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Should you masterbate when you have herpes ? if i can how to be safe about it?

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Dr. Hasan Khondker answered

Specializes in Internal Medicine

Yes but..: Make sure you wash your hands completely afterwards and do not touch your eyes or mouth before doing so to prevent spread to other areas

Dr Grin agreed

Answered 2/14/2020

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