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Partner ate shrimp last night and i am allergic to shrimp and shellfish. how long do we have to wait before we kiss or have sex?

Q: partner ate shrimp last night and i am allergic to shrimp and shellfish. how long do we have to wait before we kiss or have sex?

: Your risk here seems vanishingly small and you should be completely safe by now. If your allergic reactions is severe (extreme swelling, severe rashes, difficulty breathing) then waiting 24 hours would be (arguably) reasonable.

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Your risk here seems vanishingly small and you should be completely safe by now. If your allergic reactions is severe (extreme swelling, severe rashes, difficulty breathing) then waiting 24 hours would be (arguably) reasonable.

Dr Kuitems agreed

Answered 3/18/2023

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A member asked:

Partner ate shrimp last night and i am allergic to shrimp and shellfish. how long do we have to wait before we kiss or have sex?

A doctor has provided 1 answer

Dr. Timothy Brown answered

Dr Kuitems agreed

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