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A member asked:
Can a woman with herpes 2 have sex without comdoms?
6 doctors weighed in across 3 answers
The woman may: pass on herpes simplex virus during sex whether she has herpetic lesions or not. If would be safest for her to have condoms but also to take antiviral medication.
Answered 8/10/2014
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No: Herpes is contagious, even when you don't have visible lesions, so a women who has herpes should always use condoms.
Answered 8/12/2014
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Sometimes yes: I agree with previous replies, but I think they assumed new partnerships. Sometimes condoms and other prevention measures aren't needed. If your partner already has HSV2, s/he won't get it again. In a committed relationship with someone willing to take the risk, maybe when hoping to conceive. Also performing oral sex (assuming you don't have oral HSV2). Mutual masturbation. Discuss with partner!
Answered 11/29/2014
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