One is the sexually transmitted type that you are thinking of, and another is transmitted through casual contact. This type is the one that causes the
sores on your lips, or "cold sores". As with the sexally transmitted Herpes, there is no cure, the virus lies dormant until a stressor brings it out (probably your cold). Don't worry, the majority of the population has this type of Herpes, so it's no big deal. They sell otc lip balm that can help. Try Herpecin or Carmex.