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Could you tell me if my boyfriend and i are both sick with a cold, but we keep kissing, will we not heal?

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Dr. Ed Friedlander answered

Keep kissing: It's more important than getting over the cold. And truth be told, it won't affect its course one way or the other.

Answered 7/19/2020

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A member asked:

Could you tell me if my boyfriend and i are both sick with a cold, but we keep kissing, will we not heal?

A doctor has provided 1 answer

Dr. Ed Friedlander answered

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