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How deep would herpes go into my butt?

Scott asked: Hypothetically, if I were on the bottom during homosexual intercourse, and my partner had herpes, and through this, I contracted herpes, how far into my butt would the herpes go? My friend thinks they’d only be on the … Continue reading

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How to avoid herpes if you’re a woman, and most of the population has “Cold sores”?

Lozfan asked: Everywhere I read or ask, people say that cold sores are extremely common and most of the population has them as adults. So…if you’re a woman recieving oral sex, doesn’t that give you a very high chance of … Continue reading

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Herpes carriers: Were you surprised when you got it?

hereforfun2007 asked: I wonder how common it is to transmit herpes (HSV2) when there is no “virus shedding.” I figured that the best way to find out is to ask people who acquired it … were you surprised? Was your … Continue reading

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Can you get herpes if you and your partner do not have herpes?

Jerry Tran asked: Soo i was just wondering if I can still get herpes even if i dont have it nor my partner. Can I still get herpes? Can you give herpes if you dont have a clean penis? I … Continue reading

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Can I cause a herpes outbreak in my partner?

Lydia Liu asked: My boyfriend and I have the same strain of genital herpes (HSV-1). If I have an outbreak and he doesn’t and we have unprotected sex, would I cause him to have an outbreak?

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How can I tell if my partner has herpes?

lynnleger11 asked: What I am wondering about is if there is anyway to know for certain if my husband my or may not have contacted herpes years ago. We are an older couple and were just recently married last year. … Continue reading

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Being sexually active with Herpes 1 (HSV 1). Is this something your partner should know about?

Will asked: I happen to have Herpes 1. When I have one-night stands and relationships, I usually don’t tell my partner(s) of the fact that I have Herpes 1 (not Herpes 2 — which is more serious). I’ve read that … Continue reading

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Can herpes be transmitted through a cut that occured by biting of the lip?

nu1289 asked: If a person bit their lip, and a cut formed, but it was not bleeding, can they transmit oral herpes to their partner?

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frustrated because i passed my partner with hsv2?

alexandra v asked: i am a female and i have been diagnosed with hsv2 about 8 months ago. My ex (that bastard) decided to generously share the joy…without informing me about anything ahead of time = / i have had … Continue reading

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Will I get genital herpes worse from a partner who has bad outbreaks?

Michael R asked: I have been diagnosed with genital herpes, but have never had any visible or difficult outbreaks that Im aware of(diagnosed 10 years ago). I am in relationship with a woman who also has genital herpes, but has … Continue reading

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