Herpes Misinformation: Transferring Cold Sores During Oral Sex

Question: If I suffers from cold sores (herpes simplex 1) but not from genital herpes (herpes simplex 2), is it possible for me to pass on the virus to my partner during oral sex; even if I am cold-sore free at the time?

Answer: Unfortunately, yes, even though the chances are slim, either herpes virus