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Orally can u have hsv-2 because i thought that hsv-2 was genital.but if so how do u get hsv-2 orally? and if me and my partner have 1 will we gt 2?
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Oral sex: Oral sex can transmit either of hsv. Either of one partner should have hsv for possible transmission. If none of you have hsv 2 than , not likely to transmit hsv 2.
Answered 10/4/2016
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