A member asked:

Once these genital herpes heal hw lng after should i wait 2 have sex i'm so scared i don't think after this experience my vagina will ever b the same?

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Dr. Marsha Davis answered

Specializes in Internal Medicine

You can: Have sex using a vomdom( so you don't give the herpes to someone else) as soon as you feel better. You will never get rid of the herpes as long as you live so be careful and use protection and make sure your partners know you have it. You can shed the virus even thou you don't have active lesions

Answered 7/21/2014

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Living with herpes: As long as you are symptom-free, there are no visible lesions, even scabs, and you always! use barrier protection, the risk of transmitting the virus is minimal. You should seek the advice of a preventive health care doc that can inform you about ways to boost your immune function and get plenty of rest.

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Dr. Robert Killian answered

Specializes in General Practice

Herpes is Frustratin: I understand your confusion and fear. Having herpes is very frustrating. You can be sexual at any time you want to be, but your partner will have to wear a condom to protect themselves from infection. They should get a herpes test to see if they are already infected or previously infected. Herpes viral shedding happens irregardless of sores or outbreaks.

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