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Is it possible to contract hsv2 through oral sex?

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Dr. Thomas Namey answered

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Yes!: And you can have it in your mouth, just like hs-1, and transfer to the person you have oral sex with. And if you do not have it, you can acquire it easily by having oral sex with a male of female! be careful. This is a permanent acquisition.

Answered 9/28/2016

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Is it possible to contract hsv2 through oral sex?

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