 [ Symptoms ] how great is the risk of spreading herpes type i through oral sex  i have been getting cold sores for most of my life my girlfriend was concerned about it spreading through oral sex so she consulted her gyno she was told to never allow me to do it to her as i am pretty much always shedding the disease i feel like this will put a major hit on the relationship so i was wondering if the risk really is that big [ Disease ] weak bones osteoporosis fractures from trivial falls blood disorders are likely to occur in future regular follow ups with physician are recommended