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Is it possible to infect yourself with genital herpes by masturbating with your own saliva?

5 doctors weighed in across 2 answers

I don't thing so: Genital herpes is just that. On the genitals. If you are referring to fever blisters of the lips, then you could spread that to your genital area. There is a difference in the virus of herpes labialis and herpes genitalis. If concerned, see your pcp. Cultures can be taken and virus typed.

Answered 1/27/2012

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Dr. George Klauber answered

Specializes in Pediatric Urology

Possibly: If you have ioral herpes or cutaneous herpes on your fingers.

Answered 10/3/2016

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