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Just diagnosed with genital herpes, had my first outbreak. bf gets cold sores. what are the chances of giving it to him genitally? with no outbreak.
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Yes: You can pass the virus even if you are asymptomatic. You have a much higher risk if having an active outbreak. But still can occur when having no symptoms. Use protection all the time. And even using condemns doesn't protect 100%
Answered 10/29/2015
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