exactly love, i have herpes and when i was diagnosed i have tons of flare ups, went hollistic and herbal now i have maybe 1 flare up a year... i have my own remedy of 13 herbs and nutriets that i pair with aloe vera juice, l-lysine an amino acid and high volumes of sugar free orange juice or any vitamin c ascorbic supplement and i never pass it to partners...even if raw its simple if you know how to treat it naturally..sex doesn't end just finding chill partners that get it is tough. kisses
If he has herpes then so long as he doesn't engage in sex when he has a 'flare up' then it's okay. And just talking to him isn't putting you at risk, ffs! Men and women who are positive for the herpes virus ARE able to enjoy sex with whomever they choose to have sex with.