herpes can be in your eyes, mouth, genitals, nerve roots (shingles) and so on. it doesnt always have to be the typical (whats that little sore?) signs and symptoms and can be much more severe than a little bitty cold sore after a fever. Its ever so important to wash your hands before you ever touch your face, and esp after touching *down there*. Many men simply skip the tap, or dip their fingers under running water and move on. Teach your men how to WASH their hands! Clean hands prevent the spread of many nasty things. herpes is only one of them.