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It is bad to have sex with an open cut?

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Dr. Heidi Fowler answered

Specializes in Psychiatry

Not sure where the: Cut is. An open cut can be a conduit for infection and friction against it may cause pain.

Dr Altman agreed

Answered 1/4/2014

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