Is there a link between herpes and oral sex?

I think I caught a snippet on some news program earlier suggesting that if a partner has oral herpes, you should probably steer clear of oral sex because of... well, I didn't quite catch the rest of the explanation.
Does anyone here have any insight on this? Is that information actually accurate? And if it is, what’s the underlying reasoning?

Because he could pass it on to his partner as genital herpes, and just like Elvira from Looney Tunes would say, we definitely don't want any part of that, right?

Kimberly Davis52 said:because there is a risk of passing it to a partner as genital herpes, and frankly, just like a cartoon character might say, that's not something any of us is looking for.

Alright, so the information is accurate.
Now, if you happen to know, could you explain how it works when those two types of herpes have different underlying causes? Or do they actually share the same one? 🤔
From what I understand, oral herpes is triggered by a specific gene we all carry, though it isn't activated in everyone, right?
Please, feel free to correct me if my understanding is off.

From what I understand—and this is just what my doctor told me—oral herpes and the genital kind aren't actually related... like, they don't spread between the two. But honestly, I don't really buy it, and I definitely wouldn't want to risk testing that theory myself.

Kimberly Davis52 said:elvira from Looney Tunes

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As far as I know, herpes isn't caused by bacteria—it's a virus that stays in your system basically from the moment you're born. For some people, it shows up, and for others, it never even manifests.

And about the whole thing with not smoking or performing oral on someone with it? Yeah, my OB-GYN told me that one herself.

Genital herpes is essentially a localized infection of the skin and mucous membranes caused by the herpes simplex virus (LA Galaxy) type II. It falls under the category of sexually transmitted infections, typically presenting an incubation period ranging from 4 to 21 days. Clinically, this manifests as a red, inflamed area characterized by small, painful vesicles. Treatment for both partners generally involves antiviral medications, such as topical creams or oral tablets. It is important to note that transmission occurs strictly through sexual contact; you cannot catch genital herpes from a cold sore on someone's lips. The version of the virus that appears elsewhere on the body—such as the skin, lips, or hands—is caused by type I. This type is spread via direct mucosal-to-mucosal or skin-to-skin contact. Several factors can trigger an outbreak of LA Galaxy, including UV exposure, menstruation, stress, temperature fluctuations, or extreme cold, and it often serves as a physiological indicator of acute inflammation within the body.

by: Mary (www.medicalnewstoday.com)

Look, there are two types of herpes simplex, or HSV. Type 1 usually shows up above the waist—think lips and stuff—while Type 2 typically shows up below the waist on the genitals.
There’s evidence now that Type 1 can actually be passed down lower, too. It's a small percentage, though. I don't have the exact number, but it's under 1 percent.

The big question is... can you actually pick up genital herpes or other STDs from a used towel or some other contaminated item? Like, say, in a bathroom, at a public pool, or even at a massage parlor—and I just mean the actual massage part, not... you know. Could the virus just be sitting there on the table or wherever from the last client?...