he contracted the disease.

She needs to be diagnose with anything first before seeking for treatment. Has she go for a STD test yet?

If not yet, then don't even talk about treatment. Just go for the STD test to find out what you are so worried about. Then only think about treatment and prevention.

Herpes can be transmitted via skin contact - oral herpes and genital herpes.
Since you didn't come in contact with oral or genital, I doubt you are at any great risks.

Urine test is quite simple. I'm sure pretty much every clinic offers it. If not, just go any of the test labs.

Go see a urologist if it's really bothering you.

UTI isn't exactly an STD that will show up a month later.

Just go to any clinic and tell the doctor your symptoms.

No idea but it's generally harder for guys to get UTI compared to females.

Nope. You need to request for the STD check.

Go see a dermatologist. And get a blood test with STD done.

Herpes is not curable.

Depends on your own immune system. Some people may never have an outbreak. Some may have an outbreak once and never have it again. Some may have outbreaks often. Some may get outbreaks only when their immune system are weak, e.g. a cold or fever can trigger it, hence why it's also known as "cold sores" or "fever blisters". If I'm not mistaken, it will show as early as 1 week after exposure. Not sure about when to get tested, but like you said, the results can end up being false positive or negative. If it's bothering you, you can just go get tested, HSV tests is usually an addition to the standard STD test. Just know that the results may not be 100% accurate.

Cold sores are very common, and unless you don't simply kiss people (including family members), you may already have it or have been exposed to it before in the past. Treatments for it are readily and easily available at any pharmacy. I'm sure you done your research and already know the early symptoms of an outbreak. One of the effective medicine you can get is "Virasolve", if you ever need it.

It's most contagious when there's an outbreak and when the tingling sensation can be felt, up to it completely heals. If the person you believe has HSV1 did not have an outbreak at that time you were exposed to their lips/skin, then most likely you will be fine. I personally know people who have cold sores all their life and their spouses of 20-30 over years have never had an outbreak in their life.

Quite common. More than you would know. A lot of people with HSV do not even know they have it.

HSV1 is more visible and pretty common. Can be transmitted from parent/adults to kids when they are young. Lots of parents kiss their kids, share utensils/linens. Plenty of aunties/uncles kiss their nephew/nieces when they are young too. HSV2 on the other hand, we don't really talk about it unless you are in a relationship with that person or both of you are naked in bed.

HSV tests can also have false positives, which is why it's not very commonly encouraged by doctors (if I'm not mistaken). The last I ask for a full HSV test, the doctor said something like that.

I know long term married couples (>30 years marriage) where one of the them has HSV and the other has never shown any symptoms. Some of them don't even know what HSV is. I guess it really depends on your immune system as well.

Yes, HSV is by skin contact. Condoms don't protect you from HSV.

You’ll be surprised most people don’t even know how cold sores look like and think it’s just common mouth ulcers.

I’ve live in western countries for some time, and I seldom see they have cold sores on their lips too.