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 does kissing give you herpes?

Herpes can spread through skin-to-skin contact or contact with saliva. It is, therefore, possible to get herpes from kissing. People can also contract oral herpes from oral sex and sharing objects that have come into contact with the saliva of someone with the infection.

How much exposure does it take to get herpes?

The average incubation period for an initial herpes infection is 4 days (range, 2 to 12) after exposure. The vesicles break and leave painful ulcers that may take two to four weeks to heal after the initial herpes infection.