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A member asked:
If you get cold sores can you still give oral sex? even though a cold sore is not present and is dormant under the skin? will it do anything?
3 doctors weighed in across 2 answers
Herpes simplex: This virus can be transmitted by oral sex with or without the presence of active lesions. On the other hand, if you have been intimate with the other party previously they probably have already been infected. Discuss the options with your partner.
Answered 10/4/2016
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Herpes: First, 75% of americans have been exposed to and are infected with herpes type one. All sexually active humans should have the blood test to see if they have been or have not been exposed to the herpes viruses. If your partner has not been exposed to herpes before (which is unlikely given the statistics) then yes, of course you can transmit herpes to them through this sexual contact.
Answered 10/29/2013
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A member asked:
I didn't give enough info before. Feb 12 i had unprotected sex. Feb 27 a sore throat began that lasted 2 days, along with swollen glands. I still have swollen glands, pain in neck (mostly on left side) and have random itchy skin here and there, but no bum
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A member asked:
Can i give my girlfriend genital herpes if i get cold sores and give her oral sex, but don't have a cold sore at the time? And if i give her cold sores, and she gives me oral sex, can I get genital herpes?
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A member asked:
If i get cold sores and my partner who has a cold sore gives me oral sex, would i get genital herpes?
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