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Herpes, jeans rubbing, poor hygiene, why raw down there?

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Dr. Gregory Hines answered

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Herpes: Herpes causes painful lesions to the vagina, including the labia and within the vagina. Keep yourself as clean as you can, as it will certainly impact how you feel.

Answered 8/4/2012

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A member asked:

Herpes, jeans rubbing, poor hygiene, why raw down there?

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Dr. Gregory Hines answered

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