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If i think i have a vaganial infection due to heavy smelly discharge should i be having sex with my boyfriend? will he get an infection too?

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Dr. Stevan Cordas answered

Specializes in Internal Medicine

Discharge: Usually an infection. He might depending what causes the infection. Use protected sex only.

Dr Raff and another doctor agreed

Answered 2/22/2013

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