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Is it ok to have sex when genital herpes sores r active?
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No: Usually people do not have sex with active genital sores because it hurts. The virus is actively sheding during this time and it is easy to pass herpes on to others. Herpes is very contagious during this time.. If your partner already has gnetial herpes then there is no risk other than pain.
Answered 10/18/2012
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